Indiana CEI Manager — Lead Field Ops & Projects

Volkert Inc.; Crown Point (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical, Dental, & Vision

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Retirement Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Manager to support the Midwest Region in Indiana. The role focuses on managing field operations, mentoring inspectors, and coordinating with INDOT, LPA, and other stakeholders.

You will review documents, oversee materials testing, and ensure safety and quality control across concurrent construction activities while maintaining thorough project records and closeout documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field with 5+ years of construction inspection experience.
• Experience managing INDOT and/or federal-aid LPA projects.
• INDOT Certified Technician qualifications (or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire).
• Proficiency with INDOT construction records software.
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (or ability to obtain).
• Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR)

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with INDOT Standard Specifications, plans, special provisions, and contract documents.
• Lead, schedule, and mentor a team of inspectors and technicians, delegating assignments across concurrent construction activities.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the prime contractor, the owner (INDOT or LPA), designers, utilities, and stakeholders, including running progress meetings, issuing minutes, and handling project correspondence.
• Review and interpret construction documents, shop drawings, and material submittals, and track the contractor's schedule.
• Oversee materials acceptance and testing in accordance with the INDOT Frequency Manual, and verify the contractor's quality control procedures.
• Maintain accurate records of quantities, daily reports, change orders, and pay estimates using INDOT's construction management software.
• Prepare and submit a complete, accurate Final Construction Record for closeout and audit.
• Monitor work zone safety, maintenance of traffic, environmental commitments, and erosion control (Rule 5 / SWPPP) compliance.
• Identify and help resolve field issues, claims, and design conflicts in coordination with the engineer of record.

Skills

Leadership

Team mentoring

Communication

Field operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field

Equivalent combination of education and 8-10+ years of experience

Tools

INDOT construction records software

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Manager to support the Midwest Region in Indiana. The role focuses on managing field operations, mentoring inspectors, and coordinating with INDOT, LPA, and other stakeholders.

You will review documents, oversee materials testing, and ensure safety and quality control across concurrent construction activities while maintaining thorough project records and closeout documentation.