Group Leader - Site Design

Company Description We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company. We’re a people‑centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us. Job Description Olsson provides multidisciplinary design services for mixed‑use, commercial, and residential land development projects, along with industrial, sports, schools, and other site development types. In addition to land development work, this role will also support projects in our Industrial, Energy, and Federal markets. The South Site Design Group Leader is responsible for staff management, professional development, and subteam performance. The group leader sets performance expectations, manages client service, and oversees project execution for the group. This role manages a high‑performing group of employees that provide purposeful, high‑quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. Primary Responsibilities Provides daily management and leadership for a group. Manages staff and group dynamics, provides direction to the group on the prioritization of projects, and establishes goals that align with the team’s overarching objectives. Monitors and manages the group’s project performance and employee utilization and workload, identifying potential areas of improvement and implementing plans to maximize efficiency. Oversees project management, quality control, and project execution within the group, maintaining a utilization goal to support individual effectiveness and ensure successful project completion. Encourages professional development for employees by helping them identify individual goals, outlining performance expectations, recognizing accomplishments, and providing productive and consistent feedback. Communicates with group members regularly to keep the group informed and aware of initiatives, goals, and objectives within the group and team to ensure accountability. Ensures high client service orientation through consistent and effective communication with clients. Outlines training and mentoring expectations for staff members to enhance technical skills and knowledge among the group. Collaborates with other group leaders within the team to ensure goals and objectives are aligned. Oversees marketing efforts for repeat clients and coordination with business development on new client pursuits, including client strategy, proposal process, interviewing, and selection efforts within the group. Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards. We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Oklahoma City, OK or Tulsa, OK office location. Ability to travel between these locations is required. Qualifications You are passionate about: Working collaboratively with others. Having ownership in the work you do. Using your talents to positively affect communities. Empowering others to use their talents. You bring to the team: Strong communication skills. Ability to contribute and work well on a team. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, sciences, construction, planning, landscape architecture or a related area preferred. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, an associate degree with equivalent experience is required. Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience. At least 4 years of experience supervising others. General understanding of Civil 3D. Possesses strong communication, leadership and management skills. Has a proven track record in meeting and exceeding client expectations. Has an ability to attract, develop and retain talented staff who deliver results. Additional Information Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Receive a competitive 401(k) match. Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths. Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements. Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities. Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles. In addition, full‑time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance. Equal Opportunity Employer Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status. Privacy Notice Olsson understands the importance of privacy and is committed to protecting job applicants’ personal information. Pursuant to the California Consumer Privacy Act, as amended by the California Privacy Rights Act (collectively, the “CCPA”), this notice explains Olsson’s practices regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information for job applicants residing in California. Please read this Notice carefully to understand our privacy practices. 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