Civil Enginering /Site Team Leader

5 Star Recruitment; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Civil Engineering / Site Team Leader based in Indianapolis, Indiana. This role involves directing civil/site design projects while managing and developing a team of engineers. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of civil engineering experience, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster client relationships. Candidates should be US Citizens or Green Card Holders, with the potential to obtain an Indiana PE license within 3-6 months of taking the position.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of civil/site engineering experience leading teams.
• Experience managing civil/site engineering projects.
• Ability to obtain Indiana PE license within 3-6 months.
• Experience working with clients.
• US citizen or Green Card holder.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop civil/site design projects.
• Manage staff workflow and development.
• Oversee project management and quality assurance.
• Ensure quality assurance and contract compliance across projects.
• Maintain client relationships and bid/proposal activities.
• Mentor junior engineers and project managers to grow capabilities.
• Collaborate with Group Leader and HR on staffing and performance.

Skills

Civil/site engineering experience

Team leadership

Client relationship management

Project management

Technical problem-solving

Civil/site design

Mentoring

Education

Civil Engineering Degree

Job description

About the job Civil Enginering /Site Team Leader

General duties include direction and development of civil/site design projects and leadership of a Civil/Site Team. Responsibilities include workflow and staff management, staff development, technical leadership, project management, quality assurance, and client management.

Workflow and Staff Management

• Facilitate staff sharing between teams
• Monthly team revenue and staffing projections with a 3-month look ahead
• Monitor monthly team revenue, billings, profitability, and staff utilization
• Identify hiring needs and assist with interviewing
• Ensure proper staff training
• Be flexible with staff on opportunities for advancement and learning within the team and the company
• Effectively deal with personnel issues within the team in conjunction with the Group Leader, Human Resources and upper management
• Assist Group Leader with employee performance review effort
• Update master group proposal tracking spreadsheet updated monthly to monitor workflow trends
• Team timesheet and expense report review/approval

Staff Development

• Assessment and goal setting for staff including performance reviews
• Develop technical skills of Design Engineers, Project Engineers and Project Managers
• Develop Design Engineers to become Project Managers or Senior Design Engineers
• Develop Project Managers to prepare proposals, establish fees, bill projects, and to be responsible for the financial success of projects
• Develop Project Managers to successfully manage all aspects of projects
• Develop Project Managers to create and maintain client relationships
• Create a timetable for Project Managers development and monitor progress
• Monitor and assist Project Managers performance
• Motivate employees and facilitate open dialogue and feedback

Technical Leadership

• Direct all aspects of the development of civil/site design projects
• Facilitate coordination between groups on multi-discipline projects
• Mentor less experienced staff
• Aid in technical problem solving
• Identify project roadblocks and assist in resolving them

Project Management

• Oversight of proposals, interviews, fee justifications, and contracts for the team
• Team project development and oversight
• Track financial progress of individual projects and Project Managers
• Drive velocity on all projects and maintain project schedules
• Assist team and other teams to be profitable
• Responsible for collection of Team AR as well as specific assigned clients

Quality Assurance

• Assist in the development and implementation of quality processes
• Ensure adoption by staff
• Ensure that every project gets adequate review at every stage
• Use technical resources to assist in quality control
• Establish good relationships with clients
• Client touches to determine customer satisfaction
• Oversight of contract preparation and negotiations
• Accompanying salespeople to establish new client relationships
• Work closely with the Private Sector business development staff on marketing, client development and management
• Conceptualizing and selling new work to existing and new clients
• Look for new opportunities with existing clients
• Look for opportunities with prospective clients
• Other duties as assigned

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
US Citizen or Green Card Holder

Must-Haves

• 8 Years of civil /site engineering experience
• Experience leading a team of at least 5 people - mix of engineers, PM's
• Leading civil/site projects (technical and people side)
• Experience working with clients
• Must have ability to get Indiana PE license in 3-6 months after taking position