Senior Municipal Engineer - Regional Team Leader

Job Description

Join CDM Smith's Detroit team as a Regional Team Leader to build a rewarding career in the municipal water and wastewater engineering industry. Collaborate with industry-leading experts on large, cutting-edge projects that make an impact both locally and across the nation. Lead a team of new and established engineering professionals to support their career development and team performance.

Role Overview

The Regional Team Leader is responsible for guiding a team of engineers and technical professionals. This role emphasizes team development, operational excellence, and high-quality project delivery. The Regional Team Leader will also support project delivery as an experienced water and/or wastewater engineer working with our local and national clients.

Key Responsibilities

Team Development and Leadership
- Support team members in their career growth through mentoring, coaching, and performance feedback.
- Facilitate participation in the Career Compass Mentoring Program.
- Recognize and celebrate key milestones such as promotions, certifications, and anniversaries.
- Conduct timely and constructive performance reviews in collaboration with project managers and technical mentors.

Operational and Business Management
- Oversee project delivery, resource planning, and workload distribution.
- Monitor and drive profitability and utilization targets.
- Ensure compliance with quality assurance, health and safety, and required training protocols.
- Approve time sheets and expense reports promptly.

Talent Acquisition and Culture
- Recruit, interview, and onboard new team members in alignment with project needs and growth objectives.
- Foster a culture of inclusion, engagement, and accountability.

Knowledge Sharing and Innovation
- Promote collaboration through Communities of Practice.
- Encourage the use and development of intellectual property and best practices.

Client Engagement and Technical Excellence
- Ensure high standards of work quality and client satisfaction.
- Support business development and proposal efforts in coordination with the Technical Delivery Manager (TDM).

Project Delivery
- Working with large regional and national clients to solve the most interesting engineering challenges in the water / wastewater industry.
- Leading water / wastewater design projects and assisting construction phase engineering support.
- Being involved in project management activities such as scoping, budgeting and coordination.
- Meeting with current and future clients to support our sales leads as they pursue project opportunities.

If you are driven to build a motivated and high-performing team while also contributing to project technical delivery, we invite you to consider this pivotal role!

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Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Civil, Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related discipline.

Professional engineering (PE) license.

10 years of related experience.

Domestic and/or international travel may be required. The frequency of travel is contingent on specific duties, responsibilities, and the essential functions of the position, which may vary depending on workload and project demands.

Equivalent additional directly related experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

EEO Statement

We attract the best people in the industry, supporting their efforts to learn and grow. We strive to create a challenging and progressive work environment. We provide career opportunities that span a variety of disciplines and geographic locations, with projects that our employees plan, design, build and operate as diverse as the needs of our clients. CDM Smith is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, pregnancy related conditions, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression), national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Why CDM Smith?

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Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it's a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work environment which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Skills and Abilities

Promotes a culture of collaboration, quality, and leading by example through CDM Smith's Vision and Core Values.

Strongly demonstrates CDM Smith's Leadership Competencies of Promoting a High-Performance Culture, Trust and Accountability, Building Alliances, and Continuous Improvement.

Drives staff engagement, retention, hiring and development within the group.

Possesses strong written and verbal communication skills.

Is an exemplary service provider to both our external and internal clients.

Demonstrates a strong understanding of the business (e.g., utilization, project profitability, overhead, staffing, etc.).

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as "CDM Smith") reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions. Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview. CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history. If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.