Civil Engineering Team Lead

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Civil Engineering Team Lead to join our team in Manassas, VA.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. A career at Bowman is more than a job; it is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team, and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

The Team Leader will be expected to take on a leadership role within the engineering team to provide engineering and design services to clients and will coordinate with engineers, project managers, clients and other disciplines to deliver on schedule and on budget projects. The role also involves training and mentoring junior staff, managing workload for the team, and leading engineering and production through planning and design of civil projects.

• Receive broad guidance from senior‑level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution.
• Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Assist with marketing of the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with developers and government agencies.
• Execute multiple projects to ensure successful completion on time and within budget.
• Effectively execute project contracts and develop internal staff.
• Assist in developing processes and provide input on achieving company and office operational excellence.
• Keep informed of new methods and developments affecting the organization and recommend new practices or changes.
• Represent the organization and maintain liaison with individuals and related organizations.
• Drive the profitability and growth of projects.
• Apply knowledge and expertise acquired through progressive experience to resolve crucial issues.
• Manage competing demands and establish priorities for staff.
• Handle client interaction, including preparation of new contract proposals, change orders, and attendance or leadership of project meetings.
• Lead and manage current project teams from bid until completion, while seeking future business.
• Mentor and direct junior staff, coordinate with project managers, and set goals and performance metrics.
• Review project changes and contractual alterations that may affect staffing or budget.
• Provide technical assistance in design problem resolution, including field investigation, detailed design work, and review of calculations.
• Act as the technical specialist for advanced concepts, principles, and methods in an assigned area.

• Flexibility, tact, and excellent interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication with all levels of the organization and external partners.
• High discretion for confidential information.
• Strong motivation and problem‑solving attitude.
• Sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Commitment to quality and reputation.
• Aspiration to grow professionally and advance within the company.
• Ability to lead project meetings and deliver client presentations.
• Collaborative with internal leaders, peers, and external clients.
• Encourage partnership across the organization.
• Manage multiple time‑sensitive tasks.
• Outstanding client management skills.
• Drive profitability and growth.
• Self‑starter with marketing/business development skills.
• Improve return on investment.
• Interpret financial reports and metrics accurately.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Understanding of municipal codes and regulations.
• Proven innovation, leadership, and creativity.
• Project management and communication skills.
• Team collaboration across stakeholders.
• Proficient technical and computer skills, including virtual meetings.
• Marketing and business development experience.
• Collaborate across offices and facilitate agreements.
• Wide civil project technical experience and client service.
• Experience processing land development projects in relevant counties/municipalities.
• Ability to lead and develop an…