CEI Inspection Engineer

CEI Inspection Manager        Panama City, FL         Fulltime        Remote/Hybrid

$150,000 - $189,000

Build the Panhandle CEI business and your career with the authority, visibility, and support to make a real impact. With your business development expertise, you’ll shape growth strategy, strengthen key client relationships, win meaningful transportation and infrastructure work, and build and lead the team that delivers it.

With direct access to GAI leadership, the resources of a stable firm founded in 1958, and more room to influence decisions than you may find at a larger national firm, this is an opportunity to create a lasting market presence while accelerating your own professional growth.

What You Will Do  

• Be part of a team that wins new CEI contracts with FDOT, counties, and cities. 

• Build client relationships and lead proposals. 

• Manage CEI teams on contract administration, estimates, EEO compliance, and changes. 

• Lead and mentor Project Administrators, Inspectors, and Contract Support Specialists. 

• Keep projects on schedule, on budget, and FDOT compliant. 

Required Qualifications  

• 10+ years of CEI experience, including 5+ on FDOT road or bridge projects. 
• Professional Engineer (PE) registered in the State of Florida

• Proven business development and proposal success. 

• CTQP Final Estimates Level II.  

• CTQP Quality Control Manager.  

• FDOT Advanced Maintenance of Traffic (MOT).  

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.  

Preferred Experience  

• Civil engineering degree. 

• Existing FDOT District 3 client relationships. 

Location and Travel  

Assigned to the Tallahassee or Panama City, FL area, supported by our Jacksonville office. Field, office, and client-facing work. Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.  

Benefits  

Ready to grow our Panhandle CEI business? Apply in under five minutes. We respond to every application within 24 hours.  

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