Department Manger/ Senior Project Manager
Department Manager / Senior Project Manager - CEI (Miami, FL)
Overview
A well-established engineering consulting firm is seeking a Department Manager and/or Senior Project Manager to help lead and grow its Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) practice in South Florida.
This leadership role is ideal for an experienced CEI professional with a strong FDOT background who is looking to oversee operations, drive business growth, mentor staff, and manage key transportation infrastructure projects. The successful candidate will play a critical role in shaping the future direction of the CEI division while maintaining strong client relationships and ensuring project delivery excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the CEI department.
- Drive financial performance, staff utilization, profitability, and client satisfaction.
- Develop and execute business development and marketing initiatives to expand market presence and win new work.
- Lead proposal preparation, contract negotiations, and project pursuits.
- Monitor project budgets, billing, collections, and overall financial performance.
- Manage department workload and resource allocation to maximize efficiency and project delivery.
- Support succession planning and long-term growth initiatives.
- Recruit, mentor, develop, and retain high-performing CEI professionals.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching to support employee growth.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and safety requirements.
- Partner with safety leadership to promote a strong health and safety culture.
- Serve as Project Manager on major assignments, overseeing scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
- Provide technical guidance and support for project teams and proposal efforts.
- Build and maintain relationships with clients, agency personnel, and teaming partners.
- Coordinate with subconsultants and partner firms during project pursuits and active assignments.
- Oversee material testing and training requirements to maintain FDOT compliance and prequalification standards.
Qualifications
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of FDOT CEI experience required.
- Proven experience managing transportation infrastructure projects and CEI teams.
- At least 7 years of experience overseeing budgets, project financials, proposal development, and business operations.
- Strong client management and business development skills.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated leadership, mentoring, and team-building abilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Lead and grow an established CEI practice with strong transportation market presence.
- Opportunity to influence business strategy, operations, and future growth initiatives.
- Work on high-profile FDOT and transportation infrastructure projects throughout Florida.
- Competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits.
- Clear path for long-term career advancement and leadership development.
- Strong commitment to professional growth, employee development, and work-life balance.
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