Bridges & Structures Department Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design; Maumee (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Life insurance

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Department Manager to lead our Bridges & Structures team in Ohio. The role requires guiding a high-caliber group, coordinating with regional leaders, and driving project delivery with a focus on safety, efficiency, and environmental sensitivity.

The ideal candidate has extensive bridge engineering experience, a PE license in Ohio or reciprocity, and strong leadership and business development capabilities to advance the discipline across the region.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in bridge engineering.
• 7+ years of experience with proposals, budgets, and financial management to run a team.
• Ohio PE license (or reciprocity).
• Knowledge of industry best practices and environment affecting the company.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize and manage staff and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in support of the direction and vision of the overall discipline for their assigned geographic location.
• Collaborate with other Department Managers within the region and with the Regional Discipline Leader.
• Active involvement with marketing and business development.
• Monitors work backlog and the sharing of work within the region and discipline.
• Actively involved in the cross selling of all company services.
• Serve as a resource for project managers and staff on assigned projects and manage completion of projects regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Provide staff/managers with technical assistance and supervision in the preparation of proposals and contracts for assigned projects.
• New business development and management/maintenance of existing clients. Assist in the development of the annual business plan for the discipline.
• Manage the financial aspects of assigned team(s) and monitor the performance of the business to meet or exceed revenue and/or profit goals.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Proposal development

Budget management

Leadership

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Department Manager to lead our Bridges & Structures team in Ohio! Candidates may be located anywhere in Ohio.

Our bridge experts partner with our clients to understand project objectives, while formulating solutions that result in successful outcomes that are safe, efficient, economical and sensitive to the environment. This highly skilled team of professionals offers a full range of bridge services from scoping, planning and preliminary engineering through final design, for small to large scale bridges.

Responsibilities

• Performs duties in support of the direction and vision of the overall discipline for their assigned geographic location.
• Collaborate with other Department Managers within the region and with the Regional Discipline Leader.
• Active involvement with marketing and business development.
• Monitors work backlog and the sharing of work within the region and discipline.
• Actively involved in the cross selling of all company services.
• Serve as a resource for project managers and staff on assigned projects and manage completion of projects regarding scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Provide staff/managers with technical assistance and supervision in the preparation of proposals and contracts for assigned projects.
• New business development and management/maintenance of existing clients. Assist in the development of the annual business plan for the discipline.
• Manage the financial aspects of assigned team(s) and monitor the performance of the business to meet or exceed revenue and/or profit goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience in bridge engineering is required; 7+ years of experience with preparing proposals, developing budgets, tracking budgets and the associated financial management skills necessary to run a team and monitor the performance of the business.
• Ohio PE license is required (or through reciprocity).
• Knowledgeable in best practices, trends, and other influences that affect CED and the environment in which we work, to maintain our position as an industry leader.
• Possess and demonstrate the ability to lead effectively and efficiently, plan, organize and manage procedures, protocols, and staff to achieve desired results.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That's why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as Company sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women's Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help you Accelerate Your Success!