Location: Austin, TX
Company: K Friese & Associates
a national transportation infrastructure firm headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, providing planning, environmental, design, construction engineering and inspection, and right-of-way services for surface transportation, rail, transit, and aviation clients.
Together, we have more resources and capabilities for delivering innovative solutions and enhancing the quality of life in the communities we serve. Client-Focused: We are collaborative and attentive to the unique needs and goals of each project. Performance-Driven: We are problem solvers dedicated to transforming transportation infrastructure challenges into opportunities for innovation. Community-Minded: We are vested in the work
we do as stewards of public funds used to improve the communities we serve. Socially Responsible: We give back to our communities by supporting various charitable organizations and causes.
Growth Oriented: We invest in programs to attract, retain, and develop employees so KFA becomes a long-term home for top talent. THE OPPORTUNITY If you have more than 10 years of experience, want to grow and manage your own business practice, and can work from either one of our Austin, Round Rock, or San Antonio offices, the KFA General Engineering and Development Review Business Practice Leader (BPL) might be the position you're looking for. As our General Engineering and Development Review BPL, you
will focus on growing the existing practice to provide general engineering, and planning and engineering development review services to counties and cities throughout Central Texas.
This means you will be responsible for: Developing, maintaining, and implementing a business development plan for the General Engineering and Development Review Practice that identifies new county and municipal clients throughout Central Texas and the work needed to earn their business and maintain them as clients. Managing the development review staff responsible for providing engineering and planning reviews for residential and commercial development within counties and cities, and city extra territorial jurisdictions (ETJs).
Working with the Transportation, Water, and Drainage Business Practice Leaders to support our county and municipal clients in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of streets, sidewalks, water and sewage systems, drainage structures, transportation facilities and other public works projects. Preparing engineering designs, specifications, and cost estimates for a wide variety of capital improvement projects. Attending meetings with planning and zoning committees, commissioner's court, and city councils, affected property owners and developers, and meetings with county and municipal staff.
Hiring, mentoring, supervising, and directing the staff in the practice. ABOUT YOU You are ready to connect and contribute - as a knowledgeable professional committed to excellence, and as a person who values integrity, respect, and communication. You are looking for a firm that is large enough to win complex, extensive projects, yet small enough to provide the coaching, exposure to a variety of work, and authentic culture you desire. You are interested in making a difference, which is why you are seeking a firm that only does public sector projects, ensuring your work has a positive impact on the communities in which we live.
Requirements: Bachelor's degree in civil engineering More than 10 years of experience Texas PE Experience in county and municipal engineering, and land development review Experience working directly with county and municipal government staff and elected officials Design and plan production experience Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team Excellent written and verbal communication skills required to build relationships with clients and team members Preferred Requirements: Experience appearing before city councils, commissioner's courts, municipal boards and commissions, municipal staff, property owners, and developers Experience with county and municipal permitting software ABOUT US KFA is a rapidly growing civil engineering consulting firm that focuses exclusively on serving public sector clients.
With offices in Austin, Round Rock, Houston and San Antonio, Texas; we provide opportunities in the fields of water, wastewater, transportation, drainage, and planning. Our team is driven by challenging and sophisticated work that helps them stretch and expand their capabilities.
At KFA, we foster an environment that cultivates teamwork, collaborative thought, and high-quality, client-centered solutions. Our professionals are dedicated to our client's vision and understanding their real challenges through a partnership. What else sets us apart? We focus solely on serving public sector clients to efficiently deliver high quality solutions. We seek challenging projects, for which we routinely provide significant value. We actively foster an environment of teamwork, collaboration, and innovation, while staying connected in today's semi-virtual environment.
At KFA we are focused on giving back to the community - not only through our work, but also by supporting local charitable organizations throughout the year. We are also the proud recipients of several awards and recognitions that illustrate our commitment to our clients, community, and our profession, including: 2023 Engineering Excellence Award, Water/Wastewater Category Silver Medal Winner ACEC Texas 2022 Public Works Project of the Year Award, Emergency Repair Category APWA Texas Chapter 2020 Engineering Excellence Award, Water Resources Category Silver Medal Winner ACEC Texas 2018 Women-Owned Business of the Year Award North San Antonio Chamber, Small Business Leaders Award 2017 Employer of the Year Award Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS), Heart of Texas Chapter THE BENEFITS Lochner provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes: Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care Paid Family Leave Retirement Plan with Employer Match Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible) Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health Lochner Cares Non-Profit 501c3 Education and Training Assistance Employee Assistance Program Employee Discounts Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service KFA also offer additional perks including alternative work week schedules and possible work from home 1 to 2 days a week.
Additional Information Effective January 1, 2024 , Background Checks and Other Disclosures notices will apply to all KFA jobs and job postings as follows: Work Environment The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Requirements The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights. Equal Employer Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce.
Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, interaction, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, interactionual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. All positions at Lochner require an applicant who has accepted an employment offer to undergo a background check. Background checks include SSN/SIN validation, motor vehicle verification, education verification, employment verification, a criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, and drug test.
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