CEI Construction Manager

GAI Consultants is looking for a Senior CEI Engineering Manager to support our Transportation Business Sector in Ohio to serve as Construction Inspection Services Manager for state and private clients.

Job Duties:

• Manage and staff CEI teams on highway roadway and bridge projects for various clients throughout the State of Ohio including but not limited to the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) local municipalities counties and other public and private clients.
• Direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection programs.
• Plan and organize the work of subordinates and staff members.
• Actively market projects and lead proposal preparation.
• Manage existing client relationships and develop new clients for the firm.
• Oversee the completeness and accuracy of the project teams work by actively supervising and guiding the team toward overall project objectives.
• Perform project management duties and other tasks as required.

Other Preferred Duties/Certifications:

• ODOT Construction Inspection certification(s) or ability to obtain within 120 days of appointment.
• ODOT Construction Administration certification(s) or ability to obtain within 120 days of appointment.
• Familiarity with ODOT construction management systems documentation requirements and project delivery procedures.
• Ability to perform field inspection duties and fill in for project staff as needed.
• Thorough understanding of ODOT standards specifications manuals and construction procedures.
• Ability to train employees in inspection procedures and ODOT compliance requirements.

General Characteristics

• Well-rounded with aspects of consulting industry standards and Company protocols participation in professional societies and industry associations is preferred.
• Establish defined project scopes budgets and proposals.
• Coming up with ideas to improve productivity of a specific team department group or division.
• Strategic thinking and alignment: Manager must understand broader organizational strategies and goals to effectively guide direct reports efforts.
• Change leadership: Manager plays an important role enacting top-level changes across operational divisions as supporters of change.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 18 Years of Experience

Education

• Bachelors degree in Construction or related field required.

Certification/Licensure

• None

Technical Responsibilities

• Oversight and coordination of project tasks.
• Available to junior staff for guidance.
• Provides opportunities to junior staff for becoming familiar with task management and financials.
• Working knowledge of project contract documents.
• Recruiting and retaining staff.
• Interpreting the strategy of top-level management and translating it into everyday policies.
• Developing and implementing day-to-day routines for a team department group or division.
• Talent development: Develop Staff skills and empowering them as problem-solvers boosts innovation and productivity.
• Oversee learning coaching and career progression.

Project and Task Management

• Can manage Tasks.

Management Responsibility

• Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
• Implements staff development plans within their practice segment including technical management and leadership skills.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of leaders and teams.
• Lead and/or supervise the coordination of office personnel and field crews including providing job assignments information direction and daily checking of field notes. Verifying the accuracy of field measurements and calculations.
• Help develop implement and monitor Business Development Plan for Business Development staff.
• Monitoring employee performance.
• Making sure that processes and procedures are in compliance with the overall organizations guidelines.
• Inspiring and encouraging employees to perform their best.
• Assigning and supervising specific work tasks.
• Allocating resources within a team department group or division.
• Reporting issues and performance to top-level management.
• Well-being fostering: Prioritizing mental health work-life integration and enhances retention.
• Manager shapes day-to-day workplace experiences.

Communication Skills

• Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills including negotiation of critical issues.
• Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences.
• Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to survey practice.
• Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key staff and officials or other practices and companies.

Why GAIââ

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work grow lead and achieve. Explore anarray of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative teamthatscommitted to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.ââ

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:ââ

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical dental and vision plans
• Companypaid short-term and long-term disability
• Companypaid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources

Meaningful WorkLife Balance

• Generous paid time off 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holidayuse it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity paternity and adoption leave

Growth Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match
• Tuition reimbursement
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

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Required Experience:

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