Engineering Team Lead

Job Description

Roadway Engineering Team Leader

Merrillville, IN

Overview

An established engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Roadway Engineering Team Leader to provide operational leadership, technical oversight and business development support for its growing roadway team in Merrillville, Indiana.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced roadway engineering professional to take on a leadership position, overseeing project delivery, developing engineering staff and strengthening client relationships.

The successful candidate will play a key role in managing team performance, balancing resources, maintaining technical quality and supporting the continued growth of the roadway practice.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead and manage a roadway engineering team, taking responsibility for project delivery, technical quality and staff development.
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• Oversee project schedules, budgets, staffing, workload allocation and deliverables to ensure quality and profitability.
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• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, coaching and problem-solving support to engineering staff.
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• Conduct regular team meetings, workload planning, project reviews and performance discussions.
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• Review engineering plans, specifications, reports and other project deliverables to ensure technical accuracy and compliance with applicable standards.
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• Collaborate with Project Managers, Group Leaders and technical staff to coordinate resources and ensure successful project execution.
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• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, transportation agencies, contractors and industry partners.
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• Support business development activities, including proposal preparation, client interviews, fee development and targeted pursuits.
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• Participate in go/no-go decisions and contribute to strategic planning for future business opportunities.
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• Lead staff performance reviews and support individual professional development plans.
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• Identify opportunities to improve team processes, project efficiency, technical quality and client satisfaction.
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• Balance technical leadership, operational management and business development responsibilities.
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• Perform other related duties as required.
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Qualifications

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• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related discipline.
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• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE).
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• Minimum of 10 years of progressive roadway engineering and project management experience.
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• Demonstrated experience leading and developing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
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• Strong understanding of DOT, municipal and transportation engineering design standards.
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• Experience overseeing project delivery, technical reviews, budgets, schedules and resource allocation.
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• Proven ability to develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development activities.
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• Strong leadership, communication, organizational and decision-making skills.
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• Ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining technical quality and team performance.
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What This Opportunity Offers

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• A leadership position within an established and growing roadway engineering team.
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• Responsibility for team development, project delivery and operational performance.
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• Opportunity to influence the direction and growth of the local roadway practice.
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• Direct involvement in client relationships and business development.
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• The opportunity to mentor and develop engineering professionals.
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• A collaborative working environment focused on professional development and career progression.
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• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
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