Lead CEI Construction Manager, Transportation Projects

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking a CEI project professional to assist with planning, administration, and construction management of CEI projects.

The role is mainly office-based with multiple site visits weekly and requires coordinating with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The position emphasizes collaboration within a CEI team, supporting project schedules, documentation, and QA/QC, and travel to project sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, construction management, or a related engineering field from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or eligibility to pursue licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with project and construction management for CEI projects while supporting the Project Manager.
• Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships.
• Coordinate with clients, agencies, utility owners, contractors, property owners, engineers of record, and other project stakeholders.
• Prepare for, facilitate, and document construction progress meetings, including tracking decisions and action items.
• Identify and help resolve constructability and field issues by coordinating with stakeholders and verifying design intent.
• Review and process RFIs, submittals, change orders, contractor correspondence, pay applications, cost analyses, quantity calculations, and contract time evaluations.
• Assist with review of CPM schedules and schedule updates to evaluate progress and milestones.
• Maintain accurate project documentation, records, certifications, testing reports, and other contract-required documentation.
• Manage project QA/QC and support compliance with contract plans, specifications, permits, and client requirements.
• Coordinate with survey crews to support earthwork quantity calculations, field measurements, and as-built documentation.
• Perform site visits to monitor progress, verify field conditions, support inspection staff, and resolve project issues.
• Provide technical guidance and leadership to inspectors and project team members.
• Delegate tasks, communicate project status and risks, and support successful project delivery.
• Support proposal development, scope and fee preparation, client coordination, and business development initiatives.
• Lead and develop staff through performance management, coaching, mentoring, and regular feedback.
• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, public safety, teamwork, and support for field staff and project teams.

Job description

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson, Inc. is seeking a CEI project professional to assist with planning, administration, and construction management of CEI projects.

The role is mainly office-based with multiple site visits weekly and requires coordinating with clients, agencies, and stakeholders to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery. The position emphasizes collaboration within a CEI team, supporting project schedules, documentation, and QA/QC, and travel to project sites as needed.