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Job Overview
LaBella has an immediate opening for a Team Leader in our Municipal Group. Reporting to the Vice President of Engineering Services, this position is responsible for leading a team of project managers, design professionals and technical support staff working with public sector (Municipal) clients and projects throughout the Hudson Valley. The position is located in our Poughkeepsie, NY office.

In this position, you are expected to be a hands-on manager, mentor and coach in working with our talented staff.

Responsibilities

• Project development, client interaction, project management and technical design primarily for public sector clients (municipal, county, state and non-profit)
• 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. As a project manager, you will develop projects with clients and then oversee and manage the project design and construction while interfacing with the client. Managing the project design requires interacting with less experience staff along with training and mentoring them

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil or Environmental Engineering
•  10-15 years of practical experience in a professional consulting environment
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) NY is required
• Candidate must be experienced in civil/environmental engineering with a preferred focus on all facets of water resources engineering
• Candidates should be proficient in technical writing
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, solid project financial management skills
• Able to interact effectively with clients, project teams, and colleagues internally
• 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
• Experience in project management is required for this position

Salary Range: 
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.

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.

• Flexible Work Schedule
• Health/Dental Insurance
• 401k Plan with Employer Match
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off
• Leadership Development Program
• Fitness Reimbursement
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Wellness Program
• Team Building Events
• Community Service Events

Please note that this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

LaBella is committed to facilitating a culture where diversity, equity, and inclusion are respected, valued, and celebrated by implementing thoughtful, practical, and innovative strategies that support our employees and serve the communities in which we reside. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

LaBella Associates does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiting professionals or agencies, nor do we accept resumes from any source that does not reference a specific, open position. LaBella Associates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resume submitted by recruiting professionals or agencies that do not have a current placement fee agreement with LaBella Associates. All initial communication with recruiting professionals or agencies must go through human resources.