Bridge Practice Team Leader P5

Graef USA; Chicago (IL); Sur place; USD 135 000 - 165 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Flexible Spending Plans

Retirement Savings Plan

ESOP

Tuition Reimbursement

Training & Leadership Development

Community involvement

Résumé du poste

Graef USA is seeking a Bridge Practice Team Leader to manage and grow the bridge group, lead business development and client management, and provide technical leadership on bridge projects.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, technical excellence, and mentorship within a collaborative, employee-owned culture. PE is required and SE is highly preferred. Candidates with IDOT/CDOT experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis is required.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of bridge structural design experience per IDOT standards.
• CDOT experience is a plus.
• PE is required; SE is highly preferred or obtainable within 1 year.
• Proven business development, client development and proposal experience.
• Experience managing a group is a plus.
• Excellent communication with clients and internal teams.

Responsabilités

• Manage current staff and grow the bridge group.
• Lead business development: proposals, interviews, client management.
• Develop new opportunities by strengthening existing client relationships.
• Represent the firm at industry events and promote visibility.
• Oversee project engineering: priorities, objectives, finances, design.
• Serve as a technical resource for bridge team members.

Connaissances

Leadership

Client management

Proposal development

Presentation experience

Business development

Communication

Project management

Team management

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural emphasis)

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

SE certification preferred

Description du poste

GRAEF, a leading U.S. consulting firm, has been providing exceptional careers and quality engineering, planning and design services to our clients since 1961. We recognize that the best workplaces are filled with technically excellent, innovative, creative, and highly motivated people and are proud to be named a 2026 Top Workplace.GRAEF is more than just a business. We are a committed employer and community member. We invest in our employees as we do our clients, providing a challenging and rewarding environment where you can grow both personally and professionally. GRAEF values exciting work and lasting relationships; we embody values that speak to loyalty, service, quality and integrity; and we strive to grow with these ideas leading the way. We’re looking for people who agree that in addition to technical excellence, it’s all about relationships! What are you looking for in a career? The opportunity to work on exciting, high-profile projects? The satisfaction and security of working at an employee-owned company? Or maybe the opportunity to improve the quality of life - not just for you and your family, but for the worldwide community at large? As we take our bridge portfolio to the next level, we have a unique leadership opportunity for a candidate looking to manage a group, a variety of projects, be involved in business development and play an important part in continuing to grow a diverse team. This position offers an opportunity to become part of a well-established technical group with a strong backlog.

Bridge Practice Team Leader responsibilities include:

• Manage current staff and assist with growing the bridge group.
• Lead and participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, project interviews/presentations, and client management.
• Develop new business opportunities by strengthening relationships with existing clients and creating new client connections.
• Represent the firm at industry events, professional associations, and community activities to enhance visibility and market presence
• Project engineering and management including: project oversight, setting priorities and developing objectives, project financial management as well as hands-on involvement in the design process for bridges, per IDOT and Tollway requirements.
• The ability to serve as a technical resource for bridge team members.

We are considering candidates that meet the following requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis.
• A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in the structural design of bridges using IDOT standards. Candidates with greater experience are encouraged to apply as well.
• CDOT experience is a plus.
• PE required.
• SE highly preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Success in business development planning, including developing strategic business plans, marketing activities, client development, presentation experience and proposal development.
• Experience managing a group would be considered a plus.
• Good communication skills and a proven track record in successfully interacting with clients and internal team members is necessary.

We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

• The salary range for this position is $135,000-$165,000. (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience and skill set, as well as internal and external equity.)
• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement

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