Team Leader - Utility Infrastructure- Columbus, OH

American Structurepoint, Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Team Leader for their Utility Infrastructure group. This role involves managing a team and overseeing utility projects that enhance community infrastructure. You will lead staff development, ensure project profitability, and maintain strong client relationships. The company values innovation and social responsibility, offering a supportive environment for professional growth and mentorship. If you are passionate about making a difference in community development and have a strong background in utility infrastructure, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Training and development opportunities

Mentorship programs

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• 10 years in Utility Infrastructure engineering, including wastewater and water treatment.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage projects profitably.

Responsibilities

• Manage utility infrastructure projects and a team of 5-10 staff members.
• Ensure quality assurance and client satisfaction on all projects.

Skills

Effective Communication

Leadership and Mentoring

Project Management

Client Relationship Management

Problem Solving

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

BS in Environmental Engineering

Tools

Project Management Software

Job description

Overview

When you join American Structurepoint, you gain more than a career. You become part of a family of talented, passionate, good-hearted people who take pride in going the extra mile for our clients. At American Structurepoint, we are known for making the impossible happen for clients across the world who want help building and bettering their communities. We live by our values—excellence, respect, integrity, innovation, and social responsibility. We encourage our experts to try new things and explore new ideas that turn our client’s dreams into reality, even if those ideas are unconventional. We invest in our people by offering excellent benefits and training, development, and mentorship opportunities that lead to a rewarding career path.If you are ready for more than a career, we invite you to explore opportunities to join our team and help us improve the quality of life for the communities we serve.

Group: Utility Infrastructure

Position: Team Leader

Location: Columbus, OH

General duties include direction and development of utility infrastructure (UI) projects and management of a team of 5-10 staff members. Responsibilities include workflow and staff management, staff development, technical leadership, project management, quality assurance, and client management.

Responsibilities

• Workflow and Staff Management
• Monthly team financial and staffing forecasts with a 3 month look ahead
• Master team project list updated monthly
• Monitor monthly team billings, profitability, and staff utilization
• Coordinate workflow and staffing with Group Leader and other teams
• Identify hiring needs and assist with interviewing
• Ensure proper staff training
• Be flexible with staff on opportunities for advancement and learning within the team, the group and the company
• Lead employee performance review effort
• Effectively deal with personnel issues within the team in conjunction with Group Leader, Human Resources and upper management
• Keep team personnel morale high

• Staff Development
• Guide staff in developing and monitoring their career development plan
• Develop technical skills of Engineers and Project Managers
• Develop Project Managers to prepare proposals, establish fees, bill projects, and to be responsible for the financial success of projects
• Develop Project Managers to successfully manage all aspects of projects
• Develop Project Managers to create and maintain client relationships
• Develop Project Managers to delegate design tasks
• Create a timetable for Project Manager development and monitor progress
• Monitor and assist Project Manager’s performance

• Technical Leadership
• Direct all aspects of the development of utility infrastructure study and design projects in the areas of drinking water, wastewater, stormwater.
• Mentor less experienced staff
• Solve technical problems
• Identify project roadblocks and assist in resolving them

• Project Management
• Prepare proposals, fee negotiations, and contracts
• Track financial progress of individual projects and Project Managers

• Drive velocity on all projects and maintain project schedules
• Assist group and other groups to be profitable

• Quality Assurance

• Ensure that every project gets adequate review at every stage
• Use technical resources to assist in quality control

• Client Management
• Establish good relationships with clients
• Look for new opportunities with existing clients
• Provide support for our sales force
• Look for opportunities with prospective clients

Performance Measures:

• Progress of Team staff development
• Profitability of Team
• Amount and volume of Team billings
• Number of client relationships established and maintained

Qualifications

Management:

• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor staff members
• Demonstrated participation in proposals and presentations, with the ability to win work
• Assist in defining business plan to execute work, grow and develop new business

Technical:

• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably
• Extensive client contacts/relationships with local municipalities
• 10 years in Utility Infrastructure engineering including design of wastewater treatment plants, water treatment plants, water distribution systems, sanitary sewer collections systems and lift stations
• Driving client satisfaction

Education: BS in Civil or Environmental Engineering

Licenses: Professional Engineer, with licensure reciprocity to Ohio