CEI-CMI Manager - North Carolina Region

Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP•Raleigh, NC

15h

About The Position

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and promoting employee career growth. We are seeking the very best and most talented to join our team of approximately 250 Construction Management & Inspection staff and more than 1,000 professionals. This is your chance to join our team - help us take on today’s challenges, develop vision solutions, innovate, design, and build the multi-modal infrastructure that transforms the world’s future mobility, safety, and environmental needs! As we enter our 111th year in consulting engineering, we are seeking individuals who are eager to work in a collaborative team-focused environment where creativity, energy, and innovation are rewarded with promotions and challenging roles on interesting projects and career developing practice building. We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified CEI/CMI Manager in North Carolina. WRA is a recognized leader in providing CEI/CMI services throughout the Mid‑Atlantic region, with approximately 250 CEI/CMI staff. This position will be instrumental in expanding WRA’s CEI/CMI services and supporting the growth and program development of our existing NC CEI/CMI group across all 14 NCDOT Divisions. The CEI/CMI Manager will lead and manage existing NC CEI/CMI contracts while advancing business development and growth strategies for our Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) and Construction Management (CMI) practice serving NCDOT and local North Carolina governments. The role may also provide support and resources for adjoining Federal Agencies, State DOTs, and Local Governments in TN, VA, WV, and SC. The Senior North Carolina CEI‑CMI Regional Manager will be an integral part of the NC offices as a member of the Key Staff Leadership Team. This position is also expected to serve as a key member of the overall office management team, assisting with the planning and implementation of statewide and regional growth strategies, including pursuit decisions and proposal preparation. The individual will contribute to the planning, design, and construction of transportation‑related projects and must be innovative and adaptive in identifying problems, developing solutions, and implementing successful strategies.

Requirements

Applicants must demonstrate progressive leadership and management experience in transportation construction, including performing the full range of duties associated with the position. This includes extensive knowledge of, and experience managing, roadway and bridge construction programs and projects, as well as personnel management and business development. Experience working on North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) programs and projects is required.
BS degree in Civil Engineering/Civil Engineering – Construction Engineering concentration preferred
16+ years of NCDOT Construction Engineering Inspection / Construction Manager experience, desired in the roadway engineering discipline
North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
Business Development and Client Services Management
Excellent Communication Skills required for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients including: Client Relationship Development & Maintenance Marketing for CMI Pursuits & Proposal Development Contract and Task Management
CMI Personnel Management & Mentoring
CMI Team Building & Training
Construction Partnering Expertise
Excellent Oral and Technical Writing Skills including: Oral Presentation Skills for Client Interviews (In-Person & Virtual) Proposal Writing- Technical and Task Proposals Construction Progress Reports for Status Reports and Invoicing Construction Schedule Reviews & Reports Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Microsoft Office Applications incl. PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
Ability to develop and manage scope, manhour and fee estimates, and schedules
Experience mentoring, training, and managing staff
Ability to manage and lead multiple projects, assignments, and teams positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively as a team leader and team player
Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Construction Management Services program experience for NCDOT and NC Local Governments clients including: Projectwise Sharepoint HiCAMS NCDOT Certificate Program Requirements/Process NCDOT LAP Manual / Compliance Guidelines

Nice To Haves

Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certificate desirable
Experience working on locally administered programs (LAP) projects preferred
Experience performing CPM scheduling, constructability reviews, claims analysis and other project controls services preferred
Experience with public wet utilities, IT (Fiber Optics) and private dry utilities by others (UBO’s) construction relocation projects a plus.
Construction Scheduling experience using Primavera P6, MS Projects, and PSP certified (all desired) Construction phase engineering services experience with RFI’s, schedules, pay request documentation and monitoring, field verifications of design a plus

Responsibilities

Managing and leading multiple NCDOT and local government CEI/CM projects, serving as the Responsible Charge Engineer or Project Manager as needed.
Participating in setting the direction and business goals for the Construction Management and Inspection Division in North Carolina; develop strategic relationships and partnerships with government and private engineering clients; support marketing and business development; procure and hire CEI Technician resources; secure project assignments; manage inspection staff; and provide technical training, mentoring, and equipment/resource support.
Performing construction engineering and inspection services, including inspection, construction management, engineering support, and participation on design‑build projects.
Managing personnel in the region; review and approve invoices; develop project scopes, man‑hour estimates, and fee proposals; conduct contract reviews and manage scopes and budgets; and maintain the QC/QA program to ensure the highest quality and deliverable standards.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule options including alternative remote and in office workplace options
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Paid Time Off (PTO) leave accrual with maximum carry over of unused hours not to exceed 200 hours and payment for all hours over 200,
Paid holidays
Excellent Healthcare benefits including partial employer paid premiums
Employer paid Group Life Insurance, as well as additional employee purchased optional life insurance
Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
Tuition reimbursement
Employee Assistance Programs
Parental and maternity leave benefits
Bi-annual merit evaluations & salary adjustment considerations