Tennessee CEI Lead

Lead, Tennessee CEI Lead

The Tennessee CEI Lead will be responsible for overall field contract administration and coordination on a program or project of a diverse and complex nature. The initial assignment involves running project(s) of $3.5 billion in construction value and playing a key role in other mega‑project pursuits.

• Develop project scope and fee quotations; assist in preparing technical proposals and contracts in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Contracting Approach (SCA).
• Coordinate project activities, establish priorities, and allocate staff to jobs.
• Prepare Summary Inspection Reports of daily activities.
• Monitor contractor progress, compare it with the reviewed schedule, and resolve technical field issues.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers for timely and accurate responses to requests for information.
• Oversee project controls including checking contractors’ controls, scheduling coordination, and reviewing contractors’ schedules.
• Review submittals for conformance to plans and specifications; develop strategies with the contractor to create submittal packages that meet schedule requirements.
• Implement the firm’s project delivery plan using HNTB’s Sophisticated Delivery Approach (SDA) on each project.
• Lead the development and execution of the project management plan; supervise and mentor the team to overall project objectives.
• Identify and resolve non‑compliant work; enforce contract plans and specifications.
• Confirm change‑order requests, develop estimates, negotiate costs, and write change orders.
• Provide cost and quality control within the discipline.
• Partner with client service leaders and pursuit champions to support business development, build client relationships, and pursue mega and super‑mega projects in accordance with HNTB’s Sophisticated Sales Approach (SSA).
• Lead proposal development and interview presentations for mini‑mega, mega, or super‑mega projects to clients and general presentations within the industry and community.
• May be responsible for recruiting, hiring, developing, and retaining construction staff, including developing plans for staff reporting, performance and compensation reviews, and succession.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or a relevant degree and 12 years of relevant experience; or 16 years of relevant experience in lieu of education.

• Successful delivery of 4for4 (on‑time, on‑budget, quality, client satisfaction) on multidi­sciplined or large/complex projects.
• Experience leading large teams inside and outside HNTB using sub‑consultants.
• Proficiency using system tools to manage, monitor, and deliver complex projects.
• Knowledge of HNTB sophisticated processes as applicable to the project.
• Ability to serve as the lead interface with the client.
• Capability to deploy talent to other projects and develop successors for future work with the same client.

• 15 years of relevant experience.
• In lieu of education, 19 years of relevant experience.
• Experience working with a DOT at a high level.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), or National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) Level III.

Visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Benefits information: HNTB Total Rewards.

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