Land Development Civil Engineering Team Lead (PE)

iLocatum; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

iLocatum in Centennial, CO seeks a Civil Engineering Team Lead (PE) to own land development projects from concept to completion, guiding a small team of engineers and designers.

This full-time direct-hire role emphasizes leadership, client interaction, and regulatory coordination to deliver cost-effective, compliant solutions across multiple projects.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience with a focus on land development.
• Strong technical expertise in Civil Engineering design - grading, drainage, utilities, and site design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
• Experience reviewing construction plans, cost estimates, calculations, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
• Experience working with municipalities, review agencies, and regulatory entities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 2-6 engineers and designers, managing workload, priorities, and deliverables.
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers and Design Engineers through meaningful feedback and hands‑on direction.
• Conduct performance reviews and evaluate staff capabilities at regular intervals.
• Maintain team utilization targets and overall technical performance.
• Sign and seal drawings prepared under your supervision.
• Lead projects or major portions of projects as Production Lead.
• Review construction plans, cost estimates, calculations, models, and reports for accuracy and quality.
• Manage project budgets and schedules, identifying bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Serve as a professional point of contact in client meetings, phone calls, and email correspondence.
• Build and maintain relationships with city, county, and regulatory agency professionals.
• Participate in conceptual and creative project planning to deliver cost-effective and practical solutions.
• Support proposal preparation and additional services documentation as needed.

Skills

Civil Engineering

Land Development

Team Leadership

Project Management

Mentoring

Regulatory Coordination

Client Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD Civil 3D

Job description

Land Development Civil Engineering Team Lead (PE) Centennial, CO | Full-Time | Direct Hire | $95,000 - $140,000

If you're a civil engineer who's ready to lead a team, own projects from concept to completion, and help shape the next chapter of a growing Colorado firm, this role was built for you.

Must-Haves

• 5+ years of civil engineering experience with a focus on land development
• Strong technical expertise in Civil Engineering design - grading, drainage, utilities, and site design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution
• Experience reviewing construction plans, cost estimates, calculations, and reports for accuracy and completeness
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision
• Experience working with municipalities, review agencies, and regulatory entities

Nice to Have

• Experience with hydrology and hydraulics modeling - StormCAD, CUHP, EPA SWMM, or HEC-RAS
• Experience mentoring or leading junior engineering staff
• Familiarity with water resources, wastewater, transportation, structural, or geotechnical disciplines

About the Company

A Colorado-based civil engineering firm with over 50 years of history and a track record of delivering land development, transportation, water resources, structural, and surveying projects across the state. With 100 employees and active plans to grow, this is a firm that has built a strong reputation and is now investing in the people and leadership to take it further. Stable, established, and going somewhere.

What You'll Own

• Lead a team of 2-6 engineers and designers, managing workload, priorities, and deliverables
• Mentor and develop Project Engineers and Design Engineers through meaningful feedback and hands‑on direction
• Conduct performance reviews and evaluate staff capabilities at regular intervals
• Maintain team utilization targets and overall technical performance
• Sign and seal drawings prepared under your supervision

Project Production

• Lead projects or major portions of projects as Production Lead
• Review construction plans, cost estimates, calculations, models, and reports for accuracy and quality
• Manage project budgets and schedules, identifying bottlenecks and driving continuous improvement
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Client and Agency Interaction

• Serve as a professional point of contact in client meetings, phone calls, and email correspondence
• Build and maintain relationships with city, county, and regulatory agency professionals
• Participate in conceptual and creative project planning to deliver cost-effective and practical solutions
• Support proposal preparation and additional services documentation as needed