Principal Engineering Lead - Baxter and Woodman Inc

POSITION: Principal Engineering Lead

POSITION LOCATION: West Palm Beach, FL

SALARY RANGE: $150,000 - $180,000

REPORTS TO: Florida Division Manager

Summary: Experienced professionals and recent graduates alike encounter more than just a job at Baxter & Woodman – they discover a lasting, rewarding career with a recognized leader in technology and innovation. Baxter & Woodman is an employee-owned company and offers employee ownership, providing the opportunity to become a shareholder within the company. We also offer an exceptional work environment. Named a 2023 Zweig Best Firms To Work For means we appreciate and value our staff, providing them with a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible work schedules, an outstanding 401K match, and more.

Typical responsibilities include local business development efforts, marketing efforts, project design and project management. Typically, the local management responsibilities are carried out under the direction of the Florida Regional office.

POSITION DUTIES:

• Monitor office performance and evaluate staff regularly (client satisfaction, project schedule, project budget, billings, QA/QC).Lead staff, provide advice and expertise.
• Work with Department Managers to manage workloads and develop annual budgets.
• Direct staff efforts and development according to plans and personal skills; support in achieving goals.
• Provide knowledge transfer and training opportunities for staff.
• Manage large complex projects, as needed.
• Work with West Palm Beach office manager and Human Resources on staffing needs, utilization, hiring, and training needs.
• Be responsible to client managers/technical staff regarding pursuit of business development and marketing opportunities in the West Palm Beach office region.
• Make frequent client contact to the clients within Palm Beach County and surrounding areas, respond directly to client requests when appropriate, and forward requests to responsible managers as needed.
• Monitor client satisfaction and ensure that their requests are responded to.
• Help prepare project-specific proposals and participate in project interviews.
• Lead formal pursuit process for the region.
• Engage prospective clients, understand their issues, identify opportunities to support these clients.
• Provide QA/QC of engineering projects, when necessary.
• Provide training and mentoring of engineering design staff.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in State of Florida or ability to obtain by reciprocity.
• 12 or more years of experience in the design and project management of stormwater, transportation, utility, and/or general civil projects.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and proposals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from other managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Excellent technical writing skills.
• Strong written, verbal, computer and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Join Our Team! - At our organization, we prioritize the holistic well-being of our employees through a comprehensive range of benefits. This commitment is evident in our healthcare offerings, including medical, dental, and vision plans, alongside an Employee Assistance Program and dedicated benefit advisors for personalized support. Financial well-being is enhanced through our financial planning program, life and disability insurance, tax savings plans, and coverage for accidents, cancer, and critical illnesses. Balancing work and life, we provide generous paid time off, paid holidays, parental leave, and flexible work arrangements, including the option to work from home on half Fridays and varied schedules. Additionally, we lead the industry by offering 401k plans, supported by expert financial advisors, and an Employee Stock Ownership program, ensuring our employees are not just part of a workplace but a thriving, supportive community dedicated to their well-being, financial security, and happiness.

Baxter & Woodman, Inc. is an equal opportunity - affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer