CEI Project Administrator

Purpose & Need Patel, Greene and Associates (PGA) is seeking a CEI Project Administrator. This position is available in our Sarasota or Tampa offices. This individual is responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision and management of Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) teams on FDOT and other client projects, under the direction of the Senior Project Engineer (SPE). This role oversees contractor construction activities to ensure work is performed in reasonable conformance with contract plans, specifications, and applicable standards. Expectations demand regular coordination with clients, contractors, and internal staff, including leading meetings, mentoring junior personnel, and supporting or serving in the SPE role as needed. This position supports career growth and leadership within a firm committed to elevating both communities and its people. What You’ll Do Responsible for the day‑to‑day supervision and management of a CEI team on FDOT and other client projects under the direction of the Senior Project Engineer (SPE) Monitor contractor’s on‑site construction activities and materials entering a work site to determine that projects are constructed in reasonable conformance with the client’s construction contract Perform construction administration duties to document contractor’s daily operations per FDOT’s Construction Project Administration Manual, other industry standards, and the SPE Interpret contract plans and specifications in a fair and impartial manner Exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of staffing and construction related work problems Keep current with FDOT’s processes and controls as well as developing internal processes and controls to effectively manage projects, and office/field staff Maintain daily contact with client, contractors, and staff to discuss project activities Attend and chair meetings with client and contractors Assist the Senior Project Engineer with tasks and be able to fill this role as needed Supervise, cooperate, mentor and train junior level staff Other duties as required by your direct supervisor What You’ll Need Civil Engineering degree plus 2 years of engineering experience in construction of major roads and/or bridge structures OR for non‑degreed personnel 8 years of responsible and related engineering experience, 2 years of which involved construction of major road or bridge structures Registered Professional Engineer (PE) is preferred What You’ll Bring Must be practical and solution‑oriented Must have superb interpersonal skills and be an effective communicator able to relay information concisely to all types of stakeholders Public speaking skills, and the ability to be comfortable and confident when engaging in public speaking, is a plus CTQP Final Estimates Level I and II FDOT Advanced MOT Attend CTQP Quality Control Manager course and pass the examination Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self‑Study Course, and submit the mandatory Certification of Course Completion form (for structures projects) Other certifications as required by client contracts Working Conditions The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job While performing the duties of this job including working on a computer, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods at a desk; use hands, handle, or feel, talk, and hear The employee is frequently required to stand and walk The employee must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions If you meet some of the listed criteria but not all, we still encourage you to apply. You might be a good fit for another role we have available! If you’d like to review our company’s benefits, please click Benefits | PGA #J-18808-Ljbffr