Our Company:
Building Better Transportation for Florida
Founded in 2001, KSI is a transportation engineering firm specializing in Construction Engineering & Inspection (CEI) and construction consulting services for transportation infrastructure projects. We proudly support Federal, State, and local agencies, helping them deliver safe, efficient, and resilient projects that keep communities connected.
With more than two decades of experience, KSI combines technical expertise, local knowledge, and hands-on leadership to drive every project from concept through construction with confidence and clarity.
FDOT Prequalifications
KSI is prequalified with the FDOT to provide professional services in the following categories:
- 3.1 Minor Highway Design
- 10.1 Roadway Construction Engineering Inspection
- 10.3 Construction Materials Inspection
- 10.4 Minor Bridge and Miscellaneous Structures CEI groups
- 10.5.1 Major Bridge CEI - Concrete
- 10.5.2 Major Bridge CEI - Steel
These prequalifications underscore our depth of experience across roadway, bridge, and materials inspection services and position KSI as a highly capable CEI partner for complex transportation programs.
Licensed Professional Engineers
KSI is licensed by the Florida and South Carolina Boards of Professional Engineers, reinforcing our commitment to technical excellence, ethics, and regulatory compliance. Our leadership and staff of professional engineers provide the oversight, judgment, and accountability that public agencies and teaming partners rely on.
Our Approach:
At KSI, our people are our foundation.
We believe that our highly qualified associates—professional engineers, office engineers, field inspectors, accountants, and support staff—are the driving force behind every successful project. Their daily commitment to excellence, accountability, and project ownership is what delivers real value to our clients in both the field and the office.
We are proud to employ more than 30 core team members who bring a strong blend of technical knowledge and hands-on experience to every assignment.
Highly Qualified. Cross-Trained. Field-Tested.
KSI’s construction engineering and inspection staff are CTQP (Construction Technician Qualification Program) certified and cross-trained across multiple disciplines. Our team is made up of professionals who:
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Understand the technical requirements of complex transportation projects
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Bring real-world field experience to problem-solving
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Bridge the gap between design intent and constructability
This balanced skill set allows us to anticipate challenges, respond quickly, and keep projects progressing smoothly.
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Safety is at the Center of Everything We Do
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At the heart of our approach is a deep, uncompromising commitment to safety. We prioritize strict adherence to all safety requirements to protect:
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Our employees
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Contractors and partners
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The traveling public
Safety isn’t a checkbox—it’s embedded into our culture, our training, and our daily decision-making. This commitment to responsible, safe practices helps ensure that every project advances with integrity and care.
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Meet the Leadership Team
The KSI Leadership Team is well respected in the Florida CEI Industry. They have proven themselves to be innovative forward thinkers and problem solvers in the ever evolving transportation industry.
Becky Coker, CPA
Founder & CEO
Becky is the president and primary owner of KSI. She has more than 31 years of business development experience, with more than 27 years serving the construction industry in Florida. Becky is also a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Florida.
Ricky Langley, P.E.
Vice President & Area Manager
Ricky holds the position of Vice President and Central Florida Area Manager at KSI and boasts an impressive 36 years of experience in Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI). Before joining the engineering consulting sector, Ricky served as the District Secretary for the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) District 1.
Tom Deer, P.E.
Vice President & Principal
Tom serves as KSI’s Vice President of Operations and has served the construction industry in Florida for more than 32 years. Prior to working in the engineering consulting community, Tom served as the Resident Engineer for FDOT District 1 – Heartland Operations.
Innovation & Safety Focused
Steven Coker, P.E.
Vice President & Principal
Steven serves as KSI's Vice President and has over 31 years of CEI project experience. He currently serves as KSI's Quality Assurance Program Manager, ensuring that we consistently provide quality services to fully meet our clients' needs.
Aimee Griffin, MBA, PMP
Director of Marketing
Aimee is an industrial engineer and finance professional with a record of team leadership and project management. She has over 33 years of experience across several industries working in project controls, risk management and quality control.