CEI Practice Leader
Requisition Number: 2024-1178-01
S&ME is on the lookout for an experienced leader in Construction Engineering and Inspections (CEI) to elevate our regional CEI practice across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky. If you're passionate about leading teams, driving growth, and making a tangible impact on infrastructure, we invite you to join our dynamic team. With multiple office locations available-Cincinnati, Columbus, Lexington, Indianapolis, New Albany, or Evansville-you'll have the flexibility to lead from where you are, which is one of our core values.
About The Role:
As the CEI Practice Leader, your expertise will be pivotal in driving the growth and success of our CEI team by:
- Leading and Inspiring Teams: Oversee a talented group of project managers and inspectors, building strong partnerships with state departments of transportation and other consulting firms.
- Contract Management and Project Oversight: Take charge of existing contracts and lead the execution of transportation projects, ensuring all deliverables meet our high standards.
- Team Building and Development: Foster a culture of teamwork and inclusivity, challenge your staff to push their limits, and support their professional growth.
- Strategic Growth Implementation: Develop and execute well-rounded growth strategies that align with market trends, ensuring quality service delivery while identifying new business opportunities.
- Market Adaptability: Stay ahead of market dynamics, adapting strategies to maintain a competitive edge and ensure client satisfaction.
- Project and Leadership Collaboration: Champion strategic projects and work closely with regional and service line leadership to drive the success of our CEI practice.
- Driving Performance: Focus on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as revenue growth, employee retention, audit scores, and client satisfaction to achieve outstanding results.
About You:
- You have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
- You have 15+ years of project and program management-related experience in CEI with KYTC, INDOT, ODOT, or another state DOT
- You have strong marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships within the practice
- You have a proven track record of success winning and delivering opportunities for multiple clients within the market segment
- You are a Professional Engineer (PE) registration in a relevant state, is a plus
About 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 options, including well-being programs to support you and your family, as well as the development resources you need to advance in your career. We 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, Dental & Vision Plans with HSA and FSA options
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 401K with Company Matching
- PTO with Rollover
- Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Credential Incentive Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Company Vehicle with Gas Card for Project-Based Work
- $2,000-5,000 Referral Bonuses
- & More!
If you are seeking a challenging and rewarding career in CEI 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.
