The Public Works Team Lead will serve as both a strategic client manager and internal team leader, responsible for overseeing the successful delivery of public infrastructure projects from planning through construction. This individual will lead and mentor a team of engineers and technical staff while ensuring high-quality work, efficient project execution, and strong client relationships. The Team Lead will also play a key role in business development and operational leadership within the firm.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and coordinate public works engineering projects including roadway, drainage, water distribution, wastewater conveyance, and municipal facilities projects
- Serve as primary point of contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders
- Supervise and mentor project managers, engineers, EITs, CAD designers, and technical staff
- Develop and oversee project scopes, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans
- Guide technical design direction and ensure compliance with local agency standards and company QA/QC procedures
- Review and approve engineering plans, calculations, specifications, and reports; sign and seal as appropriate
- Coordinate with agencies, utility providers, contractors, and subconsultants throughout project development
- Support business development initiatives including proposal preparation, interviews, and client relationship management
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing team culture focused on quality, accountability, and growth
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas
- Preferably 12+ years of experience in public works engineering and project management
- Minimum 7+ years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong understanding of local agency standards and permitting requirements within the Houston metropolitan area
- Excellent communication, organizational, and client management skills
Software
- AutoCAD Civil 3D – Required
- ArcGIS – Preferred
- H&H modeling software (HEC-RAS, XPSWMM, StormCAD) – Preferred
- Bluebeam / Project management tools – A plus