Technical Leader, Private Development

Lockwood Andrews & Newnam Inc•Frisco, TX

About The Position

The Technical Leader, Private Development conducts quality assurance and quality control reviews of project reports, design drawings, and specifications, and performs conceptual design reviews for complex projects. The role provides technical guidance and recommendations to clients in support of Project Managers and Project Principals, contributes to proposals and statements of qualifications, and maintains relationships with key client decision-makers, including serving as a client manager. The position helps grow internal technical capabilities across civil engineering disciplines and advises company leadership on technical capabilities and solutions. It maintains connections with industry experts and manufacturers to stay current on technologies, trends, and specifications, and requires familiarity with current AWWA, ASCE, and ASTM standards, manuals, details, and specifications. The Technical Leader understands business goals and project financial performance, may serve as Principal-in-Charge or Client Manager, mentors staff through detailed design and project closeout, and provides leadership to multidisciplinary teams. The role also maintains memberships in technical committees or professional practice organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in engineering (civil, mechanical, or electrical preferred) from an accredited college or university.
Professional Engineering (PE) license required.
10+ years of experience, primarily with large-diameter water and wastewater pipelines and facilities.
Time management and organizational skills, with the ability to participate in multiple design teams and concurrent projects at various design stages.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of Bluebeam.

Responsibilities

Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of project reports, design drawings, and specifications.
Conduct conceptual design reviews for complex projects.
Provide technical guidance and recommendations to clients in support of Project Managers and Project Principals.
Contribute to pursuit efforts, including proposals and statements of qualifications.
Maintain key client relationships at the decision-making level and serve as a client manager.
Review, recommend, and facilitate growth of internal technical capabilities across multiple disciplines centered on civil engineering.
Provide consultation and solutions to leadership regarding the company’s technical capabilities.
Maintain relationships with industry experts and manufacturers to stay current on technologies, trends, and specification requirements.
Maintain familiarity with current AWWA, ASCE, and ASTM design standards, manuals, details, and specifications.
Understand business goals and project financial performance.
May assume responsibility as Principal-in-Charge of projects or Client Manager.
Mentor staff in executing final detailed design and project closeout.
Provide exceptional leadership and inspire multidisciplinary teams.
Maintain memberships in technical committees or professional practice organizations.