CEI Practice Leader

CEI Practice Leader

Requisition Number: 2024-1800-24

S&ME is currently seeking a dynamic and passionate Practice Leader to lead our statewide Construction Engineering and Inspection (CEI) practice in Georgia. This individual must be based in Georgia.

What You Will Do:

As the CEI Practice Leader, your role entails leading the growth of a team comprising project managers and CEI inspectors by fostering partnerships with Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) and other consulting firms, managing existing contracts, and overseeing transportation projects. A successful 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.

• Develop and implement growth strategies with a programmatic approach.
• Possess a strong understanding of the Georgia market and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Oversee the delivery of quality services and identify business opportunities.
• Serve as a champion for strategic projects and collaborate with leadership.
• Be accountable for achieving service line KPIs such as revenue growth and client satisfaction (Net Promoter Score).

Who You Are:

• You have a minimum of 20+ years of project and program management-related experience with GDOT
• You have 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 have a Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, or a closely related field, a plus not a requirement

• You have a Professional Engineer (PE) registration in a relevant state, a plus not a requirement
• You have Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Design-Build Professional certification (DBIA) certifications, a plus not a requirement

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.

Check out this video https://bit.ly/41l9Kt2 to hear directly from our employee-owners on what it's like working at S&ME.

What We Offer:

We offer competitive pay and benefits, including 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.

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! Please visit our careers page to learn more about us: https://www.smeinc.com/

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.