Team Leader - Drilling

OWN, Inc.; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

Career development opportunities

Job summary

OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm with employee ownership, serving Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and Field Services across Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. The role focuses on leading geotechnical projects, delivering high-quality results, and fostering client relationships.

You will supervise project teams, manage scopes and schedules, promote safety, and mentor staff while supporting business growth and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Geotechnical/Environmental Engineering or related field
• 10-15 years of geotechnical investigations, materials testing, environmental assessments, and/or drilling
• Strong project management and client-relations skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Responsibilities

• Deliver the OWN Experience by focusing on Clients, OWNers, Safety, Quality, and Financial Health
• Lead technical teams through all project phases
• Manage projects for quality, schedule, and budget
• Define scope, schedules, and budgets; monitor progress
• Enforce QA/QC procedures and company standards
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans
• Conduct debriefs and drive continuous improvement
• Champion safety; ensure safe work practices
• Mentor and develop team members; conduct performance reviews
• Support onboarding, training, and skill development

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client engagement

Communication

QA/QC

Mentoring

Education

Bachelors in Civil/Geotechnical/Env Eng

Tools

Geotechnical software

Job description

OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. Our talented team builds futures while helping shape the built environment across the country from our offices in Missouri, Kansas, and Arkansas. We serve the Private Development and Public Infrastructure markets with core offerings of Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, and Field Services. No matter the project or scope, our clients enjoy problem-solving and service that goes beyond the expected.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the OWN Experience every day by focusing on what drives our success—Clients, OWNers, Safety, Quality, and Financial Health.
• Lead technical teams in maximizing success at each phase of the project lifecycle.
• Manage assigned projects to ensure quality, schedule, and budget goals are achieved.
• Lead project kickoffs, define scope, establish schedules and budgets, and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement and enforce company standards, QA/QC procedures, and quality control processes on all projects.
• Identify project risks and collaborate with Group Leaders to develop and implement mitigation strategies.
• Conduct project debriefs and promote continuous improvement in delivery and collaboration.
• Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all OWNers and clients maintain safe work practices.
• Lead, mentor, and manage assigned team members to support their development, engagement, and utilization.
• Conduct performance reviews, providing coaching, feedback, and career development guidance.
• Support onboarding, training, and skill development initiatives for team members
• Provide day-to-day direction on workload, priorities, and professional growth.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field preferred
• 10-15 years of experience focused in geotechnical investigations, materials testing procedures, environmental assessments, and/or drilling techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of field services principles, practices, and industry standards.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to effectively plan, organize, and prioritize multiple projects and resources.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively engage with clients, stakeholders, and team members.
• Business acumen and a customer-focused mindset, with a track record of successfully growing client relationships and securing new business opportunities.
• Familiarity with relevant geotechnical software and design tools.
• Strong commitment to safety and the promotion of a safe work environment.
• A drive for continuous improvement and innovation, seeking opportunities to enhance departmental processes and performance.

When you join us, you can find your OWN way through:

1. Community. Giving of time, treasures, and talents to fulfill personal passions and show up in your community.

2. Empowerment. Our employees are given full reign and the trust to make decisions in the best interest of their clients and teams.

3. Flexibility. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.

4. ESOP. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is owned 100% by employees – equitably, a fact most employee-owned firms can’t claim.

5. Having fun. Laughing, jokes, high fives, celebrations – we take our work seriously but not ourselves.

6. Teamwork. A sense of belonging, learning from those around you, and feeling like you’re on the winning team.

It is the policy of OWN, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities to all persons without regard to their race, age, color, physical handicap or disability, military service record, religion, sex, national origin or any other categorization protected by law, and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunity through a positive continuing program.