Senior CEI Lead – Road & Bridge Projects (Hybrid)

Technical Hires Group; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Paid Time Off

Professional development programs

Job summary

A leading engineering firm seeks a Construction Engineering Inspector to lead and oversee complex infrastructure projects across South Carolina. The successful candidate will manage construction activities, supervise inspection teams, and coordinate with contractors and clients. The position requires a Bachelor's in Civil Engineering, a PE license, and over 10 years of relevant experience. The company offers a competitive salary of $190,000 - $230,000, hybrid work flexibility, and professional development programs.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering projects.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Ability to supervise field inspection staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee construction management and inspection services.
• Coordinate with various stakeholders to ensure project success.
• Support business development efforts and proposal development.

Skills

Construction management

Inspection services

Technical guidance

Client engagement

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Licensed PE

Job description

Lead CEI delivery for roadway, bridge, and transit construction projects across South Carolina’s Lowcountry, supporting SCDOT and regional public-sector agencies and working closely with contractors and inspection teams to ensure safe, compliant, and high-quality project execution from mobilisation through completion.

The job:

• Lead and oversee construction management and inspection services for roadway, bridge, transit, drainage, utilities, erosion control, and maintenance of traffic projects.
• Supervise field inspection staff, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and performance oversight.
• Coordinate with clients, contractors, and stakeholders to maintain project progress and resolve construction issues.
• Support business development efforts, including client engagement, RFQs/RFPs, and proposal development.
• Plan and direct large, complex construction projects or multiple concurrent CEI assignments

Benefits

• Compensation: $190,000 - $230,000
• Work Environment: Hybrid flexibility.
• 401(k) with employer match and professionally managed investment funds.
• Paid Time Off, holiday schedule, and wellness days.
• Development programmes including a strong professional development to Group Director, and award winning mentorship program.

What they need?

• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed PE.
• 10+ years of experience.
• Valid Drivers License.

The company:

A long-established privately owned engineering firm recognised for delivering complex infrastructure solutions across the water, environmental, transportation, and facilities markets. With a strong international footprint and a reputation for technical excellence, the company partners with public- and private-sector clients on high-impact programs, supported by multidisciplinary teams and rigorous quality standards.

Hires Group is an equal opportunity staffing agency and does not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.

Who are We?

Hires Group (formerly Technical Hires) was founded in 2023 by the former CEO and COO of a multi-million-dollar staffing firm to partner with U.S. civil engineering firms to help engineers navigate their options – built on a people-before-profit ethos. Learn more about Hires Group here: About us | Hires Group