Senior Construction Services Manager - Survey

Are you a highly experienced construction professional ready for a leadership role? Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in Indianapolis is seeking a Senior Construction Service Manager to lead our team and manage a diverse portfolio of construction projects. We're looking for a professional who can own every phase of a project, from initial client contact to final as-built completion.

At CEC, we believe in investing in our employees. You'll benefit from performance and spot bonuses, our unique stock ownership program (available to all employees!), robust internal training, and structured mid-year and end-of-year performance reviews with goal setting to support your professional growth.

What You'll Do:

As a Senior Construction Service Manager, you will be the driving force behind our construction services, overseeing projects from a high-level perspective. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Client Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, managing expectations, communicating project updates, and building lasting relationships.
• Project Leadership: Provide comprehensive oversight for multiple construction projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on schedule and within budget. This includes coordinating and directing field crews and subconsultants.
• Financial Oversight: Manage project finances, including timely and accurate invoicing, cost tracking, and profitability analysis.
• As-built Management: Ensure the timely and precise completion of as-builts and other final deliverables, maintaining a high standard of quality for project closeout.
• Problem-Solving: Proactively identify and resolve potential issues on-site and in the office to maintain project momentum and client satisfaction.

This role is ideal for a seasoned manager who thrives on leading teams and managing complex projects from start to finish. If you have a proven track record of successful client interaction, project coordination, and financial management, we encourage you to apply and become a leader in our growing organization.

• Experience: A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive experience in the construction industry, with a strong background in construction services, project management, or a related field.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in managing multiple complex construction projects simultaneously. This includes a deep understanding of construction methods, timelines, and deliverables, including as-built surveys.
• Leadership and Management: Proven ability to lead and coordinate field crews, subcontractors, and office staff. Experience in team building, mentorship, and project scheduling is essential.
• Business Acumen: Strong skills in project financial management, including invoicing, cost control, and profitability analysis. Experience with budget forecasting and contract negotiation is highly desirable.
• Client Relations: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a successful track record of client contact, relationship management, and conflict resolution.
• Education:  An associate degree in Land Surveying, Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or experience commensurate on 7-10 years in construction surveying.
• Certification: A valid driver's license is required.

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community – focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite – focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA – focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women – focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you – that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITERS

If CEC has not expressly requested recruiting services or contractually engaged with you for recruiting services on a specific position, any resumes or candidate profiles sent to CEC shall be considered unsolicited.  Therefore, any such submissions will be considered property of CEC, with no associated fees due to your firm.