Job Title
Civil Engineering Lead Professional
Job Type
Full-time
Location
Baton Rouge - Prairieville, LA 70769 US (Primary)
Category
Associate
Education
Bachelor's Degree
Job Description
Civil Lead ProfessionalWhat You'll DoLead & Develop Your Team- 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.
Oversee Civil Engineering Projects- 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.
Drive Quality & Technical Excellence- 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.
Build Relationships & Support Growth- 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.
What We're Looking For- 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, project sites, and other office locations as needed.
