Bridge Engineering Business Class Leader

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commitment to employee engagement

Opportunities for continuous education

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Bridges & Structures Engineering Business Class Leader in Folsom, CA. This leadership role requires overseeing a team focused on transportation projects and structures. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years managing similar teams. Emphasis on strong management, communication, and problem-solving skills to foster a collaborative and innovative environment. Competitive benefits and a commitment to diversity and inclusion are integral to this position.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in managing transportation projects and teams.
• PE registration in California preferred.
• Strong leadership, organizational and planning skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Bridges and Structures team.
• Manage project staffing and resource allocation.
• Oversee QA/QC procedures and best practices.
• Maintain QA/QC procedures and foster best practices.
• Grow technical capabilities and support area/market sector growth.
• Lead client relationships and coordinate across multiple offices.

Skills

Management skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Bridges & Structures Engineering Business Class Leader ( 189737 )

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs.

The Northern California Transportation Business Group is looking to hire an energetic and experienced Bridges & Structures Business Class Leader (BCL) to manage our transportation bridges and structures team and to help grow our technical expertise. This position will report to the NorCal Transportation Professional Services Leader. This is an exciting leadership opportunity to join a growing transportation practice and to lead and mentor a group of motivated and highly talented engineers.

Responsibilities

• Provide Area leadership of technical capabilities within the Bridges and Structures Business Class
• Manage project staffing/resourcing, workload and resource balancing and BC utilization in coordination with Project Managers (PMs) and the Area Transportation Manager
• Delivery focus of technical skills, be consulted and provide input on project discipline requirements and manage/supervise BC Staff
• Maintain appropriate QA/QC procedures and best practices
• Monitor area performance within BC to achieve defined goals and support operational managers in monitoring project performance and implementation of corrective actions
• Responsible for the technical sector growth in the Area
• Support top line growth across all market sectors in their technical area of focus
• Prioritize BC activities across Northern California to best implement Market Sector and Business Group objectives and promote technical services of their section in the Area
• Facilitate BC teamwork, communication and work sharing between Area offices, business classes, management, marketing, and staff
• Plan and manage multiple projects or tasks ranging from small- to large-size environmental planning and compliance projects
• Perform complex assignments with ability to make independent decisions on problems and methods
• Direct work of others in a team setting to complete required studies, documents and reports in accordance with local, state and federal regulations
• Demonstrate ability to facilitate, coordinate and present project elements and issues with multiple agencies, stakeholders and the public in efforts to educate and assist with consensus building
• Serve as client manager, project principal and/or PM
• Actively participate in projects or manage projects to meet assigned utilization rate
• Serve as a senior technical resource on projects and programs
• Build and retain strong relationships with Staff, Project Managers, Client Development Managers throughout the Area and within HDR in the SW Region
• Provide strategic and tactical input on business trends to BC and local office planning
• Manage staff workloads and make recommendations for adjustments and recruiting as needed
• Manage training and licensing requirements and identify opportunities for continuing education
• Develop a technical mentoring and employee advancement process to advance staff
• Champion marketing opportunities to grow the practice
• Support Area pursuits and actively participate in and support proposal development
• Identify project needs and recruit professionals to join our HDR team
• Demonstrate “can-do” problem solver approach to colleagues and clients
• Ability to build positive client relationships, strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills, and the ability to manage and motivate direct reports
• Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications

• PE registration in CA
• Proven ability to manage Bridges and Structures projects and teams effectively
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience leading transportation projects and teams within this market
• Strong structural technical design experience to provide quality control of staff
• Strong project management skills, including experience managing budgets, preparing scopes and developing cost estimates
• Prior experience preparing reports on project financials
• Demonstrated ability to manage the Bridges and Structures program and staff working statewide in multiple offices
• Ability to build, effectively implement and manage training programs; workload and staffing plans; marketing plans and proposal preparation and business group budgets
• Must have experience effectively managing and motivating direct reports
• Excellent written and strong communication and listening skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong leadership and organizational, planning, and prioritization skills
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively under tight deadlines, as well as balance multiple projects by prioritizing effectively
• Ability to understand applicable laws, policies, and procedures that each project is governed by
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven ability of contract development and implementation of capital improvements
• Go getter attitude and self-starter who takes initiative
• Proficient with MS Office Suite, specifically Outlook, Word and Excel, and SharePoint or equivalent database
• Experience in client development, proposal writing, and general marketing is strongly preferred
• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Primary Location

United States-California-Folsom

Other Locations

Bridges

Schedule

Full-time

Employee Status

Regular

Business Class

Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.