CEI Statewide Lead
CEI Lead (Statewide Texas)
Location: Texas (Statewide Travel Required)
Industry: Transportation Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Lead Significant Transportation Projects Across Texas
An established engineering consulting firm is seeking a CEI Lead to support and grow transportation construction inspection operations throughout Texas. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned CEI professional who thrives in a leadership role, enjoys mentoring teams, building client relationships, and driving project success across a diverse portfolio of TxDOT projects.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in transportation construction inspection, experience leading project teams, and the ability to serve as a trusted partner to agency clients.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead CEI operations and inspection teams on transportation infrastructure projects across Texas.
- Manage project delivery, staffing, schedules, budgets, and quality control.
- Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
- Mentor, train, and develop inspectors and field staff.
- Ensure compliance with TxDOT standards, specifications, and project requirements.
- Provide technical oversight on construction activities, documentation, and project reporting.
- Support business development efforts by identifying opportunities and assisting with client relationship management.
- Participate in proposal development, interviews, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Coordinate resources across multiple projects and offices throughout Texas.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of Transportation CEI/Construction Inspection experience.
- Strong knowledge of TxDOT construction practices, specifications, and procedures.
- Previous experience leading inspection teams, project staff, or CEI programs.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
- Proven experience developing and maintaining client relationships.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Valid Texas driver's license and willingness to travel throughout the state.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience serving as a Lead Inspector, Senior Inspector, Construction Manager, CEI Project Manager, or CEI Lead.
- TxDOT certifications.
- Experience supporting business development, project pursuits, and strategic growth initiatives.
- Existing relationships within the Texas transportation market.
What's Being Offered
- Opportunity to lead impactful transportation projects across Texas.
- Clear path toward increased leadership responsibilities.
- Strong backlog of TxDOT and transportation infrastructure work.
- Collaborative culture with executive-level visibility.
- Employee ownership opportunities and long-term wealth-building incentives.
- Competitive compensation, performance bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and career advancement opportunities.
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If you're a proven CEI leader looking to take the next step in your career and help grow a transportation practice across Texas, we'd like to hear from you.
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