Civil Engineer - Municipal Team Leader

LaBella has an immediate opening for a Municipal Engineering Services Team Leader. Reporting to the Buffalo Regional Civil leader, this position is responsible for assisting with business development activities, including proposal writing, presentation preparation, client outreach, and client management. In this role, the successful candidate will work alongside our Senior Municipal Engineer to assist with mentoring and coaching our talented staff. The chosen candidate will also be expected to effectively manage projects, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of project managers, design professionals and technical support staff to successfully serve public sector (Municipal) clients and projects throughout the Western New York region. The position is located in our Buffalo, NY office.
The candidate will be organized, have a positive attitude, teamwork mentality, and possess strong leadership skills.
Duties
Business development and marketing
Preparing proposals
Client management
Project management
Assist Group Leaders with work assignments, scheduling and quality control
Interface and establish rapport with clients and approval agencies
Become actively involved with local, state and/or national professional associations
Work with Regional Civil Leader to achieve financial and business development goals
Salary Range: $90,000 - $120,000 per year
The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location.
Requirements
15+ years of civil/municipal engineering experience
Minimum 5 years in a staff management role
Bachelor's degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering or related degree
A current NYS Professional Engineer license
A thorough knowledge of our industry (with NYS experience preferred) and regulatory programs
Solid organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to convey information clearly and effectively through verbal and written communications. Public presentation skills are essential.
Track record of developing good working relationships with municipal, industrial, and/or institutional clients
Effective communication skills using oral, graphic and written forms
Competency in the Microsoft Office suite required
AutoCAD competency desirable
Benefits
Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella’s benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below.
Flexible Work Schedule
Health/Dental Insurance
401k Plan with Employer Match
Short & Long Term Disability
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
Leadership Development Program
Fitness Reimbursement
Tuition Reimbursement
Referral Bonus Program
Wellness Program
Team Building Events
Community Service Events