Senior CEI Lead - Transportation Infrastructure

LVI Associates; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a CEI Lead to oversee construction engineering and inspection services for transportation projects in New York. You will be the primary contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and compliance with agency standards.

Responsibilities include leading CEI teams, supervising inspectors and subconsultants, reviewing documentation, and coordinating with design teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• PE license preferred.
• 10+ years of CEI, construction management, or transportation infrastructure experience.
• Experience leading construction inspection teams on DOT, bridge, roadway, or transit projects.
• Strong understanding of contract administration, quality assurance, and construction practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and client management skills.
• Familiarity with state and local transportation agencies such as NYSDOT, NJDOT, PennDOT, or similar agencies preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead CEI teams on highway, bridge, transit, and infrastructure projects.
• Oversee daily construction inspection activities and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and safety requirements.
• Manage Resident Engineers, inspectors, and subconsultants.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, contractors, and design teams.
• Review change orders, pay estimates, schedules, RFIs, and construction documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, staffing, schedules, and overall performance.
• Ensure quality control and adherence to DOT and agency requirements.
• Support client development, proposals, and CEI practice growth initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Client Management

Staff Management

Contract Administration

Quality Assurance

Construction Inspection

DOT Knowledge

Budget & Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Civil Engineering / Construction Management or related)

Job description

LVI Associates is seeking a CEI Lead to oversee construction engineering and inspection services for transportation projects in New York. You will be the primary contact for clients, contractors, and stakeholders, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and compliance with agency standards.

Responsibilities include leading CEI teams, supervising inspectors and subconsultants, reviewing documentation, and coordinating with design teams.