Senior CEI Project Manager

CDM Smith; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Roadway and Bridge Transportation Engineer to join their dynamic team in Houston. This role involves leading construction inspection activities, managing client relationships, and overseeing project execution for critical infrastructure projects. You will have the opportunity to mentor junior staff and contribute to strategic development initiatives. The company values innovation and sustainability, making this a perfect opportunity for professionals passionate about making a positive impact in the transportation sector. Join a forward-thinking organization that prioritizes career growth and community engagement while tackling complex engineering challenges.

Qualifications

• 15 years of related experience in transportation construction.
• Texas PE license required for this role.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction inspection activities on transportation projects.
• Maintain client and contractor relationships to ensure project success.
• Supervise field inspection staff and mentor junior employees.

Skills

Construction Inspection

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Mentoring

Strategic Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering (PE) License

Tools

TxDOT Site Manager

Job description

40566BR

Requisition ID: 40566BR

Business Unit: TSU

Job Description:

We are currently accepting resumes for future project work. Qualified candidates will be contacted once next steps have been identified.

Our Transportation Construction, Engineering and Inspection group assists in all levels of federal, public, private, and international organizations by offering construction services for transportation systems that reflect community needs. Our value-added program management, best-in-class design-build expertise, and unparalleled sustainability and economic solutions, build partnerships and create solutions for current and future environmental and infrastructure challenges.

CDM Smith's CEI team in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Roadway and Bridge Transportation Engineer that will:

1. Lead and supervise construction inspection activities at various transportation infrastructure construction projects such as roadway, bridge, drainage, erosion & control, and maintenance and traffic field site locations.
2. Maintain relationships with clients and contractors to ensure construction activities are on schedule and meeting contract requirements.
3. Estimate manpower needs, schedule, and assign work to meet completion date deadlines set by client.
4. Supervise the work of field inspection staff.
5. Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct large and important construction projects, or a construction project of major scope and complexity.
6. Participate in new business development and maintain existing client relationships.
7. Act as a mentor for junior level employees.
8. Assist in developing and implementing new strategies to enhance our CEI capabilities.
9. Keep abreast of new methods and developments affecting CDM Smith and recommend changes to current programs or implement new programs warranted by new developments.

Job Title: Senior CEI Project Manager

Group: CEI

Employment Type: Regular

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Civil, transportation, or Structural Engineering or related discipline. Professional engineering (PE) license. 15 years of related experience. Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands. Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 20 years of transportation construction experience
• Working knowledge of TxDOT Site Manager
• TxDOT Precertification requirements: 11.1.1 (Roadway Constr. Mgmt.), 11.2.1 (Bridge Constr. Mgmt.)
• Preferred Previous Experience- TxDOT Area Engineer, Assist. AE, Director of Construction (DOC), Assist. DOC, or similar

Texas PE is required

Travel is required up to 25%

EEO Statement:

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Job Site Location: Texas - Houston

Seeking candidates for a potential future opportunity!:

We are looking for qualified candidates for this position in anticipation of future project opportunities. Please note this is an “Evergreen” position which will be used to build our candidate pool but is not a role that is open at this time. If you are interested in being considered for this position should this position become available, we encourage you to apply to be part of our talent community. By having your information on file, we can reach out to you when this or a similar role officially opens.