Group Leader

Company Description

We are Olsson. We engineer and design solutions that improve the world around us. As a company, we promise to always be responsive, transparent, and focused on results – for our people, our clients, and our company.

We’re a people-centric firm, so it’s no surprise our greatest asset is our people. The impact this creates is an environment that encourages our people to grow and be creative with their talents. This approach builds a culture that is uniquely Olsson. It allows us to grow our people as we grow our business. This, in turn, creates a lasting impact on the world around us.

Job Description

As a Group Leader for our Roadway team, you will oversee the successful delivery of complex projects across multiple teams. In addition to managing projects, you will support team development and have the opportunity to grow into broader leadership responsibilities over time. You’ll help foster a collaborative, high-performing environment, build strong client relationships, and contribute to the continued growth of the Roadway group.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead project scopes, schedules, and budgets to ensure successful delivery
• Manage project teams, resources, and client communication
• Support quality control and ensure projects meet scope, schedule, and budget expectations
• Mentor team members and contribute to team growth and development
• Build and maintain client relationships and support future work opportunities
• Follow Olsson project management standards and safety requirements

Qualifications

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required 
• 8+ years of roadway design experience
• 4+ years experience leading technical staff 
• Strong project management experience (scope, schedule, budget)
• Experience working with local municipalities required 
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Experience with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD Civil 3D

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Additional Information

Olsson specializes in engineering and design, client advisory services, planning, field services, and environmental. Improving the world has been our mindset from the very beginning, back when Olsson first opened for business in 1956. And it will be our mindset for years to come.

As an Olsson employee, you will:

• Receive a competitive 401(k) match
• Be empowered to build your career with tailored development paths
• Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements
• Engage in work that has a positive impact on communities
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles

In addition, full-time employees will receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.) and the opportunity to participate in a bonus system that rewards performance.

Olsson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran, and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, military status, or other protected status.

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