Team Leader, Municipal

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN); Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) seeks a Municipal Team Leader in Austin, TX to guide planning, design, and delivery of municipal projects. Lead a talented team from kickoff to completion, ensuring quality, strategy, and profitable performance.

You will drive client relationships, oversee project delivery, and contribute to the team’s growth and innovation while maintaining strong internal collaboration with stakeholders in the Austin region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering is required.
• PE license in Texas or transfer within 3 months of employment.
• 10+ years of civil engineering experience with leadership background.
• Ability to lead design teams in Civil3D and/or OpenRoads.
• Experience on utilities (water/wastewater, transportation, water resources) projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter authority in a multi-disciplinary market sector.
• Drive client relationship strategy and pursue market expansion.
• Provide leadership and guidance to team members and support career development.
• Partner in talent acquisition to attract high performers.
• Oversee proposal development and interview preparation.
• Contribute to annual business and growth strategy of the team.
• Accountable for team performance including finances and client experience.
• Align resources for balanced workloads and successful project delivery.
• Negotiate contracts with clients and subconsultants.

Skills

Leadership

Civil Engineering

Civil3D/OpenRoads

PE Texas

Client relationship mgmt

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

PE license Texas

Tools

Civil3D

OpenRoads

Job description

Job Summary

To support our continued growth, LAN is looking to add a Municipal Team Leader in Austin, TX!

This individual is responsible for managing and coordinating all project efforts to ensure effective execution. Prepares financial work plans and serves as a primary client liaison. You'll lead a talented team through the planning, design, and delivery of critical Municipal projects, making sure everything runs smoothly from kickoff to completion.

Our Team Leaders direct the effective execution of multiple projects in a specific market and ensuring quality, strategy, efficient delivery, and profitable project performance.

We're not just looking for someone to check the boxes—we're looking for someone to bring fresh ideas to the table. Whether it's improving system efficiency, reducing lifecycle costs, or helping our clients streamline maintenance, your innovative thinking will make a real impact!

Job Responsibilities

• Serves as a subject matter authority within a multi-disciplined market sector, applying deep understanding of technical standards and industry best practices.
• Drives client relationship strategy, including contract discussions, pursuit positioning, market expansion efforts, and serving as a strategic partner to key clients.
• Provides leadership and guidance to team members, supporting career development, feedback processes, and compensation discussions.
• Partners in talent acquisition efforts to identify, attract, and retain high-performing professionals.
• Oversees and directs pursuit strategy, including leading proposal development and interview preparation.
• Contributes to the creation and implementation of the team's annual business and growth strategy.
• Accountable for overall team performance, including financial results, team engagement, and client experience.
• Aligns team resources and priorities to ensure balanced workloads and successful project delivery.
• Evaluates and negotiates contractual agreements with clients and subconsultants to ensure alignment with project and business objectives.

Requirements

Required Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, or similar field
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas, or ability to receive transfer license within 3 months of employment
• 10+ years of experience in civil engineering
• Prior leadership or management experience
• Ability to lead design teams in Civil3D and/or OpenRoads (ORD)
• Technical experience working on projects within the utilities (water/wastewater pumping & conveyance), transportation, and/or water resources fields
• Preferred local municipality relationships surrounding the Austin metroplex

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

What's different about LAN?

We do important work, and we have a good time doing it!

• Purpose: It's not just about getting the work done. We infuse purpose into our projects and intention into how we treat our clients and our people
• Expertise: We provide a platform for people to grow and do their best work
• Community: We take care of each other and foster a sense of inclusion

We're a team that supports each other, respects differences, celebrates together, and shows up.

What are benefits like at LAN?

• Competitive base salary and additional bonuses
• Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays & Flexible Schedules
• Civic Duty Leave & Military Leave
• Paid Paternal Leave (Maternal, Paternal, and Adoption)
• Competitive 401(K) with Company Match
• Pre-Tax Health Savings (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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