Team Leader / Senior Civil Engineer / Land Development

Team Leader / Sr. Civil Engineer / Land Development

LaBella Associates · Syracuse, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-07-27

Salary: USD 120,000–160,000

Workplace: on_site

Department: Civil

Description

We are currently seeking a Team Leader / Sr. Civil Engineer / Land Development for our Syracuse, NY office. This position is available to an experienced engineer or a project manager with the drive and desire to make an impact in the Syracuse Community. The individual will be responsible for leading design, planning, and scheduling. The successful candidate will provide leadership, mentorship, and design assistance to engineering staff for civil engineering and land development related projects. This role can accelerate your career goals through immediate opportunities to lead, and comes with a competitive starting salary, incentive compensation, a comprehensive benefit package, opportunities to go through our leadership development program and opportunities to become a LaBella shareholder. Our Propel Leadership Development Program provides opportunities for personal and professional growth to develop the next generation of leaders.

Job Duties

• Recruit, develop, and manage staff to successfully complete and stamp large-scale Land Development projects.
• Assist with business development in the Syracuse, NY region.
• Engage in public outreach, business development, marketing, and client communication.
• Review for quality assurance and control and ensure compliance with LaBella’s quality standards.
• Participate in and facilitate meetings with stakeholders and clients.
• Review and interpretation of local codes from various jurisdictions to determine regulatory requirements for site development.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

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.

Requirements

• B.S. degree in civil engineering.
• 15+ years of experience in the civil engineering field, with 3+ years managing staff.
• Licensed professional engineer in New York required or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.
• Business development experience and network of clients preferred.
• Possess a high capacity for self-motivation and be able to apply engineering knowledge to a wide variety of projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communications and analytical/problem solving skills are essential.
• Must be able to develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and staff from various agencies.
• Planning, organizing, scheduling and project management experience.

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
• Paid Parental Leave
• 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

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.

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