About the role
Description Job Summary
To support our continued growth, LAN is looking to add a Municipal
Team Leader
in
Austin, TX!
This individual is responsible for managing and coordinating all project efforts to ensure effective execution. Prepares financial work plans and serves as a primary client liaison. You’ll lead a talented team through the planning, design, and delivery of critical Municipal projects, making sure everything runs smoothly from kickoff to completion.
Our Team Leaders direct the effective execution of multiple projects in a specific market and ensuring quality, strategy, efficient delivery, and profitable project performance.
We’re not just looking for someone to check the boxes—we’re looking for someone to bring fresh ideas to the table
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Whether it’s improving system efficiency, reducing lifecycle costs, or helping our clients streamline maintenance, your innovative thinking will make a real impact!
Job Responsibilities
Serves as a subject matter authority within a multi-disciplined market sector, applying deep understanding of technical standards and industry best practices.
Drives client relationship strategy, including contract discussions, pursuit positioning, market expansion efforts, and serving as a strategic partner to key clients.
Provides leadership and guidance to team members, supporting career development, feedback processes, and compensation discussions.
Partners in talent acquisition efforts to identify, attract, and retain high-performing professionals.
Oversees and directs pursuit strategy, including leading proposal development and interview preparation.
Contributes to the creation and implementation of the team’s annual business and growth strategy.
Accountable for overall team performance, including financial results, team engagement, and client experience.
Aligns team resources and priorities to ensure balanced workloads and successful project delivery.
Evaluates and negotiates contractual agreements with clients and subconsultants to ensure alignment with project and business objectives.
Requirements
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, or similar field
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of Texas, or ability to receive transfer license within 3 months of employment
10+ years of experience in civil engineering
Prior leadership or management experience
Ability to lead design teams in Civil3D and/or OpenRoads (ORD)
Technical experience working on projects within the utilities (water/wastewater pumping & conveyance), transportation, and/or water resources fields
Preferred local municipality relationships surrounding the Austin metroplex
Preferred Education & Experience
Master’s degree in engineering
Market certifications
Participates in technical committees or professional practice organizations
Understands client decision-making process and can build/develop relationships internally and externally
Ability to maintain key client relationships with personnel at a decision-making level and serves as the client manager.
Proficient in team motivation, and cultivating a collaborative and innovative culture
Understanding contract terms and can negotiate when establishing agreements with clients
What’s different about LAN?
We do important work, and we have a good time doing it!
Purpose:
It’s not just about getting the work done. We infuse purpose into our projects and intention into how we treat our clients and our people
Expertise:
We provide a platform for people to grow and do their best work
Community:
We take care of each other and foster a sense of inclusion
We’re a team that supports each other, respects differences, celebrates together, and shows up.
What are benefits like at LAN?
Competitive base salary and additional bonuses
Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
Company paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays & Flexible Schedules
Civic Duty Leave & Military Leave
Paid Paternal Leave (Maternal, Paternal, and Adoption)
Competitive 401(K) with Company Match
Pre-Tax Health Savings (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, status, or local laws and to prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any of these factors. Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc., is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. Applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Department at 713-266-6900 or by email using peopleoperations@leoadaly.com . For more information about your rights under the law, see:
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