Bridge National Practice Lead

URC Wilson & Company, Inc., Engineers & Architects; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

URC Wilson & Company, Inc. in Phoenix, AZ, seeks a Bridge National Practice Leader to manage teams in structural design for public and private projects. The ideal candidate will lead team operations and is proficient in structural engineering, particularly in the railroad bridge sector.

This role involves significant mentorship, coordination, and collaboration across teams to meet project demands. The compensation ranges from $165,000 to $225,000+, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package to support employee well-being.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading team operations and overseeing projects.
• Proven ability to collaborate and support company goals.
• Knowledge of financial metrics within infrastructure projects.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and oversee Bridge Regional Practice Leads and project managers.
• Direct, plan, and coordinate team utilization and financial metrics.
• Collaborate with various managers to meet project goals.

Skills

Leadership in team operations

Technical proficiency in structural engineering

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Job description

Position Overview

Wilson & Company is currently seeking a Bridge National Practice Leader to manage our public and private infrastructure structural design teams.

The ideal candidate is experienced in leading team operations, technically proficient in structural engineering in the railroad bridge and/or public sectors, and has strong communication and organizational skills and a proven ability to collaborate with others to support the goals of the company.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Mentors, collaborates, and oversees Bridge Regional Practice Leads and supporting project managers and staff.
• Functions as a technical leader to facilitate the professional development of engineering staff.
• Directs, plans, and coordinates the team utilization and financial metrics within the Structures Bridge team.
• Develops and reviews proposals, in collaboration with other team members, to determine project requirements, schedules, budgets, and staffing needs to win the project.
• Directs, plans, and coordinates activities of personnel to ensure that standards, schedules, budgets, and quality expectations are met.
• Monitors and updates the pursuit pipeline, operational labor backlog, and projected staff assignments and utilization.
• Works collaboratively with managers across different business groups to meet marketing, sales, staffing, and project delivery goals.

Travel will be necessary.

Compensation & Location

Salary Range: $165,000 - $225,000+ (depending on experience)

Job Location: Phoenix, AZ

Please note that Wilson & Company is not currently sponsoring applicants for work visas.

Benefits

We support our employees’ success and well‑being with a comprehensive benefits package, including options for health insurance, life insurance, disability coverage, paid time off, and retirement savings plans.

EEO Statement

We are proud to be an EEO employer and maintain a drug‑free workplace, conducting pre‑employment background checks.