Bridge Practice Leader

Northern Impact
  • Chicago, Wisconsin
  • Autofill and Review
3 days ago

Job Description

Overview

National Award-Winning Engineering Firm is seeking a highly motivated Bridge Practice Leader who is responsible for the growth and success of the bridge practice within the firm to lead and support business development, project delivery, and client relationships. This position can be located in the Midwest or in Boston, MA.

The company has developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows them to share their experiences with one another, and in return, they can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Responsibilities

  • Research respective markets, develop client relationships, recruit talent, and identify business opportunities across the country

  • Expert in the industry with strong client connections

  • Provide firm-wide leadership and guidance in areas of technical specialties and provide oversight on overall bridge practice operations

  • Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

  • Have a solid understanding of DOT’s consulting expectations and needs

  • Act as Project Principal or Lead Engineer on bridge design, rehab, and inspection projects, managing scope, schedule, staffing, budget, etc.

  • Make key contributions to project pursuits, facilitating the growth of the bridge practice

  • Coordinate tasks among the multidisciplinary project teams to conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and lead the preparation of design drawings, calculations, and specifications for fixed bridge engineering projects

  • Perform quality control reviews of bridge design deliverables

  • Organize and manage design efforts for multiple simultaneous projects

  • Ensure quality control activities are performed for all assigned work and backcheck the work of others

  • Work efficiently to meet deadlines and complete projects within a given amount of time

  • Demonstrate a strong ability to meet project budgets and schedules

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural)

  • Masters in Engineering a plus

  • Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer License required (SE)

  • 15 years of bridge experience

  • Leadership in team building and project delivery

  • Research bridge markets, develop client relationships, and identify business opportunities

  • Ability to track budgets, maintain project/group performance goals

  • Mentor staff and develop a goal-oriented team capable of delivering complex projects

  • Exceptional technical skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills

  • Strong organizational skills

  • U.S. Residency

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, Wisconsin

Skills

  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Bridge Buildingunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Developmentunmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Consultingunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Relationsunmatched
  • Engineeringunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Load and Resistance Factor Design (LRFD)unmatched
  • Market Researchunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Requirements Managementunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Schedule Developmentunmatched
  • Set Goalsunmatched
  • Team Buildingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Writing Skillsunmatched

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