CEI Project Administrator

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey?

As a people-centric company, Lochner’s purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. To achieve this, we hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. We believe collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.  Lochner – learn more about us

Your impact: Provide Project Administrator Services in support of Lochner’s SW Florida CEI operations. Services to be provide on contracts for FDOT, THEA and other regional municipalities.

Who you are: 

Experience Needed: Road & bridge construction engineering inspection (CEI) experience having performed/assisted in project related duties (i.e., Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC) System, progress and final estimates, EEO compliance, processing Construction Contract changes, etc.). Should be able to exercise independent judgment in planning work details and making technical decisions related to construction and the office aspects of the project. Should be familiar with FDOT Procedures covering the project related duties as stated above and be proficient in the computer programs necessary to perform these duties.

Education and Years’ Experience: Civil Engineering degree plus two (2) years of engineering experience in construction of major road or bridge structures, or for non-degreed personnel eight (8) years of responsible and related engineering experience, two (2) years of which involved construction of major road or bridge structures with the exception of Complex Category 2 (CC2) bridge structures. For CC2 bridge structures, a Civil Engineering degree and registered in the State of Florida as a professional engineer (or if registered in another state, have the ability to obtain registration in Florida within six (6) months) plus five (5) years general bridge construction experience, two (2) years of which must have been with the type of CC2 bridge construction project for which CEI services are being provided by this scope or for non-degreed and/or non-registered personnel eight (8) years of general bridge construction experience, (4) years of which must have been with the type of CC2 bridge construction project for which CEI services are being provided.

Certifications:

• CTQP Final Estimates Level II

• FDPT Advanced MOT

• FDOT Critical Structures

• CTQP QC Manager

• Attend a FDOT accredited post-tensioning training course and pass the examination (for post-tensioned CC2 projects

• Attend a FDOT accredited grouting training course and pass the examination (for post-tensioned CC2 projects)

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well-being throughout your career. Benefits (Eligible for Full Time Employees)

Lochner provides an extensive total rewards package that includes:

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care
• Paid Family Leave
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match 
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible)
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