CEI Manager - Transportation Sector

STV is seeking an experienced CEI Manager to lead our statewide Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) program in South Carolina. The ideal candidate brings deep connections and experience delivering SCDOT and local transportation projects, documentation, and QA/QC, and can grow, mentor, and deploy inspection staff across multiple districts. The candidate will be responsible for building and leading a team of construction engineers and inspectors.

This role offers opportunities to maintain existing client relationships, broaden STV's service offerings geographically, be involved in major transportation projects, mentor CEI staff, all while promoting the culture of a healthy work-life balance.

Program leadership & delivery - Lead the company's CEI practice statewide, or a portion of the state, to be determined by candidate's geographical area and relationships. Direct multi-project CEI operations (roadway/bridge) to ensure conformance with plans/specs and SCDOT procedures; maintain audit-ready documentation (daily reports, pay quantities, materials verification, photos, change records). Plan and organize staffing statewide; coach inspectors and office engineers; align resources to schedule, utilization goals, and budget targets. Serve as Project Manager for strategic projects and on-call contracts. More specifically:

• Lead business development activities within the SC CEI practice
• Develop and maintain positive professional relationships with clients
• Lead recruiting efforts for construction managers, engineers, and inspectors
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work of CEI staff
• Provide training and mentorship to CEI staff
• Serve as Project Manager on select projects as needed
• Provide quality oversight of CEI staff on project activities and deliverables
• Assist with the technical development of proposals and qualification packages

Standards, QA/QC, and safety- Administer a robust QA/QC program; monitor KPIs for documentation timeliness/quality, budget, schedule, and client satisfaction. Champion work-zone safety and traffic control coordination, including night/weekend operations when needed.

Technical oversight & claims - Manage construction across typical transportation scopes such as clearing/grubbing, environmental/erosion control, drainage, piling/drilled shafts, retaining walls, base/paving, structures, concrete, asphalt, signing/lighting. Lead inspections for adherence to design/specs; evaluate schedules, delays, and claims; develop timely, well-documented resolutions with the client.

Client service & pursuits - Engage directly with owners/contractors to strategize complex operations and proactively resolve contract challenges. Lead CEI pursuits (capture, staffing plans, scope/fee inputs, resumes/org charts) and collaborate with marketing/business development.

Cost & schedule control - Prepare and review cost estimates; track budgets, progress payments, and production; implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and financial targets.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (or closely related field) and fifteen (15) years of CEI experience, including five (5) years of relevant transportation/CEI project management; a Master's in Engineering may substitute for one (1) year of experience.
• Demonstrated experience with SCDOT policies, inspector certifications, procedures, and CEI documentation systems strongly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical reports, client correspondence, and team coaching.
• Skilled in technical report writing and communicating with clients
• Demonstrated ability to lead construction teams on transportation projects

• Ideal candidate is a Professional Engineer (PE) registered in South Carolina.
• Certified Construction Manager (CCM) preferred

• Three or more current SCDOT certifications or ability to obtain in six months: ACI Field Testing, Asphalt, Earthwork and Base Course, Coarse Aggregate, Foundations, Concrete, CEPSCI, Pavement Preservation, IMSA
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel statewide to active construction sites.
• Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner.

Compensation Range:

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At STV, we are fully committed to expanding our culture of diversity and inclusion, one that will reflect the clients we serve and the communities we work in, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

STV offers the following benefits * Health insurance, including an option with a Health Savings Account * Dental insurance * Vision insurance * Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care and Transit and Parking where applicable) * Disability insurance * Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment * 401(k) Plan * Retirement Counseling * Employee Assistance Program * Paid Time Off (16 days) * Paid Holidays (8 days) * Back-Up Dependent Care (up to 10 days per year) * Parental Leave (up to 80 hours) * Continuing Education Program * Professional Licensure and Society Memberships

STV is committed to paying all of its employees in a fair, equitable, and transparent manner. The listed pay range is STV's good-faith salary estimate for this position. Please note that the final salary offered for this position may be outside of this published range based on many factors, including but not limited to geography, education, experience, and/or certifications.