Director of Civil Engineering Operations - Metric Engineering
The ideal candidate is a recognized expert in CEI and FDOT standards, with extensive experience managing large-scale transportation and infrastructure projects across Florida. While a Professional Engineer (PE) license is preferred, it is not required, provided the candidate possesses exceptional leadership capabilities, deep CEI expertise, and a proven history of successful project delivery.
This role is designed for a true "rockstar" civil engineering professional who can drive operational excellence, cultivate client relationships, mentor engineering teams, and expand our presence within the Florida transportation market.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide executive-level leadership and oversight for CEI operations across Florida
- Direct and mentor a team of Professional Engineers, Resident Engineers, Senior Inspectors, and Project Managers
- Serve as the subject matter expert for FDOT policies, procedures, specifications, and CEI requirements
- Oversee multiple concurrent transportation and infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, interchanges, roadway improvements, and transit-related initiatives
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and in full compliance with FDOT standards
- Maintain and strengthen relationships with FDOT leadership, municipalities, counties, contractors, and key industry stakeholders
- Support business development initiatives, proposal efforts, project pursuits, and strategic growth opportunities throughout Florida
- Review project performance metrics and implement best practices to improve efficiency and project outcomes
- Provide guidance on contract administration, claims avoidance, construction management, quality assurance, and risk mitigation
- Lead staffing strategy, succession planning, and professional development initiatives within the CEI division
- Represent us at industry events, conferences, professional organizations, and client meetings
- Collaborate with executive leadership on long-term growth strategy and market expansion initiatives
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering discipline
- 15+ years of progressive experience in transportation engineering, construction management, and CEI services
- Extensive experience working with FDOT projects and programs
- Deep knowledge of FDOT specifications, construction administration, contract management, and quality assurance requirements
- Proven leadership experience managing large multidisciplinary engineering and inspection teams
- Demonstrated success overseeing multiple large-scale transportation projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of transportation infrastructure design, construction, maintenance, and operations
- Exceptional communication, leadership, client management, and relationship-building skills
- Established professional network within Florida's transportation and infrastructure community
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience serving as CEI Project Administrator, Senior Project Engineer, Resident Engineer, CEI Program Manager, or Transportation Operations Leader
- Experience managing district-wide or statewide FDOT programs
- Involvement with organizations such as Florida Engineering Society, American Council of Engineering Companies, or transportation industry committees
- Track record of growing engineering practices and expanding client relationships
What Success Looks Like
- Recognized internally and externally as the go-to CEI expert
- Successfully leading and mentoring multiple Professional Engineers and project teams
- Driving profitable growth of CEI operations across Florida
- Maintaining exceptional FDOT client satisfaction and project performance metrics
- Identifying and securing new transportation infrastructure opportunities
- Building a high-performing team culture focused on technical excellence and project delivery