CEI Inspector – Fort Myers, FL
The CEI Senior Inspector / Assistant Project Administrator at Confidential Client supports construction oversight and administration of transportation infrastructure projects in Southwest Florida. This role involves performing construction inspections, managing project documentation, contract administration, and ensuring compliance with FDOT standards and grant requirements. The position offers hands-on experience with roadway, drainage, and utility projects, providing a pathway for professional growth and FDOT certification opportunities.
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Role overview
Confidential Client is hiring a CEI Senior Inspector / Assistant Project Administrator to support construction oversight, inspection, and administration of transportation infrastructure projects in and around Fort Myers, FL. This is a hands-on contract role working on FDOT- and locally-funded roadway, drainage, and utility improvement projects. The role offers opportunities to gain FDOT experience and certifications, work on grant-funded projects (SCOP, SCRAP, LAP), and grow into Project Administrator or CEI leadership positions.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in administering CEI services for FDOT and local-agency transportation projects.
- Perform construction inspection activities to verify compliance with plans, specifications, and FDOT standards.
- Attend weekly construction progress meetings and prepare project updates, reports, and documentation.
- Calculate contractor quantities and review applications for payment.
- Assist with submittals, RFIs, change orders, and pay estimates.
- Review project schedules, monitor progress, and help determine overall project status.
- Coordinate with contractors, Engineers of Record, FDOT representatives, and municipal staff.
- Support documentation and reporting for grant-funded projects, including LAP compliance and Davis-Bacon wage verification.
- Monitor project budgets, schedules, and contract requirements.
- Maintain project records in FDOT systems and project management platforms.
- Assist with project closeout activities and final documentation.
- Ensure all construction activities comply with FDOT specifications and quality standards.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering (graduation by May 2027 preferred).
- Prior internship or relevant experience in CEI inspection, construction engineering, or project administration on transportation projects.
- Working knowledge of roadway, drainage, and utility construction practices.
- Familiarity with FDOT specifications, standards, and procedures.
- Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability and willingness to perform fieldwork throughout the Southwest Florida region.
- Sponsorship is not available now or in the future.
Preferred / Desirable
- Experience with FDOT-funded programs and grant compliance such as SCOP, SCRAP, and LAP.
- Experience with quantity calculations, pay estimate reviews, and Davis-Bacon wage verification.
- Ambition to pursue FDOT certifications and advance into project administration or CEI leadership.
Additional details
- Location: Fort Myers, FL (on-site / extensive fieldwork across Southwest Florida).
- Employment type: Contract (may include full-time hours as required by project).
- Estimated pay (from source): $77,749 per year — estimated.
- This position requires travel across project sites, field inspection duties, and routine coordination with public-agency staff.
- Confidential Client is committed to reasonable accommodations in the application process. If you need an accommodation to participate, please contact Careertakes.
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