CEI-CMI Manager - North Carolina Region

Job Description

Job Description

At Whitman, Requardt & Associates, LLP, we are "People Focused and Project Driven". We have been in business for more than 110 years and we are known for our quality work and promoting employee career growth. We are seeking the very best and most talented to join our team of approximately 250 Construction Management & Inspection staff and more than 1,000 professionals. This is your chance to join our team - help us take on today’s challenges, develop vision solutions, innovate, design, and build the multi-modal infrastructure that transforms the world’s future mobility, safety, and environmental needs!

As we enter our 111th year in consulting engineering, we are seeking individuals who are eager to work in a collaborative team-focused environment where creativity, energy, and innovation are rewarded with promotions and challenging roles on interesting projects and career developing practice building.

We are currently seeking an experienced and qualified CEI/CMI Manager in North Carolina. WRA is a recognized leader in providing CEI/CMI services throughout the Mid‑Atlantic region, with approximately 250 CEI/CMI staff. This position will be instrumental in expanding WRA’s CEI/CMI services and supporting the growth and program development of our existing NC CEI/CMI group across all 14 NCDOT Divisions.

The CEI/CMI Manager will lead and manage existing NC CEI/CMI contracts while advancing business development and growth strategies for our Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) and Construction Management (CMI) practice serving NCDOT and local North Carolina governments. The role may also provide support and resources for adjoining Federal Agencies, State DOTs, and Local Governments in TN, VA, WV, and SC.

Responsibilities:

The Senior North Carolina CEI‑CMI Regional Manager will be an integral part of the NC offices as a member of the Key Staff Leadership Team. This position is also expected to serve as a key member of the overall office management team, assisting with the planning and implementation of statewide and regional growth strategies, including pursuit decisions and proposal preparation.

Primary responsibilities include managing and leading multiple NCDOT and local government CEI/CM projects, serving as the Responsible Charge Engineer or Project Manager as needed. The role will participate in setting the direction and business goals for the Construction Management and Inspection Division in North Carolina; develop strategic relationships and partnerships with government and private engineering clients; support marketing and business development; procure and hire CEI Technician resources; secure project assignments; manage inspection staff; and provide technical training, mentoring, and equipment/resource support.

Additional duties may include performing construction engineering and inspection services, including inspection, construction management, engineering support, and participation on design‑build projects. The position will also manage personnel in the region; review and approve invoices; develop project scopes, man‑hour estimates, and fee proposals; conduct contract reviews and manage scopes and budgets; and maintain the QC/QA program to ensure the highest quality and deliverable standards.

The individual will contribute to the planning, design, and construction of transportation‑related projects and must be innovative and adaptive in identifying problems, developing solutions, and implementing successful strategies.

Requirements:

Applicants must demonstrate progressive leadership and management experience in transportation construction, including performing the full range of duties associated with the position. This includes extensive knowledge of, and experience managing, roadway and bridge construction programs and projects, as well as personnel management and business development. Experience working on North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT) programs and projects is required. Applicants must possess the following:

• BS degree in Civil Engineering/Civil Engineering – Construction Engineering concentration preferred
• 16+ years of NCDOT Construction Engineering Inspection / Construction Manager experience, desired in the roadway engineering discipline
• North Carolina licensed Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
• Business Development and Client Services Management
• Excellent Communication Skills required for establishing and maintaining relationships with clients including:
  • Client Relationship Development & Maintenance
  • Marketing for CMI Pursuits & Proposal Development
  • Contract and Task Management
  • CMI Personnel Management & Mentoring
  • CMI Team Building & Training
  • Construction Partnering Expertise
• Excellent Oral and Technical Writing Skills including:
  • Oral Presentation Skills for Client Interviews (In-Person & Virtual)
  • Proposal Writing- Technical and Task Proposals
  • Construction Progress Reports for Status Reports and Invoicing
  • Construction Schedule Reviews & Reports
  • Meeting Agendas and Minutes
• Microsoft Office Applications incl. PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
• Ability to develop and manage scope, manhour and fee estimates, and schedules
• Experience mentoring, training, and managing staff
• Ability to manage and lead multiple projects, assignments, and teams positive attitude and willingness to work cooperatively as a team leader and team player
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Construction Management Services program experience for NCDOT and NC Local Governments clients including:
  • Projectwise
  • Sharepoint
  • HiCAMS
  • NCDOT Certificate Program Requirements/Process
  • NCDOT LAP Manual / Compliance Guidelines

Desired Requirements:

• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) certificate desirable
• Experience working on locally administered programs (LAP) projects preferred
• Experience performing CPM scheduling, constructability reviews, claims analysis and other project controls services preferred
• Experience with public wet utilities, IT (Fiber Optics) and private dry utilities by others (UBO’s) construction relocation projects a plus.
• Construction Scheduling experience using Primavera P6, MS Projects, and PSP certified (all desired) Construction phase engineering services experience with RFI’s, schedules, pay request documentation and monitoring, field verifications of design a plus

Physical Requirements (Essential Functions):

This position requires the ability to perform a variety of physical tasks in the field as part of the essential job functions. Duties may include:

• Walking and navigating across rough or uneven terrain such as mud, rocks, grass, dirt, steep hillsides, heavily wooded areas, and other unpaved surfaces
• Moving around active project sites, which may involve climbing ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, or poles
• Driving to and from project sites which may involve distances of up to or exceeding 75 miles round trip.
• Must be able to function safely in an environment with potential risks, including, but not limited to those described in this document.

Benefits:

WRA recognizes that employees play an important role in its success. Our commitment to full-time employees is reflected in the comprehensive benefits package we offer:

• Flexible work schedule options including alternative remote and in office workplace options
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) leave accrual with maximum carry over of unused hours not to exceed 200 hours and payment for all hours over 200,
• Paid holidays
• Excellent Healthcare benefits including partial employer paid premiums
• Employer paid Group Life Insurance, as well as additional employee purchased optional life insurance
• Employer paid short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Parental and maternity leave benefits
• Bi-annual merit evaluations & salary adjustment considerations

WRA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and complies with all applicable anti-discrimination laws.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. WRA will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this opportunity. (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa)

Position #: 3005

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