CEI Louisiana State Lead

BATON ROUGE, LA, or Surrounding Areas

Neel-Schaffer is not just a place to work, it is a promise of a living, dynamic environment where people collaborate, innovate, build enduring relationships, excel, and grow professionally in a strong culture of ownership. If this sounds like the place for you, we might have just the opening you are seeking.

We are seeking a qualified applicant for the position of CEI Louisiana State Lead to join our Louisiana team. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience leading and managing highway construction-related engineering and inspection projects. This position will be based in our Baton Rouge (LA) Office or surrounding areas.

• Management and administration of civil, highway and structures projects including leading internal teams of project engineers, inspectors, and administrative staff throughout the state.
• Participation in scoping, utility conflicts, constructability and biddability.
• Visitation of construction and project sites to monitor project progress and adherence to plans and specifications.
• Leadership and management of project inspection team(s) to ensure training and equipment needs are met.
• Developing and maintaining an area CEI Services team through recruiting, selecting, managing, and training.
• Engaging with clients, conducting client site visits, and supporting business development activities.
• Identifying and securing new business opportunities within the state.
• Leading and/or managing all elements of projects to ensure contract compliance for roadway and bridge construction projects.
• Exhibiting knowledge of on-call service contracts as well as mining contracts for task orders.
• Tracking and updating relevant financial information including cost projections for projects.

Neel-Schaffer is an Engineering News-Record Top 200 Engineering Design firm for many years running. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits that include health insurance and a matching 401(k) savings plan.

Supported by more than 600 employees in locations across the United States, Neel-Schaffer provides a full continuum of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, landscape architecture, environmental, construction and program management. Clients include federal, state and municipal governments, and a wide range of commercial clients.

Founded in 1983, our mission is to provide quality, cost-effective solutions that reflect responsiveness, innovation, technical excellence, and professional integrity.

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Louisiana or the ability to obtain Louisiana PE licensing within 6 months.
• 10+ years experience managing roadway construction related projects.
• Experience and familiarity working with the LADOT standards, SOPs, etc., required.
• Project management and construction experience is required.
• Progressive experience leading and managing construction staff.
• High integrity and ethics in all aspects of engaging with clients, subconsultants, internal teams and peers.
• Strong verbal communication and analytical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• Statewide travel will be required.
• Valid driver’s license.

Equal Opportunity Employer