Team Lead - Public Works

Team Lead - Public Works

Are you seeking purpose, challenge, and talented colleagues? We develop leaders and empower our associates to use their skills and talents to positively impact the world through service to our coworkers, clients, and communities. We subscribe to the mission of empowering our people to impact communities by bringing clients visions to life, so if this speaks to you, lets connect!

As a Public Works Team Lead, you will lead the design and coordination of infrastructure projects including roadway, intersection, public utilities, pedestrian sidewalks, and multi-use trail improvement projects. Youll apply your expertise in horizontal design and public infrastructure planning using Civil 3D and other design tools. In this leadership role, youll mentor staff engineers, guide technical development, and ensure quality and consistency across deliverables. Collaborating closely with your Project Manager and multidisciplinary teams, youll contribute to impactful projects that serve communities and enhance mobility. We value long-term relationships with municipal and agency clients, both locally and nationally.

Primary Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the teams quality of work, productivity, and actions.
• Direct and support production teams by assigning tasks, balancing workloads, and ensuring high-quality deliverables that meet technical and regulatory standards.
• Oversee the full lifecycle of projectsfrom planning and design through construction documentation and administrationensuring alignment with scope, schedule, and budget.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Discipline Leads on project budgeting, scheduling, staffing forecasts, and proposal development.
• Offer expert guidance on design, code compliance, and technical problem-solving, including implementation of Quality Management Programs, QA reviews, engineering / architectural calculations, and documentation accuracy.
• Serve as a technical liaison between internal teams, clients, consultants, and authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to ensure project clarity, alignment, and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Interpret and apply company, client, and jurisdictional requirements, standards and applicable codes to ensure all designs and documentation meet professional, legal and safety obligations.
• Perform or coordinate site visits, field measurements, and construction observations to validate existing conditions and support construction administration.
• Implement and uphold quality management processes, recommend design improvements, and contribute to the development of best practices and standards.
• Lead meetings, document decisions, and clearly communicate project goals, updates, and changes to all relevant parties, including clients and senior leadership.
• Supervising direct reports is a key responsibility of this job.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements

Benefits and Perks

CESO Compensation Transparency :

The pay band shown reflects the minimum and maximum base salary for this position at CESO. Actual pay is

determined by several factors, including location, experience, education, skills, and internal equity. Our pay

structures are benchmarked against industry and market data to stay competitive. Each offer is based on a full review

of a candidates background, qualifications, and fit for the role.

Below are the typical new hire pay ranges for this position based on location :

Cincinnati, OH : $87,182 - $110,431

Dayton, OH : $87,182 - $110,431

CESO is a principle-centered organization that aligns with strong service values, integrity, and authenticity. We develop and inspire through training and coaching on the job. At CESO, we believe that work should be more rewarding than just a paycheck. In addition to a comprehensive benefit and compensation program, we create memories and friendships through our employee and service events.

CESO, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This organization participates in E-Verify and is a drug-free workplace. Criminal background checks and drug / alcohol checks are required.

Compensation details : 82594-160599 Yearly Salary

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