TKDA · 1 day ago
Discipline Lead / Group Manager, Roadway & Utilities
TKDA is an employee-owned and integrated team of multi-discipline engineering and design professionals. They are seeking a Group Manager for their Roadway and Utilities division who will coach and develop a team of engineers while overseeing project deliverables and enhancing service offerings through client engagement and strategic development.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Coach, mentor, and develop a talented group of engineers and technicians
Outline development plans for team members that further their professional growth and align with business needs
Coach on design practices and standards, provide guidance on addressing design challenges, assist in navigating discipline coordination efforts, and encourage them to take on more autonomous responsibilities and 'stretch assignments'
Assess team capabilities and capacity against project scope and overall deliverables commitments to assemble project teams, delegate applicable design tasks, review work in accordance with applicable standards and QA/QC processes and oversee deliverable progress in relation to submittal schedules
Identify, advocate for, develop, and expand the depth and breadth of roadway design and utility design/coordination capabilities for the collective team
Contribute to client engagement and development plans, cultivate/maintain relations with stakeholders, track prospective opportunities, lead proposals, and deliver qualifications presentations
Partner with various representatives throughout TKDA to outline and implement market and sector development strategies to generate or enhance awareness and recognition of our service offerings and capabilities across current, emerging, and prospective markets
Provide technical guidance and insight to project teams and project managers throughout the full lifecycle of a project
Assume project manager responsibilities for strategic and high-profile projects as necessary and applicable
Assist with proposal development for project pursuits by providing input on team capabilities and capacities in relation to project scope and anticipated delivery commitments and participate in qualifications presentations and project interviews
Qualification
Required
Professional Engineer (PE) with ten or more years of professional experience with a progressive mix of comprehensive design and project management for a diverse portfolio of municipal infrastructure projects
Prior experience engaging in business development activities - including proposal preparations, development of scope and fee estimates, and facilitation / leading of capabilities or qualifications presentations
Demonstrated track record of securing project opportunities with established, emerging, and prospective clients / municipalities
Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop a team of engineering professionals consisting of registered engineers, designers, and technicians with varying competencies, knowledge, qualifications, and experience
Superior focus on quality demonstrated by an ability adhere to design requirements, utilize and/or implement thorough quality review measures, and continuously evaluate practices to ensure technical accuracy and enhance project delivery methods
Demonstrated commitment to promoting and advancing a culture of safety excellence that emphasizes employee training, project / site risk assessment and mitigation, and strict adherence to all internal and external safety policies, requirements, and regulations
Ability to travel – locally and regionally – as needed to conduct on-site consultations, participate in client meetings, facilitate business development and market development activities, attend professional conferences, and visit TKDA office locations
Preferred
Professional Engineer in Minnesota; Additional registration in Wisconsin, Illinois, California, or Washington
Active member in professional activities, societies, and organizations
Previous experience contributing to the development of key client engagement plans, annual business plans, and strategic market / sector development plans
Extensive portfolio of municipal infrastructure projects which showcases an ability to deliver solutions through active community and client engagement and innovative design strategies
Benefits
Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
Eligible for discretionary bonuses
Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year
Company
TKDA
TKDA is a civil engineering company that offers engineering, architecture, and planning services.
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