Civil Engineering Lead Professional

Civil Engineering Lead Professional

Full-time

Associate

Bachelor's Degree

T. Baker Smith is seeking a dynamic and experienced Civil Lead Professional to lead and develop our civil engineering team, oversee successful project delivery, and help drive the continued growth of our civil engineering services.

This is more than a technical leadership role. We're looking for a proven leader who is passionate about developing people, building strong client relationships, and delivering innovative engineering solutions. As a Civil Lead Professional, you'll have the opportunity to influence the direction of our civil engineering operations while making a meaningful impact on our associates, clients, and communities.

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and accountability for a team of Civil Engineers, Project Managers, Designers, and technical professionals.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performing environment focused on professional development, engagement, and accountability.
• Coach and develop team members while identifying opportunities for career advancement and technical growth.
• Ensure teams have the resources, training, and support necessary to deliver exceptional results.
• Promote a culture of safety, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Provide leadership and oversight for a diverse portfolio of civil engineering projects, including site development, drainage, utilities, grading, and infrastructure improvements.
• Guide Project Managers and technical teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with client expectations.
• Oversee project planning, design development, technical execution, and overall project performance.
• Support the development of proposals, project scopes, budgets, and fee negotiations.
• Monitor project profitability, resource utilization, and operational performance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver comprehensive engineering solutions.

• Champion quality assurance and quality control across all civil engineering projects.
• Ensure engineering designs, plans, specifications, and deliverables meet applicable codes, regulations, and professional standards.
• Provide technical guidance and support to project teams in resolving complex engineering challenges.
• Promote consistent application of engineering best practices and quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with firm policies, procedures, and safety expectations.

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and stakeholders.
• Support business development efforts by identifying new opportunities and expanding existing client relationships.
• Partner with discipline leadership to execute strategic initiatives and support long-term growth.
• Represent T. Baker Smith at client meetings, industry events, and professional organizations.
• Help position the civil engineering team for continued success through exceptional service and project delivery.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a closely related field.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required
  , preferably in the state where the position is based.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive civil engineering experience, with demonstrated leadership and project management responsibilities.
• Experience managing civil engineering projects involving land development, site design, drainage, utilities, municipal infrastructure, or related civil engineering services.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering professionals and project teams.
• Strong understanding of civil engineering design principles, project delivery, quality control, and regulatory requirements.
• Experience managing project budgets, schedules, resource allocation, and financial performance.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to professional development, industry involvement, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to travel to client meetings,…