The CMS Project Engineer/Consultant serves as a key leader at the intersection of project delivery, technical oversight, and business growth. This position requires the ability to manage multiple projects, lead technical staff, and ensure consistent delivery of industry-leading services in alignment with SME standards. The role also plays a critical part in expanding SME's local presence and supporting long-term regional growth initiatives.

A primary focus of this position is developing and maintaining strong client relationships through local visibility, responsiveness, and building trust. This team member is expected to contribute to backlog growth, identify new opportunities, and help build a sustainable pipeline of work. Candidates who bring an existing client base or demonstrate the ability to generate business will be highly successful in this role.

From an operational perspective, the CMS Project Engineer/Consultant is responsible for managing projects from planning through execution, including scheduling, resource coordination, quality control, and client communication. The role includes leading site visits, providing technical consultation, and reviewing reports and project deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.

This role also includes leadership responsibilities, with a strong emphasis on mentoring and developing staff. They will guide junior and developing team members, helping them build technical skills, project management capabilities, and confidence in field and client-facing environments.

This position is critical to SME's strategy of strengthening our presence in the northern Indiana market. By establishing strong local leadership, the CMS Project Engineer will directly contribute to winning work, executing projects successfully, and building a high-performing team that can scale with regional growth demands.

The ideal candidate is a professional who can balance short-term operational demands with long-term business development efforts. The long-term expectation is to drive profitability, expand market presence, and contribute to the overall success of the Fort Wayne CMS team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage CMS projects from planning through execution

• Lead and mentor technical staff, including junior team members

• Review reports, technical letters, and project deliverables

• Perform site visits and provide technical consultation

• Maintain project scope, schedule, quality, and client expectations

• Build and maintain strong client relationships in the regional market

• Support business development and contribute to backlog growth

• Identify new project opportunities and support regional expansion

• Support team development and help establish a strong local presence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

• 8+ years of experience in construction materials testing or related services

• Demonstrated experience managing projects and leading teams

• Ability to develop and maintain client relationships

• Proven ability to generate or grow a book of business (preferred)

• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills

• Ability to align with SME culture and operate within established processes

• Ability to handle physical demands, such as lifting (up to 50lbs repetitively), walking on uneven ground frequently, and carrying equipment, working in various weather conditions, and traveling to different locations.

SME's Core Values:

• Honesty and Integrity
• Respect
• Selfless Service
• Teamwork
• Practical Solutions

Benefits:

At SME, we believe that taking care of our employees is the cornerstone of our success. Our commitment to your well-being goes beyond a job- it is about helping you thrive both personally and professionally. We offer a benefits package that is not simply meeting an expectation, but a key component of your overall job satisfaction. The following list highlights many of the benefits SME offers its employees.

• SME provides Medical, Dental, and Vision after 30 days of employment.
• SME covers the premium cost of medical insurance so that you and your families never have to worry about the costs of healthcare.
• 401k match
• Yearly profit sharing that goes directly into your 401k
• Yearly performance bonuses
• Yearly wage evaluations
• Flexible Spending Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Competitive Paid Time Off
• Volunteer Time Off