Team Leader, Municipal

Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Austin, Texas, seeks a Team Leader to direct multiple projects, ensuring quality and profitability. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of engineering and leadership experience, with a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and a Professional Engineer license. Responsibilities include supervising team members, managing client relationships, and driving business growth. This role offers the opportunity to establish mentorship programs and enhance team success.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in Engineering and leadership.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Participation in technical committees or professional practice organizations is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs execution of multiple projects ensuring quality and profitability.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of team members.
• Responsible for winning work and growing market share.

Skills

Client management expertise

Team motivation

Negotiation skills

Collaborative culture cultivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

The Team Leader directs the effective execution of multiple projects in a specific market ensuring quality, strategy, efficient delivery, and profitable project performance.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the development and execution of team business plan and marketing strategy. Guide and lead others based on deep expertise in a specific market.
• Provides expertise in client management for contract negotiation, winning work strategy, growing market share, and ability to act as a trusted advisor to clients.
• Supervises and coordinates the work of others. Establishing development opportunities for junior/mid-level staff and continued mentorship. Guide and oversee Senior Project Managers and Project Managers. Responsible for the total success of the team including financial health, people’s health and client satisfaction.
• Provides leadership and guidance for overall firm objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Responsible for winning work and growing market share by leading proposal and pursuit initiatives.

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering
• 10+ years’ experience in Engineering and leadership
• Professional License (PE)

Preferred Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in engineering
• Market certifications
• Participates in technical committees or professional practice organizations
• Understands client decision-making process and can build/develop relationships internally and externally
• Ability to maintain key client relationships with personnel at a decision-making level and serves as the client manager.
• Proficient in team motivation, and cultivating a collaborative and innovative culture
• Understanding contract terms and can negotiate when establishing agreements with clients

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, status, or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900 or by email using [e-mail]. For more information about your rights under the law, see: Know Your Rights