Bridge Project Leader & Mentor — Ownership Path

gpac; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a seasoned bridge leader in the Greater Chicago Area to take ownership of major projects, mentor engineers, and guide the practice's future growth.

The ideal candidate holds an SE license with 15+ years in bridge/structural design and PM experience, plus a Civil/Structural ABET-accredited degree. Strong client leadership and proficiency in bridge software are required.

Qualifications

• SE license required.
• 15+ years of bridge/structural design and project management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Experience delivering transportation projects for public agencies.
• Strong knowledge of applicable bridge design standards.
• Proficiency with bridge design, analysis, and drafting software.
• Proven client leadership and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge and structural projects from planning through delivery.
• Own project budgets, schedules, scope, and quality.
• Build trusted relationships with public-sector clients.
• Guide design decisions and review technical deliverables.
• Mentor engineers and support proposals and new project pursuits.

Skills

Bridge leadership

Client relations

Mentoring

Project management

Budgeting

Staff development

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Engineering degree

Tools

Bridge design software

Structural analysis tools

Drafting software

Job description

gpac is seeking a seasoned bridge leader in the Greater Chicago Area to take ownership of major projects, mentor engineers, and guide the practice's future growth.

The ideal candidate holds an SE license with 15+ years in bridge/structural design and PM experience, plus a Civil/Structural ABET-accredited degree. Strong client leadership and proficiency in bridge software are required.