CEI Manager / Senior Construction Manager Transportation
Jobot
Nashville, TN
JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$135,000–$155,000 Per Year
SKILLS
Change Management, Construction, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Construction Support, Embedded Systems, Leadership, Legal, Multitasking, Problem Solving Skills, Quality Control
LOCATION
Nashville, TN
POSTED
3 days ago
This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ryan Weingardt
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Salary: $135,000 - $155,000 per year
A bit about us:
We are a nationally recognized engineering and construction services firm supporting large-scale transportation infrastructure programs across the Southeast. Our teams are deeply embedded in state DOT work, providing CEI leadership, construction oversight, and owner’s-side representation on some of the region’s most visible roadway and bridge projects.
Why join us?
Long-term, stable TDOT program work with a respected national transportation consultancy
Senior-level influence without contractor-side burnout
Trusted relationships already in place with TDOT leadership—this role is about credibility and continuity, not disruption
Competitive compensation with flexibility for top-tier TDOT talent
Job Details
Strong Fits May Include
CEI Managers or Senior Construction Managers with deep TDOT experience
Former or current Resident Engineers / Area Engineers tied closely to TDOT regions
Contractor-side Field Superintendents or Field QC leaders with strong TDOT relationships
Professionals known personally by TDOT Regional PMs and decision-makers
Candidates seeking owner-side stability after years on the contractor side
Required Experience
Extensive, hands-on experience working directly with TDOT
Strong understanding of TDOT construction processes, specs, and personnel
Proven leadership over field teams and inspection staff
Highway and bridge construction background required
PE preferred but not mandatory if TDOT credibility is unquestioned
Lead CEI and construction oversight efforts on TDOT roadway and bridge projects
Serve as a senior owner’s-rep interface with TDOT Regional PMs, REs, and inspectors
Oversee Resident Engineers, inspectors, and field staff across multiple projects
Ensure compliance with TDOT specs, standards, documentation, and pay quantities
Provide guidance on constructability, quality, schedule, and risk mitigation
Support change management, claims awareness, and issue resolution
Represent the firm as a trusted TDOT partner, leveraging long-standing relationships
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About the Company
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COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employeesINDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2018
WEBSITE
http://www.jobot.com