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Civil Engineering Team Leader
We are seeking an experienced and entrepreneurial Civil Engineering leader to establish, grow, and lead a high-performing team in Central Iowa. This is an exciting opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer who is passionate about leadership, client development, and expanding a regional engineering presence.
In this role, you will recruit and mentor technical professionals, oversee a diverse portfolio of municipal and private development projects, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients. Backed by the resources of a well-established, employee-owned engineering organization with decades of industry success, you'll have the support needed to build a thriving team while making a lasting impact on the region.
This is a Direct Hire role.
What you will be doing as a Civil Engineering Team Leader
- Recruit, develop, mentor, and lead a growing team of civil engineering professionals.
- Provide leadership and technical oversight for municipal infrastructure and private development projects.
- Build and strengthen client relationships while identifying and pursuing new business opportunities.
- Lead business development efforts, including networking, proposal preparation, RFP responses, presentations, and contract negotiations.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, stakeholders, and subconsultants throughout project lifecycles.
- Oversee project execution, quality control, scheduling, and financial performance.
- Provide technical guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities for engineering staff.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to execute strategic growth initiatives and expand the firm's presence within the Central Iowa market.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations and regulatory requirements.
Skills you ideally bring to the table as a Civil Engineering Team Leader
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline (Master's degree preferred).
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Iowa or the ability to obtain Iowa licensure.
- Minimum of 8 years of progressive civil engineering experience.
- At least 5 years of experience managing projects, leading teams, and/or driving business development.
- Broad technical knowledge in one or more of the following areas:
- Municipal infrastructure
- Water distribution systems
- Sanitary sewer collection systems
- Water resources
- Transportation
- Land development
- Permitting
- Construction administration
- Demonstrated success developing client relationships and generating new business opportunities.
- Experience preparing proposals, negotiating contracts, and managing client expectations.
- Excellent leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities while working independently and collaboratively.
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Hours you will be work as a Civil Engineering Team Leader
First Shift
Compensation you will receive as a Civil Engineering Team Leader :
- $115,000 - 125,000
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Additional compensation for extra hours worked
- Flexible and remote work options
- Generous paid time off and company holidays
- Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and dependent life insurance
- 401(k) and Roth 401(k) with employer matching
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Prepaid legal services
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