Eastern and Central NC CEI Team Lead - Project Manager

Requisition Number: 2024-1050-17

S&ME is looking for a motivated and passionate CEI Team Lead - Project Manager to be based in our Raleigh, North Carolina office. This person would have a state-wide reach, but would predominantly focus in Eastern and Central North Carolina (focusing on NCDOT Divisions 1 through 10) to assist in building a nationally recognized construction engineering and inspection (CE&I) program and provide CE&I services to transportation clients, including Highway/Bridge, Rail, Aviation, Port and Pedestrian modes. Join us at S&ME!

As a CEI Team Lead - Project Manager, will be a team-oriented leader with expertise in construction management as the project lead on major construction projects, have a desire to participate in regionally and nationally significant projects, provide exemplary client relations, and demonstrate extraordinary responsiveness to transportation clients within a personally and professionally fulfilling work environment. You will be skilled in project development, seeking project opportunities, recruiting project personnel, and managing transportation projects.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Managing and delivering construction management and inspection contracts in their assigned areas
• Maintaining/building client relationships with NCDOT and other Municipal and County clients
• Construction Management /Inspection staff recruitment/retention/training
• Project QA/QC on projects in their assigned business areas
• Coordinating with the S&ME Regional Director, Statewide CEI Practice Leader, Office Principals, and other applicable team members as needs arise

What You Bring:

• A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management or related field
• 15+ years of experience with NCDOT, FHWA or local municipalities in Construction Management/Services on civil/transportation projects
• 5+ years experience in supervisory or management capacity
• A Professional Engineer License (North Carolina preferred)
• CMAA, PMP, and/or DBIA Certifications, a plus
• The willingness and ability to travel across the state as needs and opportunities arise
• Experience managing construction services for DOTs, rail and transit agencies, airports and/or toll authorities
• Experience in developing client relationships, proposals, and work opportunities

Working Conditions and Physical Demands:

You are willing and able to perform the physical demands of this position with the use of Company-provided Personal Protective Equipment such as:

• Working outdoors the majority of the time in varying weather conditions
• Walking over rough and uneven terrain
• Standing up to 8 hours a day, up to 12 hours on occasion
• Routinely lifting and carrying 40-50lbs, (field/laboratory samples and equipment)
• Maneuver field equipment safely, such as a loaded wheelbarrow, on uneven ground and around active construction sites
• Traveling out-of-town (typically overnight) for assignments as necessary
• Working outside of normal business hours when necessary

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 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 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, 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 with a firm committed to our employees and providing quality service to our clients, join us!

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.