CEI Section Manager

About the role

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a CEI Section Manager to lead transportation construction inspection initiatives in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will manage complex projects, coordinate stakeholder relationships, and ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and governing standards.

Responsibilities

• Organize, direct, and coordinate activities related to transportation construction inspection initiatives, including highways, roadways, and bridge improvements, ensuring compliance with plans, specifications, and governing standards
• Collaborate with transportation team leadership to manage and motivate a high-performing group of technical professionals, ensuring excellence in project delivery and achieving team utilization goals
• Effectively manage project budgets, scope, and schedules to deliver successful outcomes for critical construction inspection initiatives
• Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded throughout each phase

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or a related field required
• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience required; minimum of 4 years of project management experience required
• Previous project or team management experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, understanding contract requirements, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, project financial management, and leadership skills
• Ability to travel as needed and work collaboratively with technical teams
• PMP, PE or equivalent professional license preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, science, planning, engineering management, or a related field required
• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience required; minimum of 4 years of project management experience required
• Previous project or team management experience preferred
• Demonstrated experience managing client relationships, understanding contract requirements, and overseeing multiple concurrent projects
• Experience with Microsoft Office required; knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, or Deltek Vision preferred
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, project financial management, and leadership skills
• Ability to travel as needed and work collaboratively with technical teams
• PMP, PE or equivalent professional license preferred

Skills

• Strategic thinker with the ability to guide and motivate team activity and resolve issues with urgency
• Technical proficiency and management relationships across the company

Benefits

• Salary Range: $125,000 - $150,000
• Competitive benefits package

Pay

• Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards

Schedule

• Full-time position

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities

Company Culture

• Dynamic work environment with meaningful project exposure and opportunities for professional growth
• Commitment to sustainability and innovation
• Inclusive and forward-leaning culture

Equal Opportunity Employer

CHA Consulting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.