Engineering Director

GAI Consultants Inc.; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

Generous paid time off and holidays

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking a motivated leader to direct our Roadway practice in the Ohio River Valley Region. This senior position focuses on client and project management, ensuring quality and business development in public opportunities.

The ideal candidate will have over 25 years of experience and be a Registered Professional Engineer, responsible for leading multi-disciplinary project teams across several states.

Qualifications

• Minimum 25 years of experience developing business with public clients.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with ability to be certified in WV, OH, KY, and IN.
• Experience in developing teams and proposals for submitting Letters of Interest (LOIs).

Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in multiple states including West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky.
• Manage complex engineering projects and develop project management plans.
• Negotiate critical issues and represent the organization at functions.

Skills

Project Management

Client Management

Team Development

Negotiation Skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Job description

Job Overview

GAI is looking for a motivated leader to grow and direct our Roadway practice in the Ohio River Valley Region. This position will be responsible for leading efforts in multiple states including West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. The successful candidate will assist GAI division staff and teaming operations throughout the region. This is a senior position responsible for client management, project management, quality control, project development, and business development primarily focused on public (State and Municipal) opportunities.

General Characteristics

• Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their organizations.
• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence.
• Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the organization.
• Assesses the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems.
• Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering.
• Assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.

Minimum Years of Experience

• Minimum 25 years of experience developing business with public clients.

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred.

Certification / Licensure

• Must be a Registered Professional Engineer (PE) with ability to be certified in WV, OH, KY, and IN.
• Driver's License.

Technical Responsibilities

Performs advisory or consulting work for the organization across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects.

Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.

Project and Task Management

• Experienced in developing teams and proposals for submitting LOI's.
• Oversees multiple large or multi-disciplinary project teams.
• Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the organization.
• Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
• Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.
• May manage projects, up to $250,000 in yearly value, without GAI President's approval, but is a small component of overall work.

Management Responsibility

• Receives general administrative direction.
• Develops organizational strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.

Communication Skills

• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership.
• Represents the organization at important functions and conferences.

Why GAI?

GAI offers skilled professionals an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. Feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits to Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Market-based, competitive compensation.
• Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses.

Comprehensive Health & Wellness

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.

Meaningful Work-Life Balance

• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays.
• An additional floating holiday - use it for what matters to you.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

Growth, Learning & Financial Security

• 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors of Engineering (required).
• Experience: Developing teams and proposals for submitting Letters of Interest (LOIs) (required); 25 years of experience developing business with public clients (required).
• Licenses & Certifications: Driver's License (required); Professional Engineer (required).

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