Team Leader, Transportation

Job Summary

The Team Leader directs the effective execution of multiple projects in a specific market ensuring quality, strategy, efficient delivery, and profitable project performance.    

Job Responsibilities

• Lead LAN’s Central Texas Transportation Group, overseeing the teams that perform planning, design for TxDOT Roadway Construction projects.
• As Project Manager, deliver roadway engineering projects using project management experience, roadway design experience, and existing network of Client contacts.
• Deliver projects following Client and LAN processes for successful completion within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead business development efforts that represent LAN by building client relationships, positioning for upcoming projects, and leading pursuits.
• Position the firm for future growth by anticipating client needs and identifying viable new market opportunities.
• Review monthly accounting and tracking of projects, projection of workload, identification of staffing needs, and development of project work plans.
• Supervise and review Project Managers and support staff assigned to a group to assure high morale, production, and design quality.
• Assess staff needs and conduct activities relating to recruiting, retaining and dismissals of technical and support staff.
• Communicate effectively with field personnel, internal office staff and clients.
• Maintain weekly communication with Practice Leader.
• Develop group business plan with assistance from Practice Leader.
• Implement marketing plans for the group in accordance with business group objectives.
• Market existing clients, develop a new client base and recruit additional business with the support of BGD and PL.
• Conduct performance evaluations and salary reviews in conjunction with Business Group Director and Practice Leader.
• Ensure that established company and service line procedures for conducting the work, documentation, and client management is adhered to within the group.
• Provide day-to-day technical and project management oversight, direction and mentoring to project managers and production staff.
• Provide QA/QC per company and service line policies for all work conducted by the group.
• Maintain technical competency and keep abreast of changing regulations, trends in the industry, and new technologies.
• Be active in local, state, or national professional organizations to increase the visibility of the firm, establish a professional network, and give back to the engineering profession. Fosters trust and unity within the project team
• Mentor younger staff and promote individual professional and personal growth of all within the firm.
• Be honest, genuine, and sincere in interactions with everyone, including direct reports, peers, upper management, clients, and others outside the organization.
• Provides clear direction to team to achieve business group and company goals.
• Address conflict effectively and appropriately.

Required Education & Experience

• Proficient with MS Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficient in MicroStation and OpenRoads Designer.
• Proficient with TxDOT design practice and guidelines highly preferred.
• Strong understanding of roadway engineering principles, construction techniques, and quality control standards.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
• Licensed as a Professional Engineer (PE).
• 7+ years of experience in roadway engineering and design.
• TxDOT Roadway Design Precertifications (or ability to obtain upon hiring).
• Must have personnel, business, and business development management experience.

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, disability or protected veteran status. 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. For more information about your rights under the law, see Know Your Rights