Civil Engineering Team Leader

Saigepartners; Des Moines (IA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Flexible and remote work options

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, vision, life, and LTD

401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer-m

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Prepaid legal services

Job summary

Saige Partners in Des Moines, IA seeks a Civil Engineering Team Leader to build and manage a high-performing team focused on municipal and private development projects. Lead client relations and project delivery from inception through closeout.

The role emphasizes growth of client relationships, proposal development, and contract negotiation, with a healthcare of ESOP and strong benefits. PE licensure and 8+ years of civil engineering experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Iowa or ability to obtain Iowa licensure.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
• At least 5 years of experience managing projects, leading teams, and/or driving business development.

Responsibilities

• 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, proposals, 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 firm's presence within the Central Iowa market.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Mentoring

Strategic growth

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Job description

## Civil Engineering Team Leader**Des Moines,IA**Posted: 07/02/2026Employment Type:PermanentIndustry: Civil / Structural / AECJob Number: 7029## Job DescriptionWe strive to be Your Future, Your Solution to accelerate your career!Contact Clint Lester at [e-mail] to learn more about this opportunity!Let’s Chat! Book a time here!**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, you'll 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 firm's 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 ... * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master's 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.Learn more about Saige Partners on Facebook or LinkedIn.Hours you will be work as a Civil Engineering Team LeaderFirst ShiftCompensation you will receive as a Civil Engineering Team Leader : * $115,000 - 125,000* 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 servicesSaige 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 https://careers.saigepartners.com/.