Civil Practice Lead

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects in Wichita, KS, is seeking an experienced Civil Practice Lead. In this pivotal role, you will oversee and ensure the success of our Transportation Team by fostering strong client relationships, mentoring staff, and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, a Kansas PE license or the ability to obtain one, and at least 10 years of related experience. A comprehensive benefits package includes health, life insurance, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in transportation, traffic, or civil engineering.
• Ability to obtain Kansas PE license within four months.
• Experience with state DOT and local municipality projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Practice Lead for municipal and DOT projects.
• Oversee team work efforts for project accuracy and quality.
• Mentor and train staff on project goals and resource management.
• Prepare proposals and contract documents for projects.
• Develop strong client and peer relationships.
• Represent the company at industry meetings.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related curriculum

Licensed Kansas Professional Engineer

Job description

Job Overview

Wilson & Company is seeking an experienced Civil Practice Lead with a background in Transportation/Roadway design to join our team in Wichita, KS. In this role, you will oversee the growth, direction, and overall success of our Wichita Transportation Team by building a team, marketing services, building lasting client relations, mentoring staff, and ensuring deliverable quality.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Practice Lead for municipal, county, and/or DOT projects.
• Oversee and coordinate work efforts of the team to ensure accuracy, quality, and design to satisfy client expectations and requirements.
• Mentor and train staff and ensure team members have sufficient resources to accomplish goals and projects.
• Prepare project proposals, scopes of services, fee proposals, and contract documents for diverse project types.
• Develop and nurture strong relationships with clients and peers.
• Represent Wilson & Company at professional organization meetings and other industry meetings.
• Collaborate with regional and national managers regarding company goals, client development, and business planning.

Required Skills

• Proven ability to manage multiple team members and coordinate effectively with other engineers and technicians.
• Self‑starter with the ability to multitask and pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate effectively with direct reports, peers, senior staff, and clients.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time‑management skills.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related curriculum.
• Licensed Kansas Professional Engineer or ability to obtain within four months.
• Licensed professional engineer with at least ten years of experience in transportation, traffic, and/or civil engineering.
• Experience with winning and executing projects for state DOTs and/or local municipalities related to highways, streets, or sidewalks/trails preferred.

Salary

Annual salary range: $120,000 ‑ $185,000.

Benefits

We support our employees’ success and well‑being with a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

EEO Statement

We are an equal‑opportunity employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.