OWN, Inc. · 1 day ago
Land Development Team Leader
Overland Park, KS
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expOWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that believes in the power of employee-ownership. They are looking for a Land Development Team Leader to lead technical teams, manage projects, and ensure quality and safety throughout the project lifecycle.
Civil Engineering
Responsibilities
Deliver the OWN Experience every day by focusing on what drives our success—Clients, OWNers, Safety, Quality, and Financial Health
Lead technical teams in maximizing success at each phase of the project lifecycle
Manage assigned projects to ensure quality, schedule, and budget goals are achieved
Lead project kickoffs, define scope, establish schedules and budgets, and monitor progress throughout the project lifecycle
Implement and enforce company standards, QA/QC procedures, and quality control processes on all projects
Identify project risks and collaborate with Group Leaders to develop and implement mitigation strategies
Conduct project debriefs and promote continuous improvement in delivery and collaboration
Champion a culture of safety, ensuring all OWNers and clients maintain safe work practices
Lead, mentor, and manage assigned team members to support their development, engagement, and utilization
Conduct performance reviews, providing coaching, feedback, and career development guidance
Support onboarding, training, and skill development initiatives for team members
Provide day-to-day direction on workload, priorities, and professional growth
Partner with Group Leaders on personnel decisions, including hiring, promotions, compensation, and performance management
Foster a positive, collaborative, and accountable team culture that reflects OWN’s values and guiding principles
Build and maintain strong client relationships, serving as the primary point of contact on assigned projects
Contribute to the division’s business development strategy by pursuing opportunities that bring work into the firm, providing outstanding client service, and strengthening client loyalty and long-term retention
Collaborate with Market Leaders and Group Leaders on strategic project and client pursuits and client engagement activities
Utilize CRM to track client interactions, relationships, and opportunities
Manage project-level financials, including scope, budgets, and profitability
Monitor and report on WIP, billing, collections, and other key financial metrics
Ensure project performance aligns with group and division financial objectives
Contribute to process improvement and operational excellence across the division
Promote cross-division culture, collaboration and communication to strengthen firmwide cohesion and efficiency
Qualification
Required
10-15 years of engineering experience focused in Land Development projects
Experience in business development activities such as managing client relationships, pursuing new project opportunities, and developing lasting client relationships
Experience in project management activities such as determining project requirements, establishing scope of work, and determining design budgets
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
Preferred
B.S. in Civil Engineering, Landscape Architecture, or related field
Licensed Professional Engineer in the state of Missouri
Extensive experience in leading teams
Benefits
Community. Giving of time, treasures, and talents to fulfill personal passions and show up in your community.
Empowerment. Our employees are given full reign and the trust to make decisions in the best interest of their clients and teams.
Flexibility. The freedom to be a professional. The freedom to be a person.
ESOP. Our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) is owned 100% by employees – equitably, a fact most employee-owned firms can’t claim.
Having fun. Laughing, jokes, high fives, celebrations – we take our work seriously but not ourselves.
Teamwork. A sense of belonging, learning from those around you, and feeling like you’re on the winning team.
Company
OWN, Inc.
OWN, Inc. is an engineering firm that unleashes the power of true, 100% employee ownership.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Sterling Cramer
Chief Operating Officer
Jared Mellema
Talent Acquisition Partner
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