CEI Manager
Requisition Number: 2024-1178-01
S&ME is currently seeking an experienced and passionate engineer to lead and manage our statewide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) practice in Indiana as our CEI Manager/Practice Leader. If you're passionate about leading teams, driving growth, and making a tangible impact in the CEI industry, we invite you to join our growing team. This individual must be based near one of our Indiana offices: Indianapolis, New Albany/Louisville KY, or Evansville.
What You Will Do:
As the CEI Manager/Practice Leader, you'll oversee the growth and success of our team of project managers and CEI inspectors by fostering partnerships with Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and other consulting firms, managing existing contracts, and overseeing transportation projects. A successful CEI Manager/Practice Leader will embody S&ME's culture, promoting teamwork and inclusivity, while also challenging and nurturing staff to excel. Key responsibilities include devising and executing growth strategies, understanding market dynamics, ensuring quality service delivery, identifying business opportunities, championing strategic projects, and collaborating with regional and service line leadership. Your performance will be measured by various KPIs, including revenue growth, employee retention, audit scores, and client satisfaction.
- Developing and executing targeted strategies to expand the CEI program.
- Leveraging market knowledge to adapt approaches for maximum effectiveness in Indiana.
- Ensuring top-tier project delivery while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Acting as a strategic leader for high-profile CEI projects and working with regional leadership.
- Driving success through measurable goals like revenue growth, team retention, and client satisfaction metrics.
What We're Looking For:
We want a results-driven professional with extensive experience in INDOT project supervisor and/or program management who thrives in leadership and business development roles. You should have:
- 20+ years of CEI-related project/program management or project supervisor experience with INDOT
- Strong marketing and business development skills in addition to contacts/relationships within the CEI practice
- A proven track record of success winning and delivering opportunities for multiple clients within the market
- A bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field
- A Professional Engineer (PE) registration in Indiana, or the ability to obtain within 6 months
- Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Design-Build Professional certification (DBIA) certifications, a plus not a requirement
About S&ME:
For over 50 years, S&ME has delivered innovative solutions in geotechnical, civil, environmental, and construction materials, tackling our clients' toughest challenges. Our work creates lasting, positive impacts on communities nationwide.
We are a team of 1000+ employee-owners across 10+ states, valuing eagerness, passion, honesty, and hard work. As employee-owners, we're all invested in each other's success and the success of S&ME. We prioritize an environment where employees can thrive both professionally and personally, ensuring that our collective drive for success starts with putting our employees first in everything from safety to opportunities.
What We Offer:
We offer a comprehensive 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.
