Senior CE&I Leader for SC Transportation Projects

Mead & Hunt, Inc.; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt is seeking a Senior CE&I leader to grow our transportation construction practice in South Carolina. Based in Lexington, SC, you will oversee construction engineering and inspection for SCDOT projects, lead inspection teams, and coordinate with contractors and agency partners on projects across the state.

You will also support pursuits and proposals, helping position teams and technical approaches for upcoming transportation work while driving regional growth and maintaining high

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field from an accredited four-year college or university plus at least eight years of relevant experience, or equivalent.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• Experience leading or managing DOT transportation construction projects.
• Experience overseeing contractors, inspection teams, subconsultants, project documentation, materials compliance, and construction administration.
• Strong knowledge of roadway, bridge, interchange, interstate widening, or related transportation construction projects.
• Ability to work from South Carolina project locations as needed.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for project and pursuit needs.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior CE&I project leader for SCDOT roadway, bridge, interchange, widening, interstate, or related transportation construction projects.
• Lead the project management structure coordinating inspectors, field staff, office engineers, document control support, subconsultants, and other project team members.
• Act as a trusted point of contact with SCDOT, contractors, teaming partners, and Mead & Hunt leadership.
• Oversee all aspects of construction project management including construction administration, field inspection, materials documentation, pay quantities, daily reports, project records, change orders, and closeout documentation.
• Monitor contractor work for compliance with plans, specifications, quality, schedule, traffic control, environmental commitments, and safety.
• Help resolve field issues, contractor questions, documentation gaps, quality concerns, and project delivery risks.
• Support pursuit strategy, proposal development, technical approach, and keyperson positioning for future South Carolina transportation opportunities.
• Drive business growth by identifying opportunities and building relationships that strengthen Mead & Hunt’s presence in the region.

Skills

Project leadership

Team leadership

Contractor coordination

Documentation oversight

Materials compliance

Construction administration

Budget management

Stakeholder management

DOT experience

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Professional Engineer license

SCDOT inspector certifications

Eight years relevant experience (or equivalent)

Tools

AASHTOWare

ProjectWise

SCDOT forms/documentation

Job description

Mead & Hunt is seeking a Senior CE&I leader to grow our transportation construction practice in South Carolina. Based in Lexington, SC, you will oversee construction engineering and inspection for SCDOT projects, lead inspection teams, and coordinate with contractors and agency partners on projects across the state.

You will also support pursuits and proposals, helping position teams and technical approaches for upcoming transportation work while driving regional growth and maintaining high