Engineering Team Lead

Engineering Team Lead Department:

Civil/Municipal Employment Type:

Full Time Location:

Gainesville, FL Description As Engineering Team Leader for the DRMP Gainesville office , you will be responsible for day-to-day operating activities directly leading a team of engineers, technical staff, and student interns to ensure the successful execution of engineering design projects while facilitating smooth daily operations and continued professional development of staff. Critical to the role is the ability to collaborate with other firm leaders. This position is eligible for a sign-on-bonus! Your Primary Responsibilities will include

Operational Management:

Actively manage the day-to-day business including staffing, planning, and execution of project assignments within the team. Support workshare and positive collaboration with all DRMP offices. Provide technical guidance and manage quality checks for all project work. Serve as primary escalation point for engineering activities to ensure that appropriate corporate resources are leveraged. Manage issues to achieve root cause identification and deploy corrective actions.

Staff Development/Hiring:

Support DRMP's recruiting, hiring, and training strategy, specifically for student interns. Help identify career development opportunities and staff pipeline for graduating students. Effectively communicate the corporate goals, philosophy, and culture. Embody the DRMP culture and contribute to the high level of employee morale. Lead and mentor staff in all facets of project work and the DRMP standard of high-quality service. Communicate performance expectations, review staff performance, and provide regular and formal feedback.

Additional responsibilities may include:

Client & Stakeholder Relationships:

Maintain contacts/relationships with local & state government agencies, and other clients in the Gainesville region. Delivers responsive, high-quality service to all clients.

Business Development:

Supports new business opportunities throughout practice and pursue and win engineering related work through proposal/scope writing and presentations. Evaluate and communicate operational and business opportunities for regional engineering growth decisions. What you'll need

Education:

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering. PE licensure in Florida preferred but not required.

Experience:

At least 6 years of overall and progressively responsible experience with engineering design projects, as well as leadership of other engineers and associates.

Skills:

Experience with AutoCAD, MicroStation, ICPR, & Ponds. Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies. Outstanding communication skills both verbal and written and the ability to forge strong relationships within DRMP. Prior leadership experience, including leading successful teams and projects Good problem-solving skills combined with a questioning attitude that probes issues and seeks resolutions compatible with the assigned projects. Experience working on State Department of Transportation (DOT) and municipal projects preferred. Experience working in a multidisciplinary engineering environment preferred. Scope/schedule/fee development and management experience. Valid driver's license with approved/acceptable driving history required. DRMP Offers Excellent compensation package Outstanding holiday and paid-time-off programs 401(k) Plan and Match Career Path Development Program (Management & Technical Career Tracks) Mentorship Program Tuition Reimbursement Parental Leave Competitive health and dental insurance premiums Variety of voluntary benefit options Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability Company-furnished life insurance Employee Assistant Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Account and More DRMP is a Drug and Alcohol Free workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and E-Verify employer. #LI-SR1