Civil Engineering Team Lead

About the role

Join us to become part of our friendly, flexible and positive work environment offering a variety of challenging projects. Our ideal candidate has strong interpersonal and communication skills, a proven track record in business development, a commitment to delivering a quality product and a desire for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a people leader for a growing team of civil, environmental, and water resource engineers.
• Mentor staff to support their growth and professional development.
• Drive key metrics for the Civil and Water Resources Engineering team in support of local and regional business goals, including utilization/billability of staff, hiring, safety, sales backlog, and project management financials.
• Support the development and execution of market expansion strategies for our Civil and Water Resources engineering consulting services in Florida, particularly in the Gainesville and Jacksonville areas.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients; build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Lead environmental and water resources engineering projects of varying scales; oversee scope, schedule, and budget performance to deliver successful project outcomes.
• Involved from project inception to completion in the management of design and construction of infrastructure projects, including restoration, grading, and drainage.
• Meet with various public or private entities or individuals to discuss issues relating to a variety of engineering/construction challenges and programs.
• Collaborate with professionals from a variety of disciplines, other engineers, planners, and infrastructure authorities on Federal, State, regional, and locally funded improvement and development projects, as well as proposal and business development opportunities.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Requirements

• BS in Environmental or Civil Engineering or related field from an accredited college or university
• 10-12+ years of experience with environmental or water resources projects
• Florida Professional Engineer (PE) license
• Experience managing projects across planning, design, and/or construction phases
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects concurrently
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with business development and project proposals and qualifications statements
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• Experience working with state and local regulatory agencies and permitting processes
• Affiliations with professional societies and active industry and community involvement are highly desirable

Benefits

WSP USA offers a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time position with occasional travel as needed.

Contact Information

If you are ready to get started, please submit your resume and cover letter to [insert email address].

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. For more information, visit www.wsp.com.

EEO Statement

WSP USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.