CEI Project Administrator

STV • Tampa, FL

15h

About The Position

STV is seeking a CEI Project Administrator to join its growing CEI team in Central Florida, in the Tampa area, or at one of its Florida locations: Tampa, West Palm Beach, Pensacola, or Miami. The ideal candidate has experience managing FDOT District 5 and/or local municipality construction projects. The role oversees complex construction engineering administration and inspection programs, project delivery, compliance, quality assurance and quality control, and business development efforts. It also involves coordinating with owner representatives and contractors, resolving project and contract challenges, evaluating claims and delays, and developing cost estimates to support timely, on-budget completion.

Requirements

• Civil Engineering degree.
• Six years of engineering experience, including two years involving relevant transportation projects.
• Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• FDOT Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) qualification.
• CTQP Quality Control Manager qualification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing construction projects in FDOT District 5 and/or for local municipalities.
• Experience with FDOT policies and procedures is preferred.
• A master's degree in engineering may be substituted for one year of engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Florida is not required. Candidates registered in another state should be able to obtain Florida endorsement within six months of Project NTP.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Review programs for conformance with Department of Transportation standards.
• Lead CEI project pursuits and assist with marketing and business development efforts.
• Manage and administer the QA/QC program.
• Apply construction scheduling, proposal development, and contractor means-and-methods knowledge across typical roadway construction elements, including clearing and grubbing, environmental work, drainage, piling, drilled shafts, retaining walls, paving and pavement base, bridge construction, concrete, asphalt, signing, and lighting.
• Oversee and manage all aspects of construction projects to ensure compliance with FDOT specifications, including planning, coordination, and execution.
• Inspect construction activities to ensure adherence to design specifications, FDOT standards, and safety regulations.
• Communicate with owner representatives and contractors to strategize complex operations and resolve contract challenges.
• Evaluate project claims and delays and coordinate timely resolution with the client.
• Develop cost estimates to help ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and transit and parking where applicable
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• 401(k) Plan
• Retirement Counseling
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Back-Up Dependent Care
• Parental Leave
• Continuing Education Program
• Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level