Team Lead - Civil
Our client is a 100% employee-owned planning, design, and surveying firm dedicated to improving communities through high‑quality, meaningful work. As an employee-owner, you will have a direct, long-term stake in the organisation's success and contribute to a culture built on responsibility, collaboration, and pride in craftsmanship.
The firm is committed to creating an environment where people can thrive professionally and personally. Their programmes support career growth, encourage work-life balance, and provide long-term opportunities for ownership and development.
Join the team and take ownership of your future.
Benefits include
* Employee Stock Ownership
* Two medical plan options
* Health Savings Account with company match
* Dental and vision coverage
* Employer-paid life and disability insurance
* Traditional and Roth 401(k) with company match
* Paid Time Off bank
* Extended Illness bank
* Incentivised wellness programme
* Employee recognition programme
* Employee assistance programme
* Student debt support
* Tuition assistance
* And more
Role Summary
Our client is seeking a Civil Team Leader to plan, design, and deliver a wide range of civil engineering projects, including streets and roadways, residential and commercial developments, municipal and institutional facilities, industrial sites, drainage systems, airports, and channel improvements. This position combines technical leadership with team management and client coordination.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse reports, maps, drawings, tests, and aerial photographs to support project planning and design
* Evaluate soil composition, terrain, hydrology, and other topographic data
* Prepare feasibility evaluations, cost analyses, and detailed cost estimates
* Create and amend design documents using engineering and design software
* Produce reports, specifications, plans, schedules, environmental documentation, easements, and legal materials
* Meet regularly with clients to provide updates, answer questions, manage changes, and resolve issues
* Secure necessary permits and approvals in coordination with government authorities
* Coordinate project activity with internal staff, subcontractors, laboratories, and other partners
* Track project progress and prepare required reporting
* Research regulations, materials, and design methods to support client needs
* Stay current with new codes, standards, materials, and engineering technology
* Follow the organisation's project management framework and ensure project teams do the same
Leadership Responsibilities
This role may include supervising and guiding engineers and technicians working on assigned projects. The Civil Team Leader will help develop staff, review work quality, and support team collaboration.
Competencies
* Business acumen
* Project management
* Product and process design
* Problem solving
* Technical expertise
* Fostering teamwork
* Clear written and verbal communication
* Professional credibility
Requirements
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution, with at least four years of relevant experience or training.
Licensing
Professional Engineer or Engineer Intern certification is required. Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a Professional Engineer licence in Oklahoma.
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