Bridges & Structures Department Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design; Ohio; On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)/Roth matching

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design seeks a Department Manager to lead our Bridges & Structures team in Ohio. The role requires a civil engineering degree, professional licensure in Ohio, and extensive bridge design/leadership experience.

You will oversee projects, budgets, and staffing, while collaborating with regional leaders and contributing to marketing and client development initiatives. The position offers growth within a multidisciplinary firm with broad project opportunities across the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required.
• 10+ years of experience in bridge engineering; 7+ years with proposals, budgets and financial management to run a team.
• Ohio PE license is required (or through reciprocity).
• Knowledge of industry best practices and trends to maintain leadership.
• Ability to lead, plan, organize and manage staff and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bridges & Structures department within Ohio, guiding project scope, schedule, quality and budget.
• Collaborate with other Department Managers regionally and with the Regional Discipline Leader.
• Involve in marketing and business development to grow client base.
• Monitor work backlog and allocate work across the region.
• Oversee proposals and contracts, ensuring staff performance and financial targets.
• Drive new business development and manage relationships with existing clients.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Proposal writing

Budget management

Team leadership

Business development

Education

Bachelor of 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!