Senior Technical Manager

Overview:

Lockwood, Andrews & Newnam, Inc. (LAN) is a full-service consulting firm offering planning, engineering and program management services. Founded in 1935, LAN has grown from its humble beginnings as a small Houston firm to a national leader in the heavy civil infrastructure engineering industry.

"Our purpose is to continuously improve the quality of life in the communities we serve."

Responsibilities:

This dynamic position offers a unique opportunity for a skilled professional passionate about technical work, project leadership, and mentoring.

• Conduct drainage evaluations and stormwater management studies.
• Lead construction plan preparation for flood risk reduction and channel improvement projects.
• Use engineering software and tools for design and documentation.
• Visit construction sites to monitor progress and perform contract duties.
• Provide technical leadership and oversight, ensuring high-quality stormwater design and production.
• Plan project timelines, track progress, and manage milestones effectively.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and communicate them clearly to stakeholders.
• Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects and clients.
• Identify and manage clients to grow the business.
• Establish and maintain client relations.
• Attend client meetings and assist with marketing efforts.
• Communicate effectively with team members, office staff, and clients.
• Foster trust and unity within the project team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or related field.
• Texas Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM).
• Proficiency in engineering software and tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Open Roads, Stormwater Modeling, and GIS).
• Proven experience in stormwater management and infrastructure projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of stormwater design principles and best practices.
• Understanding of relevant regulations, standards, and permitting processes.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Municipal stormwater experience in Texas.
• Familiarity with TxDOT drainage preferred.
• Experience working independently and in a collaborative team environment.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Familiarity with drainage systems, floodplain management, TxDOT, and City drainage criteria.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS, hydrologic modeling (e.g., HEC-HMS), and hydraulic modeling (e.g., HEC-RAS, Infoworks ICM).

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