Lead Professional

T. Baker Smith • Baton Rouge, LA

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About The Position

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Lead Professional- Industrial Practice to provide strong leadership within our Engineering discipline, at our Prairieville office location. This role is responsible for leading and developing teams, ensuring successful and profitable project delivery, and upholding the highest standards of quality and professional care across all project work. The ideal candidate is a proven leader who can mentor project managers and technical staff, drive accountability, and build strong client relationships while supporting the firm’s strategic goals.

Requirements

• College coursework or technical training plus a minimum of five (5) years of related technical experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional certification or licensure in area of specialization
• Active involvement in relevant professional organizations
• Participation in leadership development programs
• Strong written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

• Leadership, Management & Accountability Provide clear direction and leadership aligned with the firm’s COMPASS framework.
• Lead, mentor, and develop associates through structured development and performance processes.
• Conduct regular team meetings and quarterly performance conversations.
• Support associate growth through coaching, recognition, and career development planning.
• Evaluate and recommend promotions and compensation adjustments.
• Ensure teams have the tools, resources, training, and support needed to succeed.
• Promote and model strong Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) leadership.
• Project Delivery & Client Success Oversee project managers to ensure projects are delivered profitably and in accordance with firm project management best practices.
• Ensure projects meet defined scope, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Support fee development, contract review, and contract execution to ensure project success.
• Review and approve Project Management Plans (PMPs).
• Ensure timely project reporting and proactive financial management, including fee collection.
• Support and reinforce the firm’s strategic client development process.
• Quality Assurance & Professional Standards Ensure quality assurance/quality control processes and professional standards of care are applied consistently across all project work.
• Policies, Procedures & Resource Management Enforce firm policies and procedures within the group.
• Allocate staff and equipment effectively across projects and teams to optimize utilization and performance.
• Team engagement scores
• Group project profitability
• Group utilization
• Directly supervise and mentor project managers, project professionals, technicians, assistants, and field associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees