Director, CEI Southeast Business Line

PRIME AE Group, Inc. (www.primeeng.com), a top 500 ENR-ranked multi-disciplined architectural and engineering firm with 23 offices in 10 States and over 500 employees throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and Northeast, is seeking a Director of Southeast CEI for our Southeast Region.  This role will preferably be based in Pensacola, Tampa or Jacksonville, FL, but anywhere in Florida is acceptable.  

Company Overview:

PRIME AE is on the move and for almost two decades we’ve been delivering architecture, engineering, and construction management solutions for all the places we live, learn, laugh, and grow.  We are adding capabilities, expanding into new geographies, and looking to work with exciting talent. Whether you are seeking new challenges, greater variety, or a better opportunity, we are on the lookout for professionals who enjoy being part of something bigger.  It is a great time to come onboard with us!  

Position Overview: 

The Director of Southeast CEI for the Southeast Region will oversee CEI projects, ensuring delivery of high-quality work products and execution of production operations.  The position provides consultation to clients and applies expertise to guide project teams.  The position will assist the Program Director in work winning efforts and be a technical expert in the CEI field.  The Director of Southeast CEI serves as a mentor and fosters a culture that encourages employee growth and engagement.

Primary Responsibilities: 

• Identifies and engages potential clients and/or projects and leverages relationships to win new work and expand our Southeast market.  

• Develops the Statement of Interest (SOI) for projects by collaborating with internal Departments (i.e. Marketing and other CEI offices).
• Develops technical & price proposals, task budgets and invoice review by utilizing/collaborating with our Internal Services Departments (i.e., Marketing, Accounting/Finance, Contract Administrators, etc.).
• Recruits and retains a suitable Field Staff to be used in SOI’s and project assignments.
• Supervises, mentors, and trains a team of Construction Managers & Inspectors on highway improvement projects with key clients VDOT and various Municipal clients.
• Continues developing and retaining the current Field Staff and help with cross certifying staff for FL.
• Manages scope, schedule and budget for personnel assigned to highway improvement projects.
• Collaborates and coordinates with regional team members.
• Collaborates and coordinates with other support team members such as Electrical, Traffic, Plan Review, Program Management, Environmental, Utilities, Hydraulics, Bridge, and others to ensure delivery of projects on schedule and budget.
• Oversees the assignment of personnel with contractor activities.
• Communicates directives of contract plans to contractors.
• Assists with change order preparation.
• Works with internal General Counsel to oversee contract correspondences, risk aversion, insurance, etc.

Minimum Requirements:

• 15 years of CEI experience in a leadership role.
• BS in Civil Engineering or equivalent
• PE License in FL. 
• Solid professional relationships with key area clients and teaming partners.
• Possess previous experience with the Florida transportation markets.
• Solid client engagement experience related to direct meetings, strategy projects, and industry associations.
• Demonstrated experience with quality management and implementation/enforcement of QA/QC standards.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of traditional and alternative delivery methods to include P3 and DB projects desired.
• Active in professional organizations
• Ability to travel within Florida as needed
• Demonstrated ability to deliver results on challenging projects.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and grow teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to author proposals/work with the Marketing Dept to author proposals.
• Ability to work effectively with little supervision.
• Ability to recruit qualified candidates to staff the growing offices.
• Professionalism appropriate to represent PRIME AE to clients

PRIME AE Group is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.