Transportation Construction Manager

DLZ Corporation; Dearborn, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA / HSA accounts

401(k) options

Parental leave

Life & AD&D insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Job summary

DLZ Corporation is seeking a Manager of Construction Engineering and Inspection (Transportation) in Michigan. This role leads CEI services, guides project teams, and drives business development across multiple transportation projects within the DLZ Michigan group.

Ideal candidates have 15+ years of CEI experience, a PE license, and strong communication skills to coordinate with clients and staff. This role requires independence, leadership, and the ability to manage budgets and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required.
• 15+ years of construction engineering experience in transportation systems are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction engineering and inspection services for DLZ’s Michigan operations.
• Perform transportation project CEI assignments with professional judgment and independence.
• Manage inspection and testing personnel across multiple projects with QA/QC oversight.
• Lead in business development and proposal preparation.
• Assist in developing proposals, change orders, budgets, contract management, and reports.
• Review procedures and coordinate new activities, startup, and constructability reviews.
• Provide technical support for construction services operations and reporting of test results.

Skills

PE certification

Leadership

Communication skills

Independent worker

MDOT/LAP practices knowledge

Team collaboration

Valid driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering

Job description

Shape the Future with DLZ!

At DLZ Corporation, we don’t just design infrastructure—we create solutions that improve communities and empower careers. As a nationally recognized, award-winning multidisciplinary firm, we deliver engineering and architectural design services, construction management, surveying, right-of-way acquisition, and materials testing across the Midwest.

Join a team where innovation meets collaboration, and your expertise drives meaningful impact.

DLZ Corporation has a Manager of Construction Engineering and Inspection – Transportation opportunity to develop a group and grow into a leadership role in Michigan.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as a leader for construction engineering and inspection services in DLZ’s Michigan operations.


• Perform construction engineering assignments on transportation projects requiring application of specialized technical expertise performed independent of other personnel and exercise professional judgment in autonomous decisions.


• Responsible for projects and have leadership responsibility for less experienced staff.


• Manage the inspection and testing personnel on multiple projects including QA/QC testing. Coordinate and schedule activities in the field.


• Lead in business development and proposal preparation.


• Assist in developing proposals, change orders, budgets, contract management, report review and distribution.


• Review new procedures and coordinate new activity startup as required.


• Constructability reviews on Transportation Projects.


• Provide technical support for construction services operations.


• Determine specified testing and inspection requirements from plans and specifications as needed.


• Oversee reporting of results to designated on-site client representative


• Oversee maintenance of records of test results and daily reports.


• Recognize unusual test results or site conditions, report these in a timely manner. Offer constructive suggestions for possible corrections.


• Perform all work in a safe and responsible manner, in accordance with the Health and Safety Plan.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering


• Professional Engineer (PE) required


• 15 or more years of construction engineering experience in Transportation systems and programs required


• Experienced with MDOT and LAP’s - Plans/Specifications/Practices


• Ability to be prequalified as Construction Engineer for Roadway and Bridges by MDOT


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential


• Must have the ability to work independently or as part of a team


• Valid driver's license and willing to use personal vehicle for job related work, as needed.

Investing in Your Future:

We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and career growth:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance


• Flexible spending accounts & health savings account


• 401(k) options (Traditional and Roth)


• Paid parental leave


• Life & AD&D insurance


• Short- and long-term disability


• Wellness program with reimbursement benefits

Our Commitment to Inclusion

At DLZ, diversity isn’t just a policy—it’s a priority. We foster an environment where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to contribute their unique perspective. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, in full compliance with all applicable laws. #LI-DM1 #ZR