Integrated Design Group Leader

Kleinfelder•Austin - 71, 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 department delivers projects supporting local infrastructure and commercial development across Texas and the Red River Area. The role provides oversight and guidance for civil (land development and transportation), stormwater, and water/wastewater design, while collaborating with teams nationally. The position may require 25–50% travel. The leader will oversee technical team leaders and project performance, provide technical direction, manage projects from concept through completion, and represent the Red River area within Kleinfelder and the broader industry. The role is accountable for operational oversight, risk management, and maintaining net revenue multiplier targets, as well as achieving planned project margins. It also drives department growth through budget and resource planning, recruiting and retaining talent, business development, client relationship management, and proposal leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, architectural engineering, or a similar field.
Professional Engineering license in Texas, or ability to obtain one within 6 months.
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.
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 in a dynamic organization.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including 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 in applying industry standards and best practices to resolve complex challenges and deliver high-quality work.
Lead project performance to ensure proposals align with Division profit expectations and projects meet or exceed planned margins.
Manage and execute projects of all sizes 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, develop, and mentor talent to support sustained growth.
Expand the design business line by identifying opportunities and leading strategic growth activities.
Contribute to achieving 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 supporting repeat work, client satisfaction, and long-term partnerships.
Lead proposal preparation, including pricing strategies and technical evaluations.
Provide operational oversight, manage risk, and proactively mitigate issues that could cause write-offs, rework, or margin erosion.