Senior CEI Inspection & Growth Leader

GAI Consultants, Inc.; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Growth opportunities

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Inspection Manager for the Panama City/Tallahassee area, with remote/hybrid flexibility in Florida. You will help build the CEI business, strengthen client relationships, and lead teams delivering transportation and infrastructure projects.

You will supervise contracts, estimates, and staff, ensuring FDOT compliance and on-time delivery, while growing the regional presence of this storied firm.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of CEI experience, including 5+ on FDOT road or bridge projects.
• PE license in Florida is required or actively pursued.
• Proven business development and proposal success.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a team that wins CEI contracts with FDOT, counties, and cities.
• Build client relationships and lead proposals.
• Manage CEI teams on contract administration, estimates, EEO compliance, and changes.
• Lead and mentor Project Administrators, Inspectors, and Contract Support Specialists.
• Keep projects on schedule, on budget, and FDOT compliant.

Skills

CEI experience

Communication skills

Proposal development

Project leadership

Education

Civil engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) licensed in Florida

Tools

CTQP Final Estimates Level II

CTQP Quality Control Manager

FDOT MOT

Job description

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Inspection Manager for the Panama City/Tallahassee area, with remote/hybrid flexibility in Florida. You will help build the CEI business, strengthen client relationships, and lead teams delivering transportation and infrastructure projects.

You will supervise contracts, estimates, and staff, ensuring FDOT compliance and on-time delivery, while growing the regional presence of this storied firm.