Senior Engineer - Regional Team Leader

Job Description

CDM Smith is a global leader in design, program management, and construction services. We deliver innovative solutions across water, infrastructure, environmental, and transportation sectors. We are seeking a Regional Team Leader (RTL) to lead our Water Services Group in the North Central Region.

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.

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 timesheets 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).

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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Employment Type

Regular

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.