Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Manager

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Pay: $75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Note: This position requires employees to be on-site five days a week in the Charlotte, NC office and surrounding project sites.

Note: The qualified candidate for this position must have at least 5 years of construction engineering inspection experience, supervisory or project management experience, and a valid Class C drivers license.

About Our Client
Our client is a highly respected engineering firm with decades of combined expertise in transportation planning, roadway and bridge design, site layout, structural engineering, and geographic information systems. With offices in Raleigh and Charlotte, NC, they are consistently recognized as a top firm in the Southeast and pride themselves on delivering quality engineering services with a hands-on approach.

Job Description

• Oversee daily activities of construction engineering inspectors across multiple roadway and bridge projects
• Manage project schedules, assignments, and staff workloads to ensure quality and timely completion
• Review and approve inspection reports, testing data, and field documentation
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project engineers
• Ensure compliance with NCDOT standards, project specifications, and safety requirements
• Provide mentorship, training, and performance evaluations for inspectors and junior staff
• Conduct field visits to monitor quality, resolve issues, and support staff as needed
• Coordinate material sampling, testing requirements, and traffic control oversight
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports for project managers and stakeholders

Qualifications

• Associates or Bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, or related field (or equivalent training/experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of construction engineering inspection experience, with at least 12 years in a supervisory or management role
• Strong knowledge of NCDOT specifications, roadway construction, and inspection processes
• Proficiency in record keeping, plan reading, and construction surveying
• Experience with Microsoft Office and drafting software
• Excellent communication and leadership skills to manage teams and interact with clients/contractors
• Valid Class C drivers license
• Ability to obtain and maintain required certifications for inspection and testing
• Willingness to work nights, weekends, or extended hours when projects demand

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Leadership position at a top-ranked engineering firm recognized in the Southeast
• Manage diverse, impactful transportation and infrastructure projects
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level operations or project management roles
• Collaborative environment with strong internal support and client-facing responsibility
• Competitive compensation and full benefits including health, dental, vision, life, retirement plan, PTO, and paid holidays

JPC-388

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance