CEI Office Manager

F&ME Consultants, Inc. is a South Carolina owned and operated engineering firm established in 1980 with offices in Columbia, Beaufort, Florence, and Richburg, South Carolina. F&ME provides Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Consulting, Materials Testing, and Construction Services to a diverse client base that includes municipalities, counties, state agencies, federal agencies, educational institutions, and commercial and private entities. F&ME offers its clients traits earned only through years of direct experience on projects involving a wide range of scopes, budgets, and unique challenges. The Branch Manager is responsible for the overall management and daily operations of a construction engineering, inspection, and materials testing office. Responsibilities include staff supervision, project coordination, technical oversight, client communication, proposal preparation, billing review, and coordination of laboratory and office operations. The Branch Manager works closely with inspectors, technicians, laboratory personnel, clients, contractors, and agency representatives to ensure projects are properly staffed, executed, documented, and completed in accordance with applicable specifications and contract requirements. Office and Staff Management Balance workload and staffing across multiple projects Provide technical assistance and guidance to field staff Field daily calls from staff regarding plans, specifications, schedules, and field issues Project Oversight and Coordination Review Daily Work Reports, inspection reports, and testing documentation Review SCDOT forms and project documentation Review contractor quantities and assist with monthly estimate reviews Review and respond to submittals and contractor correspondence Assist in review and analysis of construction schedules Attend preconstruction meetings, coordination meetings, and project meetings Host and run project-specific meetings when required Meet with clients and agency representatives for project coordination Visit project sites to address technical, documentation, or quantity issues Serve as a point of contact for clients, contractors, and agencies Field incoming calls regarding new services and project opportunities Follow up on leads and opportunities related to construction inspection and testing services Maintain professional relationships with clients and project partners Proposals and Financial Responsibilities Prepare and review project proposals and cost estimates Participate in billing review and invoice preparation Coordinate with accounting regarding billing questions or outstanding invoices Laboratory and Technical Operations Coordinate with laboratory staff to ensure testing is performed in accordance with applicable specifications Verify laboratory and field equipment is calibrated and in good working condition Coordinate equipment needs and testing plans Office Operations and Facilities Coordinate purchase of office and laboratory supplies Coordinate equipment repairs and maintenance Work with vendors, contractors, and landlords as needed Assist in maintaining company equipment and resources Experience in construction, inspection, materials testing, infrastructure, or related technical services Experience coordinating projects, staff, or field activities Professional Engineer in the South Carolina of the ability to acquire South Carolina registration through reciprocity within 6 months of hire. Professional certifications related to construction inspection or materials testing Experience with transportation or infrastructure projects Experience managing staff or leading project teams This position involves a combination of office work, coordination activities, and periodic field visits to project sites. The Branch Manager works in a fast-paced environment requiring coordination of multiple projects, staff schedules, and client communications.