Integrated Design Group Leader

Kleinfelder Inc•Austin, TX

About The Position

Kleinfelder is seeking an Integrated Design Services Leader to lead a multidisciplinary design team of 55 to 75 staff based in Texas and Oklahoma. The role helps shape and grow a department delivering projects related to local infrastructure and commercial developments across Texas and the Red River Area. The leader provides oversight and guidance across civil design, including land development and transportation, stormwater, and water/wastewater, while collaborating with teams nationwide. The successful candidate will maintain net revenue multiplier targets through operational oversight, technical excellence, risk management, and proactive mitigation of issues that can cause write-offs, rework, or margin erosion. The position may require 25–50% travel.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a similar field.
Professional Engineering license in Texas, or ability to obtain one within six months.
At least 15 years of experience in engineering, design, or related technical disciplines.
Proven project management experience, including the ability to manage multiple teams and deliverables.
Strong leadership skills and demonstrated ability to develop, mentor, and grow team members.
Solid understanding of business strategies and ability to use business acumen to meet client needs and position services effectively.
Ability to recruit, retain, and develop high-end technical talent within a dynamic organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage technical and non-technical audiences.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Texas.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee technical team leaders across multiple disciplines, providing project and program oversight.
Guide multidisciplinary teams using industry standards and best practices to address complex challenges and deliver high-quality results.
Lead project performance across the integrated design group so proposals align with Division profit expectations and projects achieve or exceed planned margins.
Manage and execute projects of all sizes, taking ownership from concept through completion.
Serve as a technical expert and thought leader, representing the Red River area within Kleinfelder and the broader industry.
Drive business growth through budget management, resource planning, and strategic development initiatives.
Recruit, retain, and develop talent to support sustained growth.
Expand the design business line by identifying opportunities and leading strategic growth activities.
Contribute to an opportunity pipeline equal to four times the design group's annual net sales target.
Develop and maintain client relationships, responding to client needs and market demands and supporting repeat work, client satisfaction, and long-term partnerships.
Lead proposal preparation, including pricing strategies and technical evaluations, to position the team for project wins.