Civil Engineering Team Lead - Land Development

JR Engineering•Centennial, CO

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1973, JR Engineering has successfully served a variety of clients throughout Colorado in areas such as land development, surveying, surface transportation, water resources, structural engineering, and construction services. The company's in-house staff of talented engineers, surveyors, and support personnel allows for quick responses to demanding assignments and changing project scopes. With an annual Net Revenue of $16.5 million in 2024, JR Engineering currently has 100 employees and plans to grow to 120 over the next 3-5 years. The Team Lead – Land Development serves as the chief of their respective team within the Land Development department, managing a team of 2-6 direct reports. The role involves managing projects or portions thereof and assembling the necessary resources for their success.

Requirements

Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage/mentor junior staff and work well in teams.
Strong interpersonal, problem solving, conflict resolution, analytical, influencing, facilitation, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work effectively on a collaborative team with management and non-management level members to accomplish objectives under pressure.
Highly self-motivated and self-directed with the ability to exercise independent judgment and take action appropriate to the situation.
Ability to make sound decisions quickly, while managing priorities and resources in a dynamic environment.
Strong technical expertise in the Civil Engineering design of Land Development projects.
Experience in project planning, resource and budget estimating, understanding and working to standards of quality and safety as required.
Well organized and articulate (verbal & written); must be able to prioritize and execute effectively.
Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D and associated design software.
Broad multi-disciplinary knowledge in civil engineering including land development, transportation, water resources, wastewater, structural, and geotechnical topics.
High level knowledge of discipline-related software programs and ability to interpret and summarize technical results and concepts.
Experience with regulatory agencies, with familiarity with federal, state, and local policies, including typical review & approval processes.
Ability to engage current and potential clients in a professional manner which positively represents the company.
Ability to know when to negotiate or escalate situations in order to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
Ability to explain complex information simply, verbally and in writing.
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
Minimum of 5 years of applicable civil engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

Valid Colorado PE License (preferred).
Technical knowledge with hydrology, hydraulics, utility design and associated modeling software (StormCAD, CUHP, EPA SWMM, and HEC-RAS experience preferred).

Responsibilities

Coordinate directly with the Department Head, Group Manager, or Project Manager to identify team priorities, deliverables, and submittals for various projects.
Delegate tasks effectively and manage workload within their own Team and communicate needs interdepartmentally.
Plan, organize, direct, and review all the activities of the employees that comprise the team.
Responsible for overall technical performance of the Team, including QA/QC, and maintaining staff's minimum utilization targets.
Act as a mentor and oversee Project Engineer and Design Engineer's work product.
Provide meaningful direction, training, and feedback to younger staff to grow their knowledge, building a strong team atmosphere and working relationships.
Evaluate and report on Team's and individuals' staff capabilities at regular intervals.
Conduct performance reviews.
May sign and seal drawings prepared under their supervision.
Lead projects (or portions thereof), acting as a Production Lead which includes supervising staff working on their projects.
Demonstrate advanced technical skill proficiencies and efficient time management skills to handle multiple projects simultaneously and with minimal supervision to meet deadlines.
Provide professional and technical staff assistance.
Identify clear, articulate direction to staff regarding goals and performance expectations, including budget and schedule control.
Review work from staff to ensure sound and accurate designs that meet all applicable criteria, client or project goals, and the high standard of quality that the company demands.
Review construction plans, cost estimates, calculations, models, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
Optimize work process by monitoring progress, identifying bottlenecks, implementing new efficient methods, and driving for continuous improvement.
Maintain accurate schedule & submittal logs for discussion with project team.
Engage in occasional client interaction in meetings, phone conversations, and email correspondence.
Engage in routine interaction with other firms, planners, A/E representatives, contractors, and review agencies.
Attend frequent project meetings (internal and external).
Develop positive working relationships with city and county professionals and other regulatory entities.
Regularly review jurisdiction specific regulations to ensure compliance.
Be involved during conceptual and creative project planning stages to ensure cost effective, environmentally sound, and aesthetically pleasing solutions.
Maintain detailed records of all external communications.
Coordinate with Department Head, Group Manager, and Client Manager to provide occasional support for proposal preparation or notes regarding additional services.
Understand underlying goals of client and offer solutions that may extend beyond original stated objective(s).