Team Leader - Site Development

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Job description

The Team Leader is responsible for growing and maintaining client relationships. They are also responsible for overseeing staff charged with the design, development, delivery and management of site and residential land development projects, as well as public works and municipal projects. The TeamLeader position provides an excellent opportunity for personal & professional growth, participation in our leadership training program, as well as the opportunity to have a strong leadership role in the growth and development of the team. The Team Leader position in our Katy office is a key position for TNP's continued growth in the Houston area. This individual must be technically strong in all aspects of civil engineering, be self-motivated, and have a good sense of pursuing opportunities in the Houston market while growing and developing a team in the Katy office.

Responsibilities

Roles

Leader for overall team

Manager/Coach for Project Managers and other direct reports

Mentor for Production Team members

Chief Outside Sales and Marketing Person for team

Chief Client Manager for team

Accountabilities

Accountable for maintaining a healthy work environment for your team

Accountable for communicating standard operating procedures (SOPs), guidelines and processes (i.e., qa/qc review, CAD standards, project management, project delivery, reporting, filing & documentation' training, ) and ensuring that they are understood and followed

Accountable for the output & results (production, performance & execution) of your direct reports (i.e., the delivery of projects following established SOPs, guidelines and processes; and in accordance with the scope, schedule and established budget)

Accountable for the leadership & management of your direct reports so that they collaborate competently and with full commitment to you and each other in pursuing the goals established for them

Accountable for developing & maintaining (hiring, firing, training, etc.) a team capable of producing the output & results required

Accountable for mentoring Production Team members

Accountable for maintaining a healthy workload and backlog for your direct reports and their teams

Accountable for scoping, pricing, negotiating, contracting, invoicing & aging A/Rs

Accountable for maintaining strong client relationships

Accountable for accomplishing the goals in your own personal, professional-development plan

Authorities:

Authority to set direction and goals for your team (consistent with overall company direction & goals)

Authority to recommend standard operating procedures, guidelines and processes

Authority to veto appointments of direct reports

Authority to assign tasks to and establish deadlines for your direct reports

Authority to approve work schedules and personal time off requests for your direct reports

Authority to decide personal effectiveness appraisal and merit awards for your direct reports

Authority to establish collaborative partnerships between Project Managers, Technical Experts and/or Market Experts

Authority to request/recommend collaborative partnerships with other Team Leaders

Authority to hire and/or initiate removal of your direct reports and/or their direct reports

Authority to market, offer and sell services on behalf of TNP

Authority to approve scopes, fees, schedules & contract agreements

Authority to engage with clients through relationship-building and/or marketing activities

Authority to delegate some responsibilities (w/approval of your Director and/or Operations Manager)

Responsibilities

Establish and communicate team goals

Communicate SOPs, guidelines and processes, and ensure that they are understood and followed

Establish goals for your direct reports

Monitor progress, performance and overall execution of your direct reports on an ongoing basis

Approve time/effort of your direct reports

Hire, fire, train & develop your direct reports

Schedule regular mentoring sessions with the Production Team members under your direct reports' supervision

Market and sell services on behalf of TNP, including responding to new OPPS, prospects, RFPs, etc

Approve all scopes, fees, schedules and contract agreements for your team

Engage clients through relationship-building and/or marketing activities on regular intervals

Prepare your own individual action plan for professional development

Maintain strong overall financial performance

Requirements

Education/Registration

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Current registration as a Professional Engineer (Civil) in the State of Texas

Professional

Responsive and results oriented in service to clients

Design proficiency with grading, roadway, drainage, water, and sanitary sewer improvements is required, particularly within the context of site residential development as well as public works projects

Seven (7) years minimum design experience

Five (5) years minimum experience as a Project Manager and/or Team Leader

Fifteen (15) years minimum combined experience

Five (5) years minimum experience in the local area market working with local governmental entities, including municipalities, school districts, counties and municipal utility districts

Proficiency with Civil 3D, Microsoft Word and Excel required

Committed to professional development

Demonstrated leadership and ability to effectively acquire, train & mentor a qualified & productive team

Demonstrated ability to develop solid working relationships with other team members

Demonstrated ability to schedule work to meet deadlines

Demonstrated ability to manage & meet client expectations

Benefits

A competitive base salary, dependent on skills, qualifications, and experience

Supplemental pay for additional hours worked in excess of 43 hours

Generous performance-based bonus opportunities

Medical, dental, and vision insurance, all beginning on the first day of employment

Life and disability insurance

A 401(k) plan with a partial company match

A Health Savings Account

Paid time off

In-office gym

An extensive learning and development program

Tuition reimbursement

Financial Advising

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