CEI Manager

Volkert Inc•Chesterton, IN

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About The Position

Volkert is seeking an experienced CEI Manager to support its Midwest Region in Indiana. The role manages day-to-day field operations on assigned construction projects, ensuring work complies with INDOT requirements and contract documents. The CEI Manager leads and mentors inspectors and technicians, coordinates with contractors, owners, designers, utilities, and other stakeholders, and oversees project documentation, materials acceptance, safety, environmental compliance, and construction closeout. Candidates need a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and at least five years of construction inspection experience, or an equivalent combination of education and 8–10 or more years of relevant experience. Volkert is an employee-owned design firm focused on infrastructure, environmental, and natural resource improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field and at least 5 years of construction inspection experience, or an equivalent combination of education and 8–10+ years of relevant experience.
Demonstrated experience managing INDOT and/or federal-aid LPA projects.
INDOT Certified Technician qualifications, or ability to obtain them within 12 months of hire.
Proficiency with INDOT construction records software.
OSHA 10-Hour Construction certification, or ability to obtain it.
Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening; testing may include substances such as marijuana under applicable federal guidelines.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR).

Responsibilities

Manage daily field operations on assigned projects and ensure compliance with INDOT Standard Specifications, plans, special provisions, and contract documents.
Lead, schedule, and mentor inspectors and technicians, delegating assignments across concurrent construction activities.
Serve as the primary liaison among the prime contractor, project owner (INDOT or LPA), designers, utilities, and stakeholders; run progress meetings, issue minutes, and handle project correspondence.
Review and interpret construction documents, shop drawings, and material submittals, and track the contractor’s schedule.
Oversee materials acceptance and testing under the INDOT Frequency Manual and verify contractor quality-control procedures.
Maintain records of quantities, daily reports, change orders, and pay estimates using INDOT construction management software.
Prepare and submit a complete, accurate Final Construction Record for project closeout and audit.
Monitor work-zone safety, maintenance of traffic, environmental commitments, and erosion-control compliance (Rule 5 / SWPPP).
Identify and help resolve field issues, claims, and design conflicts in coordination with the engineer of record.