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Civil Engineering Team Leader

Saige Partners


Job Location:

Des Moines, IA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 100000 - 125000
Posted: 3 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 22 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Civil Engineering Team Leader

We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Civil Engineering leader to establish grow and lead a high-performing team in Central Iowa. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer who is passionate about leadership client development and expanding a regional engineering presence.

In this role you will recruit and mentor technical professionals oversee a diverse portfolio of municipal and private development projects and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. Backed by the resources of a well-established employee-owned engineering organization with decades of industry success youll have the support needed to build a thriving team while making a lasting impact on the region.

This is a Direct Hire role.


What you will be doing as a Civil Engineering Team Leader

  • Recruit develop mentor and lead a growing team of civil engineering professionals.
  • Provide leadership and technical oversight for municipal infrastructure and private development projects.
  • Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
  • Lead business development efforts including networking proposal preparation RFP responses presentations and contract negotiations.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients stakeholders and subconsultants throughout project lifecycles.
  • Oversee project execution quality control scheduling and financial performance.
  • Provide technical guidance coaching and professional development opportunities for engineering staff.
  • Collaborate with executive leadership to execute strategic growth initiatives and expand the firms presence within the Central Iowa market.
  • Ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and in accordance with client expectations and regulatory requirements.
Skills you ideally bring to the table as a Civil Engineering Team Leader
  • Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Masters degree preferred).
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa or the ability to obtain Iowa licensure.
  • Minimum of 8 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience managing projects leading teams and/or driving business development.
  • Broad technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
    • Municipal infrastructure
    • Water distribution systems
    • Sanitary sewer collection systems
    • Water resources
    • Transportation
    • Land development
    • Permitting
    • Construction administration
  • Demonstrated success developing client relationships and generating new business opportunities.
  • Experience preparing proposals negotiating contracts and managing client expectations.
  • Excellent leadership communication organizational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.

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Hours you will be work as a Civil Engineering Team Leader

First Shift

Compensation you will receive as a Civil Engineering Team Leader :
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Performance-based bonus opportunities
  • Additional compensation for extra hours worked
  • Flexible and remote work options
  • Generous paid time off and company holidays
  • Medical dental vision life disability and dependent life insurance
  • 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer matching
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Prepaid legal services

Saige Partners one of the fastest growing technology and talent companies in the Midwest believes in people with a passion to help them succeed. We are in the business of helping professionals Build Careers Not Jobs. Saige Partners believes employees are the most valuable asset to building a thriving and successful company culture. Contact us to learn more about the opportunity below or check out other opportunities at Experience:

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