Senior CEI Manager — INDOT Projects (Midwest)

Volkert Inc.; Noblesville (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Wellness incentives

Student Debt Match

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Manager to support the Midwest Region in Indiana. The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree with 5+ years of construction inspection experience and INDOT project familiarity.

You will manage field operations, mentor inspectors, liaise with stakeholders, review drawings and submittals, and ensure quality control and safety compliance on highway projects in Indiana.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of construction inspection experience or 8–10+ years with equivalent education
• Experience managing INDOT and/or federal-aid LPA projects
• INDOT Certified Technician qualifications (or ability to obtain within 12 months)
• Proficiency with INDOT construction records software
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification (or ability to obtain)
• Valid driver's license and a satisfactory MVR

Responsibilities

• Manage daily field operations on assigned projects, ensuring compliance with INDOT specs and contract documents
• Lead, schedule, and mentor a team of inspectors and technicians
• Serve as liaison between prime contractor, owner, designers, utilities, and stakeholders; run progress meetings
• Review construction documents, shop drawings, and submittals; track schedule
• Oversee materials acceptance and testing per INDOT Frequency Manual
• Maintain records of quantities, daily reports, change orders, and pay estimates
• Prepare and submit Final Construction Record for closeout and audit
• Monitor work zone safety and erosion control compliance
• Identify and resolve field issues in coordination with the engineer of record

Skills

Construction inspection

Leadership & mentoring

Stakeholder liaison

Regulatory compliance

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Construction Management

Tools

INDOT construction software

Job description

Volkert Inc. is seeking an experienced CEI Manager to support the Midwest Region in Indiana. The role requires a Civil Engineering or Construction Management degree with 5+ years of construction inspection experience and INDOT project familiarity.

You will manage field operations, mentor inspectors, liaise with stakeholders, review drawings and submittals, and ensure quality control and safety compliance on highway projects in Indiana.