Bridge Practice Team Leader P5

Graef Anhalt Schloemer & Assoc; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Flexible Spending Plans

Retirement Savings Plan

ESOP

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

GRAEF is seeking a Bridge Practice Team Leader in Chicago to manage a growing bridge group and drive project leadership across high-profile duties. You will oversee staff, guide business development activities, and deepen client relationships with DOT projects and tollway initiatives.

Requirements include a Civil Engineering degree with structural focus, PE, 8+ years of IDOT-bridge design experience, and the ability to obtain SE within a year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• PE license is required; SE preferred or obtainable within 1 year.
• Minimum 8 years' experience in structural bridge design per IDOT standards.
• Experience with business development and client relations.

Responsibilities

• Manage current staff and assist with growing the bridge group.
• Lead and participate in business development activities and client management.
• Develop new business opportunities by strengthening existing relationships and creating new connections.
• Represent the firm at industry events, associations and community activities.
• Oversee projects in engineering and management, including priorities, budgets and design
• Serve as a technical resource for bridge team members.

Skills

Bridge project leadership

Client management

Proposal development

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Bachelors in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master's in Structural Engineering

Job description

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
• Flexible Hours / Hybrid work model
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 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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