Senior Civil Engineering Team Lead

Seeking a new career challenge? Then Bermello Ajamil, a Woolpert Company (BA) is seeking you! BA is hiring a highly skilled and experienced Senior Civil Engineering Team Leader at our Coral Gables office to manage projects and lead a dynamic team of civil engineers. This role is crucial in helping us expand our practice and footprint, aiming to establish our discipline as a premier global practitioner of civil engineering work.

For years, BA has been a leader in civil engineering design, tackling some of the most exciting and complex projects across the US and abroad. Our portfolio includes cruise destination islands, where we've managed all earthwork installations, utilities, and drainage systems. We also work on piers and marinas worldwide, large-scale civil engineering developments, and numerous municipal parks and recreation facilities.

If you are an experienced and driven Professional Engineer with a keen eye for civil engineering design and solutions, with the ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively, and proven leadership skills, this job is for you!

Essential functions: As a Civil Engineering Team Leader, you will:

Lead civil engineering technical work for complex projects.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with our strategic goals.
• Track progress and provide detailed performance reports regularly.
• Oversee team budget for Travel & Entertainment and Continuing Education expenses.
• Review and approve timesheets and expense reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Manage and approve Paid Time Off (PTO) and vacation requests, ensuring adequate staffing levels during absences.
• Work with HR to address personnel matters and resolve conflicts with the intent of maintaining a positive work environment.
• Guide the hiring process for new team members, from job posting to selection.
• Build career development plans to support the growth and advancement of team members.

Leadership & Project Management: At BA you will use your leadership and project management skills to:

• Motivate and inspire team members.
• Oversee civil engineering project phases from initiation to completion, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance, supervision, and support to junior engineers and project teams, ensuring adherence to civil engineering standards and best practices.
• Communicate complex technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative team culture with a focus on innovation and excellence, where team members are encouraged to push boundaries and think creatively.
• Craft project proposals, scope, schedules, and fee structures, and work with stakeholders to clearly communicate and satisfy project needs.
• Collaborate with clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies to ensure project requirements are met and strong relationships are maintained.
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits to ensure compliance with design specifications, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project delivery.
• Maintain an updated backlog of ongoing and upcoming projects and conduct resource forecasting for efficient allocation and utilization of team members.
• Serve as technical expert and discipline representative at various meetings and events as required.
• Deliver presentations to clients and stakeholders, and at conferences, networking events, and to professional organizations to highlight the distinctive and innovative services BA offers to clients.
• Mentor and train more junior staff members to help them hone and develop their skills for professional growth and success.

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or a related field; master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in civil and site civil engineering project management of land development, infrastructure, water and wastewater treatment and disposal, drainage and stormwater waste plans, and transportation projects.
• Must be a Florida-registered Professional Engineer (PE); additional certifications (e.g., PMP, LEED, ENV SP) are a plus.
• Proven experience in dealing with local regulatory agencies such as WASD, DERM, and Public Works.
• Proficiency in engineering software (e.g., AutoCAD, Civil 3D, MS Office suite and MS Project) and strong understanding of civil engineering principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.
• Proven ability to lead and mentor teams, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Approximately 10% - 15% travel to job sites will be required.

Unique benefits:

Certified as a Great Place to Work, Woolpert is one of the fastest growing architecture, engineering, and geospatial (AEG) companies in the world. With over 60 offices and countless projects around the globe, Woolpert makes a real difference at home and abroad. In addition to offering competitive pay, we provide employees with a robust set of unique benefits, including:

• Diverse experiences: Work on meaningful projects that improve quality of life around the world.
• Freedom to work program: Set your own schedule and location (as appropriate).
• Principal program: Earn the opportunity to become an owner of the firm.
• Generous vacation policy: Allows you to take time off when it makes sense for you.
• Career development: Explore a wide range of learning and growth opportunities within and across industries.
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance: Cover all your medical bases.
• Paid sick time, fitness reimbursement, pet insurance, identity protection, technology stipend, employee assistance program, and more: Choose the benefits that work best for you.

Presenting Opportunities and Challenges at Every Turn...
As a firm that recognizes the importance of developing top talent from within, our employees have access to a wide range of training and coaching programs and are rewarded for their achievements through our excellent benefits package and competitive salaries.

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