CEI Practice Leader - Military veterans preferred

CEI Practice Leader

Requisition Number: 2024-1178-01A

S&ME is seeking a seasoned professional in Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) to spearhead our regional CEI practice across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. Join S&ME and lead our CEI practice to new heights, while fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration. This role can be based in our offices located in Cincinnati, Columbus, Lexington, Indianapolis, New Albany, or Evansville.

Your Day-to-Day:

As the CEI Practice Leader, you will drive the growth and success of our CEI team by:

• Leading a team of project managers and inspectors, fostering partnerships with state departments of transportation and other consulting firms.
• Managing existing contracts and overseeing transportation projects.
• Promoting teamwork and inclusivity, challenging and nurturing staff to excel.
• Developing and executing growth strategies with a comprehensive approach.
• Understanding and adapting to market dynamics to ensure quality service delivery and identify business opportunities.
• Championing strategic projects and collaborating with regional and service line leadership.
• Achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, employee retention, audit scores, and client satisfaction.

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
• 15+ years of project and program management-related experience with KYTC, INDOT, ODOT, or another state DOT
• Strong marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships within the practice
• Proven track record of success winning and delivering opportunities for multiple clients within the market segment
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration in a relevant state is a plus
• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Design-Build Professional certification (DBIA) certifications are a plus

Who We Are:

We are S&ME. For over 50 years, our collaborative approach to geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials has offered innovative solutions to solve our clients' most complex challenges. Together, our work results in lasting positive community impacts across the country.

Collectively, we are 1000+ proud employee-owners across 10+ states and value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities. With employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME. We know that creating an environment where employees can grow and flourish, both professionally and personally, leads to our collective drive for success. That's why we put our employees first in everything from safety to opportunity.

What We Offer:

We offer a generous benefits package with a full suite of voluntary options, including our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) and well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance in your career. We also believe in a flexible working environment, allowing you and your manager to determine how you can work most effectively and collaboratively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments.

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical Plans with HSA and FSA options
• Dental & Vision Plans
• 401K with Company Matching
• PTO with Rollover
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Credential Incentive Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Fleet for Project-Based Work
• Referral Bonuses
• & More!

If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join us at S&ME!

This is a full-time position with competitive pay based on experience. The successful candidate must meet the requirements of the company's Fleet Management Program, Substance Policy, and Reference Check Program. Submit resume, cover letter, and salary expectations for consideration. Only qualified candidates with acceptable employment eligibility verification (I-9) will be considered. Visa assistance is not provided. S&ME reserves the right to fill this position with an internal or external candidate at any time during the search. S&ME is not responsible for unauthorized job postings or submissions of resumes using external links/websites.

No candidate/recruiter calls, personal calls, or walk-ins are accepted.