Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Director

ESP Associates, Inc. is in search of a Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Director to join our Transportation Business Unit Catering to lead the expansion of this service line in the public and private sectors. We're looking for someone with significant construction, inspection, and administration experience, as well as strong ties to Texas and the Southeast, specifically North Carolina, South Carolina, and Florida.

The Director will collaborate closely with ESP’s Transportation Business Unit leaders, client managers, teaming partners, and other key members of our team. This role entails leading established groups of Engineers and Inspectors, overseeing Strategic Plan Implementation, Personnel Management, Project Management processes, Operational Administration, and Business Development for ESP’s CEI and CM services.

The ideal candidate is outgoing with a determined personality, capable of fostering growth and development. They'll work closely with our leaders to ensure client needs are met, leading business planning, marketing efforts, meeting financial targets, and driving the firm’s growth and production strategy forward.

Responsibilities:

• Generate business opportunities with existing and prospective clients.
• Cultivate and sustain client relationships while exploring new business avenues.
• Direct and mentor CEI leaders within the business unit.
• Ensure fulfillment of client contracts and meeting financial performance goals.
• Effectively communicate high-level concepts with internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with company leaders to support and lead business development activities.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and subconsultants.
• Ensure proper project setup and financial management.
• Utilize Client Relationship Manager (CRM) for accurate reporting and tracking of business opportunities.
• Review and acting upon financial reports, accounts receivable reports, performance metrics, etc.
• Identify and address skills and knowledge gaps within the team through internal and external training opportunities.
• Lead personnel forecasting.

Qualifications:

• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in any US state with the ability to obtain registration in other states.
• 15 years of experience in Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) within the transportation industry.
• Understanding of DOT process systems.
• Proven business development experience in transportation, with a strong track record of growth and project success.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills to effectively and professionally interact with team members, clients, governmental review authorities, government officials, and the public.
• Demonstrated expertise adjusting to priorities and demands from multiple clients and projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Firm understanding of risk management and loss prevention.
• Superior organizational and planning skills with keen attention to detail
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (MS Office, Teams, SharePoint, and relevant technical software) required.

• Strong self-motivational and organizational skills with the ability to lead, motivate and direct a team of office and field personnel.

• Willingness to travel regularly, including field and office sites.
• Candidate must pass a drug screen, background check, and have a satisfactory driving record according to ESP’s policy.

Corporate Information:

As a transportation/infrastructure focused firm, ESP’s CEI and CM professionals work diligently on our client’s behalf to direct, verify and document their project is built as intended. Our experience includes various types of construction contracting methods including General Bid-Build, Design-Build, and Public Private Partnerships (P3). Our role is to be a valued asset to the project team, adding value through knowledge, communication and experience.

CEI & CM Markets include:

• Highways and Bridges
• Rail and Transit
• Tollways
• Municipal Trails
• Streets and Roads

Through years of dedicated service to our clients, ESP has received a designation of 194 on the 2024 ENR Top 500 Design Firm rankings. For the firm's primary territory, the ENR Southeast Top Design Firms, ESP received a 2024 ranking of 30.

ESP offers an excellent employee benefits package including:

• Competitive compensation with yearly performance reviews and discretionary annual bonuses
• 401(k) (Traditional & Roth plans) with a guaranteed employer match of 100% up to the first 3% and 50% on the next 2% (eligibility after 60 days)
• PTO (Paid Time Off) & 10 Paid Holidays
• Tiered Health, Vision & Dental Insurance Options (eligibility after 30 days)
• Behavioral Medicine through Teladoc
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Flexible and Dependent Benefits Plan
• Referral Bonuses