CEI Manager

Responsibilities

• Strategize, grow, and implement WRA’s CEI practice in Northeastern Florida from the Jacksonville office
• Develop and advance existing teaming partner and client relationships with FDOT and local governments
• Support business development efforts and lead teams in pursuing new CEI opportunities
• Prepare technical proposals, Letters of Response, CEI scopes, and budgets for submission and negotiation
• Oversee the hiring, training, mentoring, and retention 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 (CM) experience
• Extensive knowledge of roadway and bridge construction management in Florida
• Proven experience in business development, client services, and proposal writing
• Demonstrated experience managing personnel and building technical teams
• Strong oral and technical writing skills for client interviews and construction progress reports
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Teams, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Ability to manage multiple projects, scopes, and fee estimates simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

About the Company

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP (WRA) is a "People Focused and Project Driven" consulting engineering firm. With over 110 years of experience, WRA is a recognized leader in providing CEI services, employing over 1,000 professionals dedicated to building the multi-modal infrastructure that transforms future mobility and safety.