Lead Transportation Construction Engineering & Inspection

DLZ Corporation; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA / HSA accounts

401(k) options

Parental leave

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

DLZ Corporation is seeking a Manager of Construction Engineering and Inspection (Transportation) in Michigan. This role leads CEI services, guides project teams, and drives business development across multiple transportation projects within the DLZ Michigan group.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of CEI experience, a PE license, and strong communication skills to coordinate with clients and staff. This role requires independence, leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 15+ years of construction engineering experience in transportation systems are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction engineering and inspection services for DLZ’s Michigan operations.
• Perform transportation project CEI assignments with professional judgment and independence.
• Manage inspection and testing personnel across multiple projects with QA/QC oversight.
• Lead in business development and proposal preparation.
• Assist in developing proposals, change orders, budgets, contract management, and reports.
• Review procedures and coordinate new activities, startup, and constructability reviews.
• Provide technical support for construction services operations and reporting of test results.

Skills

PE certification

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent worker

MDOT/LAP practices knowledge

Team collaboration

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

DLZ Corporation is seeking a Manager of Construction Engineering and Inspection (Transportation) in Michigan. This role leads CEI services, guides project teams, and drives business development across multiple transportation projects within the DLZ Michigan group.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of CEI experience, a PE license, and strong communication skills to coordinate with clients and staff. This role requires independence, leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and reports.