Project Manager -CEI
Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee, 37450, USA
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Construction
Civil Engineering -
Engineering
Civil Engineering
What Your Day Will Look Like:
You’ll provide technical support and leadership for the construction team(s) in the Tennessee area from pre‑construction activities through final acceptance of minor and major transportation projects (roadway, bridge, infrastructure, etc.). Your key responsibilities will include ensuring that projects adhere to contract documents, budget constraints, and schedules through implementation of sound document controls and internal quality assurance measures, leading communications between project stakeholders, and participation in progress meetings.
Collaboration with other regional leadership and supporting corporate functions will be part of your daily tasks.
- Guide a regional group of Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) teams in the execution of Department of Transportation and municipal projects, including milling and resurfacing, intersection improvements, drainage, earthwork, bridge work and utility relocations.
- Use strong communication and technical skills to lead our construction infrastructure projects and implement Consor’s corporate procedures and policies.
- Provide technical writing and networking skills and help our Florida CEI units identify and pursue eligible, profitable projects for the area staff.
- Serve as project executive on multiple projects and guide project staff in establishing and maintaining all project processes per contract requirements.
- Perform monthly CPM schedule review and approval.
- Communicate directly with owner representatives and the project contractor community to strategize complex operations and resolve contract challenges.
- Manage administrative staff in preparation of all documentation for final estimate submission throughout the construction project.
- Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, Civil, Environmental, or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum ten years of construction inspection experience.
- Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
- Obtain any required certifications and pass appropriate qualification tests for the position within specified time frames.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred, not required.
- Must have a valid driver's license with a good driving record.
- Job primarily operates in outdoor work environments that may include exposure to inclement weather, heat, humidity, noise, hazards, atmospheric conditions, and bodies of water, depending on project requirements.
- Physical demands may include frequent talking, hearing, standing, moving, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, grasping, feeling, balancing, coordination, occasional sitting, and operating a company vehicle. Lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 35 lbs. may be required.
- Career Growth & Development – Tuition reimbursement program, paid professional training, major license achievement bonus, extensive on‑demand learning center, and paid professional memberships.
- Work‑Life Alignment – Industry‑competitive PTO, seven paid holidays and two floating holidays, flexible work schedules, paid parental leave, and eligibility for hybrid and remote work options for some employees based on role responsibilities.
- Wellness – Medical, dental and vision insurance, employee assistance program, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and HSA and FSA options.
- Life – Employer‑paid STD and LTD, employer‑paid term life insurance, and retirement 401(k) with company match.
- Community – Quarterly social events, paid group volunteering events, and employee networks and groups.
We know career growth is not always linear or streamlined—it’s often dynamic. You may want to explore a management track, try a new technical track, or move laterally to reposition your skills and talents. No matter what level you join us at or how you want to shape your career, we want Consor to be a place where you can learn and grow.
WhyYou'll Love Consor:
You’ll experience a culture where we share in our successes and support one another through challenges. Here, there are countless opportunities to explore your career path by working on projects that…
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