Illinois Bridge Group Manager - $10,000 Signing Bonus

Hanson Professional Services Inc.; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonuses

401(k) with matching contribution

Employee Stock Ownership Plan

Comprehensive health & well-being plans

Financial wellness plans

Work-life balance programs

Job summary

Hanson Professional Services Inc. is seeking an Illinois Bridge Group Manager to lead a growing team within its Infrastructure Market. Located in Peoria or other IL offices, you will oversee bridge design projects, requiring 10+ years of experience in highway bridge design and relevant software skills. This role offers a salary range of $150,000 - $215,000 and a signing bonus of $10,000. Competitive benefits include performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and employee stock ownership plans.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in highway bridge design, 8 years minimum.
• Experience with railway bridge design is desirable.
• Ability to manage and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead dynamic bridge group for structural projects.
• Perform complex engineering calculations and project management.
• Collaborate with project managers and teams across the country.

Skills

MicroStation

OpenBridge Modeler

MS Office Suite

Bentley OpenBridge Designer

Midas Civil

Larsa4D

Education

Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.)

Registration as a Structural Engineer (S.E.) in Illinois

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

Illinois Bridge Group Manager

Hanson is seeking an experienced Illinois Bridge Group Manager within our Infrastructure Market to manage our growing bridge team that is working on some of our region’s most high‑profile and large‑scale structural projects. The office location for this position is in our Downtown Chicago, Lisle, Peoria or Springfield, IL offices.

A Day in the Life of a Bridge Group Manager at Hanson

• Lead a growing, dynamic, bridge group in the Illinois market by developing staff, delivering structural projects, and assisting in pursuing exciting opportunities.
• Perform complex engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion.
• Lead the bridge portion of projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway (Tollway) and Municipal/Local Government transportation projects throughout the state of Illinois.
• Manage bridge staff in Illinois and determine staffing needs for projects.
• Evaluate and report short‑term and long‑term backlog for IDOT and Tollway.
• Collaborate and establish working relationships with project managers, senior technical staff and other project disciplines on significant projects across the country.
• Preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans for complex projects.
• Assign duties and mentor mid‑level staff and technicians.
• Assist in project‑winning pursuits and proposal development.
• Assist in development of project scopes and fees.
• Represent Hanson’s bridge group to clients, potential recruits, and professional organizations.
• Other duties as assigned.

What We’re Looking For

We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

• Experience with MicroStation or OpenBridge Modeler is preferred.
• Experience with MS Office Suite preferred.
• Experience with structural design software packages such as Bentley OpenBridge Designer is desirable.
• Experience with Midas Civil or Larsa4D is desirable.

Soft Skills

• Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and/or public stakeholders.
• Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases.
• Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem‑solve and learn new technical skills.
• Interest in experiencing a variety of assignments is important.

Education/Experience

• Target 10+ years of experience of highway bridge design, minimum experience of 8 years. Railway bridge design experience is desirable.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Structural Engineer (S.E.) in the state of Illinois.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is desirable.

Working At Hanson

• Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices.
• Must be willing to accept periodic out‑of‑town travel assignments.
• Must be willing and able to work periodic overtime to meet project demands and deadlines.

Salary Range: $150,000 - $215,000

Signing Bonus: $10,000

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Performance bonuses
• 401(k) with matching contribution
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Comprehensive health & well‑being plans
• Financial wellness plans
• Work‑life balance programs

Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.

Culture

We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day‑to‑day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

• Monthly educational webinars
• Leadership training
• Lunch & learn development sessions
• 24/7 access to thousands of skill‑building courses
• Mentorship opportunities
• Award‑winning internship program
• Employee recognition
• And so much more!

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

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