Bridge Design Manager

Overview

National Award-Winning Engineering Firm is seeking a highly motivated Bridge Design Manager who is responsible for the growth and success of the bridge practice within the firm to lead and support business development, bridge talent acquisition and development, project delivery, and client relationships. This position can be located in Illinois or Minnesota.

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 Illinois and / or Minnesota

Expert in the industry with strong client connections in Illinois and / or Minnesota

Provide leadership and guidance in areas of technical specialties and provides oversight on overall bridge practice operations

Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

Have a solid understanding of MnDOT or IDOT'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 on 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 and movable 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 back check 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

IL or MN 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

Strong interpersonal skills

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