Step Into Construction Leadership as a CEI Project Administrator/Project Engineer –Drive Quality & Innovation
Are you prepared to guide complex infrastructure projects from the ground up? Do you bring the steady expertise needed to ensure every element is built to the highest standard?
CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a CEI Project Administrator/Project Engineer to join our Construction Inspection Team at a client site in Central Florida in Districts 1, 4, or 6, where you will be instrumental in directing inspection activities for major and complex infrastructure projects. This is your opportunity to collaborate with top-tier professionals, take the lead on transformative project elements, and help deliver the critical infrastructure that powers communities every single day.
CHA believes our employees should have the time and flexibility to balance work and personal commitments. We offer most employees the option of a hybrid schedule with a work week that includes both office and work from home days.
What You'll Do:- Maintain precise records of plans, documents, and submittals in line with FDOT guidelines
- Coordinate between owners, contractors, and inspection staff to keep everyone aligned
- Review daily inspection reports and quantity computations for accuracy and compliance
- Review and distribute contractor submittals to ensure they meet contract requirements
- Track contract progress, maintain project tracking logs, prepare monthly progress estimates, build and maintain the final estimate package
- Assign tasks to inspectors and support all phases of project execution
- Ensure all activities align with FDOT policies and the Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM)
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field & Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience in relevant transportation projects OR HS Diploma or equivalent and 8 years of engineering experience in relevant transportation projects
- Prior experience as Project Administrator, Assistant Project Administrator or Contract Support Specialist in relevant transportation projects required
- Valid driver’s license required
- Ability to navigate active construction sites
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in interpreting client contracts and enforcing standards
- CTQP Final Estimates Level II, FDOT Advanced MOT, and/or CTQP Quality Control Manager credentials preferred
- Gain exposure to diverse fieldwork, technical challenges, and hands‑on problem‑solving on active job sites
- Enjoy a flexible work environment with opportunities for local and occasional travel
- Be part of a team dedicated to enhancing transportation infrastructure—roads, bridges, railways, and more—across the nation
Curious about the impactful work our Construction Inspection team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.
Salary Range:$115,000 - $130,000
Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.
Culture/EEO Statement:At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.
We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related field and at least 4 years of relevant transportation engineering experience
- Alternatively, high school diploma or equivalent and at least 8 years of relevant transportation engineering experience
- Prior experience as a Project Administrator, Assistant Project Administrator, or Contract Support Specialist on relevant transportation projects
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to navigate active construction sites
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to interpret client contracts and enforce standards
- CTQP Final Estimates Level II credential
- FDOT Advanced MOT credential
- CTQP Quality Control Manager credential
What We Do
Challenger School is an independent, nonprofit private-school network serving preschool through eighth-grade students across campuses in California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah, and Texas. Founded in 1963, it emphasizes foundational academics—reading, composition, mathematics, and history—while promoting independent thinking, traditional American history and values, and achievement-oriented learning. Its network serves more than 10,000 students annually through a broad traditional curriculum.
