TDOT CEI Project Lead - Construction Oversight

Mannik Smith Group; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 115,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent compensation package

Flexible work schedule

Hybrid work schedule

401(k) Plan and Match

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life insurance

Short and Long-term Disability

Parental Leave

EAP

HSA/FSAs

Job summary

HMB Professional Engineers seeks a CEI Project Manager with extensive TDOT project experience in Nashville, TN. You will oversee all CEI aspects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and serve as the main client contact with TDOT and contractors.

The role requires a Civil Engineering-related degree and 10+ years of CEI leadership, with strong TDOT knowledge, safety compliance, and excellent communication. Travel to field sites will be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 10+ years of CEI experience, including TDOT projects.
• Experience managing CEI projects and leading multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge of TDOT standards, specifications, and procedures.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel and visit job sites as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage all CEI project aspects per TDOT and municipal requirements, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Serve as primary client contact including TDOT personnel, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Supervise and mentor project admins, senior inspectors, and field staff.
• Provide leadership and oversight to CEI teams across multiple projects.
• Review construction documents, pay estimates, and change orders.
• Ensure compliance with quality, safety, and regulatory guidelines.
• Monitor progress, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate field activities, testing, and project closeout.
• Manage schedules, budgets, and resources; lead project meetings.
• Support business development and client relationship management.
• Ensure training and performance development of assigned staff.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Project management

TDOT standards knowledge

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee

Tools

Aggregate Certification

Concrete Certification

Hot Mix Asphalt Certification (Plant)

Hot Mix Asphalt Certification (Roadway)

Nuclear Radiation Safety

Stormwater Certification

Job description

HMB Professional Engineers seeks a CEI Project Manager with extensive TDOT project experience in Nashville, TN. You will oversee all CEI aspects, lead multidisciplinary teams, and serve as the main client contact with TDOT and contractors.

The role requires a Civil Engineering-related degree and 10+ years of CEI leadership, with strong TDOT knowledge, safety compliance, and excellent communication. Travel to field sites will be required.