What are the responsibilities and job description for the CEI Project Administrator - CEI position at LJA 2025?
Title: CEI Project Administrator
Division: Transportation
LJA recognizes that our success depends on the quality of the people we hire. We are currently seeking highly talented individuals that take pride in their work, function exceptionally well in team environments, and contribute to the overall success of the company. As a 100% employee-owned company, we promote an entrepreneurial spirit that helps drive the bottom line and the long-term professional and financial success of our employees. With more than 50 office locations, LJA is growing and ready for talented people to help us build our future.
Full-time position for a candidate possessing a detailed understanding of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) construction contract documents, and CEI consultant processes and procedures. Primary focus is management of FDOT and local government agency construction contracts for transportation projects, including but not limited to roadway, highway, bridges, and other structures. Projects may involve utilities, stormwater pollution prevention, temporary traffic control, lighting, signalization, drainage, asphalt and concrete pavement, ITS, earthwork, excavation, and other improvements.
General Responsibilities:
- Receive general instructions regarding assignments from the CEI Sr. Project Engineer
- Exercise initiative and independent judgement in evaluating and addressing issues
- Organize, communicate with, collaborate with, and provide input, direction and scheduling for other team members (LJA employees and subconsultant employees) based on understanding of the project, their duties and responsibilities. Other team members include but are not limited to Sr. Inspectors, Inspectors, Contract Support Specialists and Resident Compliance Specialists.
- Assist in all phases of construction and coordinate and collaborate with the Contractors and the Clients.
- Be responsible for progress and final estimates, preparation of construction contract modifications, project documentation and materials sampling, testing and acceptance throughout project durations.
- Assist in the review of plans and other construction documents, and in the preparation of written proposals and oral presentations.
Required Education:
- High school diploma
- CTQP Qualifications: Final Estimates Level 2 (required); QC Manager (required); Asphalt Level 2 and/or Earthwork Level 2 (may be required)
- Certifications: FDOT Advanced MOT
- Critical Structures Construction Issues Self Study Course, and submit the mandatory Certification of Course Completion form (for structures projects)
Required Experience:
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Eight (8) years of responsible and related engineering experience, two (2) years of which involved construction of major road or bridge structures.
- Supervision and responsible charge of two or more CEI Inspectors and other team members in performance of their CEI duties
