Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) Manager

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