S&ME Inc Hiring for Geotechnical Operations Manager at Lexington, KY  Full Time

Geotechnical Operations Manager

Requisition Number: 2023-1360-09

S&ME is a reputable and thriving, 100% employee-owned, multi-disciplined civil engineering firm, offering civil, geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing and inspection services since 1973. We are proud employee-owners tenaciously working together to solve our clients’ most complex challenges. We value eager, passionate, honest, and hard-working employees who strive to make positive impacts on our communities.

We are currently seeking a full-time Operations Manager to join our Geotechnical team in New Albany, Indiana, or the greater Lousiville KY-IN area.

Job Snapshot:

As the Operations Manager, you will manage and oversee the day-to-day operations of the New Albany Geotechnical Services group and report directly to the Office Principal.

Organization / People

• Manage the day-to-day operations including staff training, development, and performance review, client management, utilization of equipment and facilities, safety oversight, quality of services and work product, timely delivery of services and deliverables, and adherence to company policies and procedures;
• Oversee and manage the success of the key department metrics including revenue growth, staff chargeability, project billing and collections, and project profitability;
• Participate in business development activities and partner with the Client Development Team to identify, develop, win, and execute project opportunities and build and maintain client relationships;
• Cross-sell and support their team in cross-selling of other S&ME services in support of the overall firm and the client’s best interest;
• Oversee and monitor overall staff assignments and workload ensuring that the team has the right mix of experience and certifications for the market, and to meet the client’s needs;
• Participate and oversee the selection and onboarding of key hires and staffing within the group;
• Provide direct supervision to group’s Professionals and Administrative support;
• Create an environment that emphasizes collaboration and coordination; provide feedback, mentorship and support growth opportunities throughout the group;
• Seek and be open to feedback from other Operations Managers, Field Services Managers, Project Managers, etc., to facilitate profitable growth, continuous improvement;
• Collaborate with the Office Principal, Project Managers, Senior Reviewers, and Corporate Safety and Human Resources to develop, implement and maintain best practices and consistently apply and enforce standardized process and procedures;
• Display conduct that portrays a positive company brand with name recognition in their field of work and for the company.

Project Management

• Supervise the preparation of proposals and cost estimates to clients to ensure proper scoping of services, staff availability, and pricing to achieve desired profitability;
• Supervise and coordinate with the Project Managers and Staff Professionals to ensure on-time and on-budget project delivery in accordance with the client’s requirements and within company policies, procedures, and standards;
• Manage projects for key clients or on key projects including project deliverables, billing, and AR;
• Develop undean rstanding of project-related risk and be familiar with company risk policies.

Safety/Quality

• Responsible for creating and modeling a safe work environment;

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or GED
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Geotechnical Engineering or a Construction related field and a minimum of 3 years of related experience or the equivalent of a minimum of 9 years of combined work experience and vocational training
• Experience building and maintaining client relationships, proven ability to grow a business with experience winning work and increasing backlog
• Effective communication skills (speaking, reading, and writing), using the English language
• Ability and desire to divide time between the office and regular site visits in the field to support and engage field staff
• Willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Demonstrated positive leadership and management skills with a good understanding of business metrics, sales, client development and service, safety policies/procedures, human resources policies/procedures, risk management concepts, and other applicable project management procedures

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional license or registration
• 5+ years of experience in Operational and/or Project Management, experience within the A/E/C industry

Why S&ME:

Our people are the heartbeat of our company, and with employee ownership at our foundation, we are all vested in the success of each other and S&ME as a whole. Personal and professional growth, fueled by development, leadership, and engagement efforts, propels us forward. Our commitment to our purpose of “helping you prosper” and our culture shines through these programs.

Check out this video: to hear directly from our employee-owners and learn how you can grow and thrive with us.

S&ME Benefits to Help You Thrive:

• Competitive Compensation
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision Plans
• Health Savings Account with company contributions/Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company matching and Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
• PTO / Holidays with the ability to carryover
• Credential Incentive Program and Tuition Reimbursement
• Company Vehicle with gas card (if applicable)
• Referral Bonuses

Does this role align with your career goals and sound like something you would like to be a part of? If so, we would be thrilled to welcome you to the family, visit us to apply:

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.

An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Minorities/Females/Disability/Veterans; VEVRAA Federal Contractor