HDR

Senior CEI Project Engineer

HDR$85K — $110K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field
  • 10 years of construction experience covering estimating, bidding, tracking schedules and field engineering
  • Professional Engineering license (PE or P.Eng) required
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Bluebeam, and construction software
  • Expertise in developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Active participation in an employee-owned culture

Responsibilities

  • Manage daily operations of CEI projects ensuring compliance with all requirements
  • Provide technical guidance and resolve field issues efficiently
  • Review and evaluate contractor submittals and offer well-supported recommendations
  • Ensure documentation and materials meet quality and contract standards
  • Lead project teams maintaining high-quality communication and adherence to policies
  • Facilitate project meetings with stakeholders to resolve issues and track progress
  • Manage project budgets and monitor overall financial performance

Benefits

  • Employee ownership culture fostering a sense of investment in outcomes
  • Opportunities for mentoring and developing junior team members
  • Involvement in business development and pursuit of future projects
  • Potential for career growth within a well-established company
  • Access to ongoing professional training and support programs
Full Job Description
HDR is seeking a Senior CEI Project Engineer for our Transportation Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) program in Tallahassee, FL to direct complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection programs, plan and organize the work of subordinate and staff members, develop and/or review policies, methods, practices, and procedures, and review programs for conformance with department standards. We will count on you to: • Manage day-to-day CEI project operations to ensure compliance with contract requirements, plans, specifications, governing regulations, and safety standards. • Provide technical guidance to the project team, interpret plans and specifications, and resolve field issues while documenting and communicating decisions clearly. • Review and evaluate Contractor submittals, including RFIs, CPM schedules, and claim packages, and provide well-supported recommendations. • Ensure CEI documentation, materials records, and correspondence meet contract, CPAM, and quality standards. • Lead and coordinate CEI project staff, ensuring high-quality documentation, communication, and adherence to internal policies and procedures. • Lead project meetings and coordinate with contractors, clients, and stakeholders to support progress and issue resolution. • Manage project budgets, track labor usage, and support overall financial performance and forecasting. • Build and maintain effective relationships with clients, partners, and other project stakeholders to support successful project delivery. • Mentor and develop junior team members, providing guidance in technical, administrative, and leadership growth areas. • Support business development by identifying future work opportunities and participating in pursuit activities. Preferred Qualifications • FDOT Advanced MOT • Road and/or bridge construction experience • CTQP Quality Control experience • 3 years of construction/transportation project leadership • MS in Civil Engineering or related discipline Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management or closely related field • 10 years related experience in various aspects of construction including estimating, bidding, preparing purchase orders and subcontracts, scheduling, and field engineering • Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license. • Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); Bluebeam, estimating & scheduling software, and web-based document collaboration software • Experience developing and managing construction engineering and inspection programs • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

About HDR

HDR is an architecture, engineering, and consulting firm based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company was founded in 1917 as Henningson Engineering Company and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the United States. HDR provides a wide range of services, including architecture, engineering, environmental consulting, and construction management. The company has worked on a number of high-profile projects, including the Hoover Dam Bypass and the San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge. HDR is committed to sustainability and has been recognized for its efforts in this area by organizations such as the U.S. Green Building Council.
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1917

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