Team Leader, Municipal

Job Summary

To support our continued growth LAN is looking to add a Municipal Team Leader in Austin TX!

This individual is responsible for managing and coordinating all project efforts to ensure effective execution. Prepares financial work plans and serves as a primary client liaison. Youll lead a talented team through the planning design and delivery of critical Municipal projects making sure everything runs smoothly from kickoff to completion.

Our Team Leaders direct the effective execution of multiple projects in a specific market and ensuring quality strategy efficient delivery and profitable project performance.

Were not just looking for someone to check the boxeswere looking for someone to bring fresh ideas to the table. Whether its improving system efficiency reducing lifecycle costs or helping our clients streamline maintenance your innovative thinking will make a real impact!

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter authority within a multi-disciplined market sector applying deep understanding of technical standards and industry best practices.
• Drives client relationship strategy including contract discussions pursuit positioning market expansion efforts and serving as a strategic partner to key clients.
• Provides leadership and guidance to team members supporting career development feedback processes and compensation discussions.
• Partners in talent acquisition efforts to identify attract and retain high-performing professionals.
• Oversees and directs pursuit strategy including leading proposal development and interview preparation.
• Contributes to the creation and implementation of the teams annual business and growth strategy.
• Accountable for overall team performance including financial results team engagement and client experience.
• Aligns team resources and priorities to ensure balanced workloads and successful project delivery.
• Evaluates and negotiates contractual agreements with clients and subconsultants to ensure alignment with project and business objectives.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or similar field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas or ability to receive transfer license within 3 months of employment
• 10 years of experience in civil engineering
• Prior leadership or management experience
• Ability to lead design teams in Civil3D and/or OpenRoads (ORD)
• Technical experience working on projects within the utilities (water/wastewater pumping & conveyance) transportation and/or water resources fields
• Preferred local municipality relationships surrounding the Austin metroplex

Preferred Education & Experience

• Masters degree in engineering
• Market certifications
• Participates in technical committees or professional practice organizations
• Understands client decision-making process and can build/develop relationships internally and externally
• Ability to maintain key client relationships with personnel at a decision-making level and serves as the client manager.
• Proficient in team motivation and cultivating a collaborative and innovative culture
• Understanding contract terms and can negotiate when establishing agreements with clients

Whats different about LAN

We do important work and we have a good time doing it!

• Purpose: Its not just about getting the work done. We infuse purpose into our projects and intention into how we treat our clients and our people
• Expertise: We provide a platform for people to grow and do their best work
• Community: We take care of each other and foster a sense of inclusion

Were a team that supports each other respects differences celebrates together and shows up.

What are benefits like at LAN

• Competitive base salary and additional bonuses
• Competitive health dental and vision insurance
• Company paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays & Flexible Schedules
• Civic Duty Leave & Military Leave
• Paid Paternal Leave (Maternal Paternal and Adoption)
• Competitive 401(K) with Company Match
• Pre-Tax Health Savings (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin citizenship disability status protected veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by federal status or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc. is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at or by email using . For more information about your rights under the law see: Know Your Rights