CEI Project Manager West Alabama Highway

Thompson Engineering is currently seeking a Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) Project Manager for the Quality Acceptance Team on the West Alabama Highway Design Build Project. This progressive design-build project includes the widening of rural highways 43 and 69 from two lanes to a four-lane divided highway as well as the addition of new bypasses along the 74-mile route from Thomasville to Tuscaloosa, Alabama. Along with the widening and bypass construction, the project will involve construction of 23 new bridges, drainage, land clearing and grubbing, relocation of utilities, and the installation of over 100 box culverts. The project will be divided into 13 segments, each averaging 5.7 miles in length. The Project Manager will support as the point of contact between the Design Build/Quality Acceptance Team and the Owner Verification Team on one or multiple segments of the project.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise quality acceptance inspection staff performing field inspections, observations and testing of contractor activities to verify compliance with project plans, specifications, technical provisions and procedures.
• Direct and assign inspection and testing tasks to field staff to meet minimum requirements for the project.
• Notify Contractor and Owner of nonconformances and assist in corrective action plan.
• Represents Thompson Engineering and interacts in a professional manner with client, teaming partner firms and contractor representatives.
• Understands, applies and oversees safety requirements in the field.

Skills / Qualifications:

• Ten years of experience in construction inspection, surveying or highway materials testing or
• Five years of the above experience with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or
• Registered Professional Engineer with construction engineering and inspection experience

About Thompson Engineering

Founded in 1953, Thompson Engineering provides quality assurance and professional services for construction projects supporting industrial, infrastructure, and community development. Our services include drilling, materials testing, construction inspection, chemistry laboratory services, engineering design, environmental assessments, surveying, geotechnical studies, and construction management. Today, Thompson Engineering is recognized for leadership on projects that define skylines, coastlines, and transportation networks across the Southeast. From project planning and design through construction and completion, we deliver innovative solutions to complex infrastructure and building challenges for industrial, commercial, transportation, federal, and municipal clients.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.