IT Support Lead

T Baker Smith, LLC.; Houston, Stafford (TX, TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

T. Baker Smith, LLC. is seeking an IT Support Lead in Houston to strengthen our engineering, surveying, and environmental teams. You will report to the IT Support Manager, combining hands-on troubleshooting with daily service coordination and technical coaching.

You will lead on CAD-related problems, coordinate with vendors, and mentor teammates to improve diagnostics and resolution. Grow with a firm that values security, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on IT support experience.
• Ability to assess urgency and business impact.
• Ability to explain technical problems clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Experience coaching teammates and driving resolution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate priorities, workload, and coverage to keep the support queue moving.
• Lead on difficult workstation and CAD-related problems including installations, conflicts, licensing, and break/fix incidents.
• Help teammates develop troubleshooting skills and confidence.
• Document fixes and implement practical improvements to recurring issues.
• Coordinate with internal tech teams and vendors while communicating with associates.

Skills

Hands-on IT support

Business impact judgement

Clear communication

Mentoring teammates

Adaptability with AI tools

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

CAD software

PowerShell

Job description

A career at TBS is a journey of empowerment, where innovation drives growth and a commitment to community shapes a better world. Explore opportunities to be part of our mission and build a rewarding future.

Job Title

Job Type

Full-time

Location

Houston - Stafford, TX 77477 US (Primary)

Category

Associate

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job Description

The Opportunity

T. Baker Smith is seeking an IT Support Lead to help strengthen support for our engineering, surveying, and environmental teams. Reporting to the IT Support Manager, you’ll combine hands-on troubleshooting with daily service coordination and technical coaching.

Key Responsibilities

Keep the support queue moving by coordinating priorities, workload, and coverage.

Take the lead on difficult workstation and complex application problems of all types, including CAD-related installation failures, software conflicts, deployment issues, configuration and integration problems, performance and compatibility issues, licensing and access errors, and break/fix incidents that interrupt project work.

Help teammates develop their troubleshooting skills and confidence.

Turn recurring problems into documented fixes and practical improvements.

Coordinate with internal technology team and vendors while maintaining clear communication with associates.

Qualifications and Approach

Candidates should bring substantial hands-on IT support experience and sound judgment about urgency, business impact, and when to involve additional expertise. The role requires the ability to explain technical problems clearly, coach teammates through diagnosis, and maintain accountability through resolution.

Experience supporting multiple offices or CAD-intensive environments is valuable. This is a hands-on technical leadership position.

A security-minded approach to everyday IT work is expected, including protecting firm and client information, recognizing and reporting suspicious activity, and helping associates work securely.

Openness to incorporating AI into everyday IT work is also expected, along with a willingness to learn, experiment with approved tools, and evaluate results critically while protecting firm and client information.

Technical Growth

This role offers opportunities to deepen technical expertise while guiding improvements in how the support team resolves complex issues. Collaboration with the infrastructure team may include systems administration, PowerShell automation, and technical projects that address recurring problems and strengthen service reliability. Technical growth also supports the Lead’s ability to coach teammates, improve troubleshooting practices, and turn successful solutions into repeatable processes.

Your Impact

This role helps shape how a growing support team operates, contributing to more reliable service, stronger team capabilities, and associates who can return to productive work with confidence.

Experience comes in different forms; many skills are transferable – and passion goes a long way. Here at TBS, we are in the business of cultivating people, and you are set up to succeed if you identify strongly with these values / behaviors; Growth oriented, Trustworthy, Responsive, Works hard, smart, & safe, Builds a positive team & family spirit, and are Enthusiastic & energetic.

We also know that diversity of background and thought can enhance problem-solving and encourage more creative thinking, which is why we are dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team.

Our purpose is investing in people to enhance communities and that commitment has endured for over 100 years. We pride ourselves in doing this by recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, passionate, and forward-thinking talent. T. Baker Smith is an equal opportunity employer, and we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and diverse environment for all associates.