Engineering Director

GAI Consultants, Inc.

Charleston (WV)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 150,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Generous paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a motivated leader to direct our Roadway practice in the Ohio River Valley Region, particularly in West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. This senior role focuses on client management, project management, and business development within public opportunities.

The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of 25 years of experience and a Registered PE license. GAI offers competitive pay, a flexible work environment, and various benefits to support work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

Minimum 25 years of experience developing business with public clients.
Must be a Registered PE with ability to be certified in WV, OH, KY, and IN.
Experience in management and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

Lead the Roadway practice in multiple states.
Oversee project teams and manage business development.
Develop project management plans and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Client Management

Business Development

Education

B.S. or M.S. Engineering

Master’s Degree or Equivalent Experience

Job description

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 be responsible for assisting 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.
Assess 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 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 multidiscipline 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.

Benefits

GAI offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore anarray 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 teamthat’scommitted to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Competitive Pay & Recognition