Sr. Civil Engineer- Municipal Team Lead

Overview

Lead municipal engineering projects, manage team and client relations.

Key Responsibilities

• project management
• technical design
• client interaction
• team leadership
• staff mentoring
• public sector

Tasks

LaBella has an immediate opening for a Team Leader in our Municipal Group. Reporting to the Discipline Leader, this position is responsible for leading a team of project managers, design professionals and technical support staff working with public sector (Municipal and State agency) clients and projects throughout the NY. The position is in our Syracuse, NY office. -Develop projects with clients and then oversee and manage the project design and construction while interfacing with the client. -Project management responsibilities include development of professional services proposals, management of projects and clients, development of technical approaches to projects, and participation in public presentations/engagement process. -Project development, client interaction, project management and technical design primarily for public sector clients (municipal, county, state and non-profit) -Managing the project design requires interacting with less experience staff along with training and mentoring them

Requirements

• pe ny
• bachelor's
• project management
• 15-20 years
• civil engineering
• public funding

What You Bring

-Effective communication skills using oral, graphic, and written forms -Experience in project management and solid project financial management skills -Able to interact effectively with clients, project teams, and colleagues internally -Candidate must be experienced in civil/environmental engineering with a preferred focus on all facets of municipal/public works engineering and water resources infrastructure -15-20 years of practical experience in a professional consulting environment -Communications and analytical/problem solving skills are essential -Ability to perform assigned tasks with minimal supervision -Ability to travel to project sites and work remotely as needed -Public Sector funding experience (NYSEFC, NYSDEC, WIIA, ETC.) for projects a plus. If you do not have grant writing/administration experience, we will train you -Effective verbal and written communication skills and the ability to collaborate efficiently with teammates in different disciplines and different locations -Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering -Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) NY is required -Ability to manage workload and budgets as allocated

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Benefits

Body, mind, and wallet—LaBella's benefits support a holistic approach to your health and wellness, creating the foundation for physical, mental, and financial well-being. Our benefit offerings cover the must-haves (healthcare and retirement), the just-in-cases (insurances and employee assistance programs), and the cherry-on-tops (fitness reimbursements, year-end incentive pay, and tuition assistance). Visit our website for more details on benefits listed below. Salary Range: ($115,000 - $145,000)The specific salary offered may be influenced by a variety of factors including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, education, and work location. -Profit Sharing -Tuition Reimbursement -Wellness Program -Flexible Work Schedule -Fitness Reimbursement -Short & Long Term Disability -Health/Dental Insurance -401k Plan with Employer Match -Team Building Events -Community Service Events -Leadership Development Program -Paid Time Off -Referral Bonus Program

About Labella Associates

-Began as a civil engineering shop in Rochester, NY and has grown into a full‑service design professional corporation. -Expanded across North America and Europe—serving Spain, the UK, Romania, Germany, India and more—while maintaining focus on public and private sector projects. -Remains strongly connected to civil engineering projects such as water treatment plants, highways, stormwater systems, and public facilities. -Provides expertise spanning architecture, MEP, landscape architecture, wetlands ecology, structural engineering, transportation, and grant administration. -Balances technical rigor with civic impact through projects like trails, parks, athletic fields, utility systems, renewable energy, and large‑scale municipal infrastructure. -Adopts a collaborative, comprehensive approach managing planning, design, permitting, inspection, and commissioning.

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