CEI Manager

Responsibilities

• Strategize, grow, and implement WRA’s CEI practice in Central Florida from the Tampa office
• Develop and advance existing teaming partner and client relationships
• Support business development efforts to pursue CEI opportunities with FDOT and local governments
• Lead teams in pursuing potential work, including preparing Letters of Response and RFPs
• Prepare CEI scopes, budgets, and fee estimates for submission and negotiation
• Oversee the hiring, managing, training, and retaining of CEI staff
• Manage contracts and perform technical assignments on Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build projects
• Ensure high quality of work, client satisfaction, and accurate invoice review

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of FDOT Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) or Construction Management experience
• Extensive knowledge of roadway and bridge construction management in Florida
• Demonstrated experience with both Design-Build and Design-Bid-Build project types
• Proven track record in business development, client services, and proposal writing
• Strong personnel management skills, including mentoring and team building
• Excellent oral and technical writing skills for client interviews and construction reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications

• 4-year BS degree in a relevant discipline
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certificate
• Experience as a Senior Project Engineer or Project Administrator on FDOT projects
• Experience with CPM scheduling (Primavera P6 or MS Project) and PSP certification
• Experience with project controls, including claims analysis and constructability reviews
• Experience with utility projects (public, IT/fiber, or private dry utilities)

Benefits

• Competitive salary and flexible work schedule options
• Healthcare benefits and flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid holidays and leave accrual
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Parental and maternity leave benefits
• Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is a "People Focused and Project Driven" consulting engineering firm. With over 110 years of history, WRA is a recognized leader in providing CEI services and is dedicated to promoting employee career growth through challenging roles and innovative infrastructure solutions.