Team Lead

Ceso; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule

401K with Company Match

Paid Holidays

Training and Development

Job summary

CESO, Inc. is seeking a Civil Team Lead to oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of engineering construction documentation across multiple complex projects.

You will manage production teams, set priorities, and ensure schedules, budgets, and quality standards are met, while mentoring staff and guiding technical decisions. You will lead internal and external meetings, interact with AHJs, and drive best practices in design and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role is preferred.
• FE exam completion and EIT licensure are preferred; PE licensure is preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of AutoCAD/Civil 3D, AutoTurn, Deltek, BlueBeam Revu and other design software.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Direct and support production teams by assigning tasks and balancing workloads.
• Oversee full lifecycle of projects from planning through construction documentation and administration.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on budgeting, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and proposals.
• Provide expert guidance on design, code compliance, and QA reviews.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Regulatory guidance

QA/QC

Client communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field

Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) examination

EIT licensure

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure (preferred)

Tools

AutoCAD/Civil 3D

AutoTurn

Deltek

BlueBeam Revu

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Overview

Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? With a diverse portfolio of residential, energy, commercial, light industrial and public programs, CESO has the opportunity for you to develop your career. We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service – to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of “empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients’ visions to life,” so if this speaks to you, let’s connect!

At CESO, a Civil Team Lead brings advanced engineering expertise and leadership experience to oversee the design, coordination, and delivery of engineering construction documentation, specifications, and details across multiple complex projects. This position is responsible for managing production teams, setting priorities, and ensuring alignment with project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and company best practices. The Team Lead actively leads internal and external meetings, providing strategic input and technical guidance based on extensive experience, research, and industry knowledge. The Team Lead mentors and supports team members, fostering professional growth and collaboration, while also reviewing and approving engineering deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and consistency. In addition, the Team Lead leverages software and tools to evaluate and refine designs, troubleshoot complex issues, and contribute to high‑level technical reports and project documentation.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the team’s quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Direct and support production teams by assigning tasks, balancing workloads, and ensuring high‑quality deliverables that meet technical and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of projects—from planning and design through construction documentation and administration—ensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads on project budgeting, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and proposal development.
• Offer expert guidance on design, code compliance, and technical problem‑solving, including implementation of Quality Management Programs, QA reviews, engineering/architectural calculations, and documentation accuracy.
• Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams, clients, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure project clarity, alignment, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Interpret and apply company, client, and jurisdictional requirements, standards and applicable codes to ensure all designs and documentation meet professional, legal and safety obligations.
• Perform or coordinate site visits, field measurements, and construction observations to validate existing conditions and support construction administration.
• Implement and uphold quality management processes, recommend design improvements, and contribute to the development of best practices and standards.
• Lead meetings, document decisions, and clearly communicate project goals, updates, and changes to all relevant parties, including clients and senior leadership.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering or related field is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of professional experience is required.
• Minimum of 2 years in a leadership or management role is preferred.
• Completion of Fundamentals of Engineering Examination (FE) and certification as an EIT with a state licensure board is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure is preferred.
• Computer skills necessary to enter daily timesheet data and use Microsoft Outlook for email correspondence.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, AutoCAD/Civil 3D, AutoTurn, Deltek, BlueBeam Revu and other applicable design software.

Benefits

• Flexible and Hybrid Work Schedule
• Paid Time Off – Credited to You 100% Upfront
• 401K with a Company Match
• Rewards and Recognition Program
• Training and Development to Foster Professional Growth
• Paid Holidays
• Medical / Dental / Vision Coverage
• Welcome Box
• Casual Dress Code
• Reimbursement for Professional Licenses
• Paid Time Off for Community Team Service Events
• Voluntary or Supplemental Short-Term / Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Bonding and Recovery
• Employee Events such as Lunches and Outings to Foster a Positive Work Environment

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E‑Verify and is a drug‑free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug/alcohol checks are required.