Movable Bridge Section Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Tampa seeks a Movable Bridge Section Manager to oversee the operations of their Movable Bridge group. This role involves leading project execution, ensuring quality control, and developing staff while cooperating with marketing efforts. Candidates should have at least 10 years of experience in the movable bridge industry and a degree in a relevant engineering field. This position is critical for managing multiple assignments and fostering a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the movable bridge industry.
• Engineering degree in Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong leadership and staff management experience.
• Able to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations of the Tampa-based Movable Bridge group.
• Lead marketing planning and proposals for movable bridge projects.
• Ensure all work is evaluated through proactive project management.
• Ensure that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage multi-disciplined, technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with the National and Regional Movable Bridge Programs marketing, production, and technical effort.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Strong communication

Staff management

Technical personnel training

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Engineering degree in a related field

Job description

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?

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.

HDR is looking for a Movable Bridge Section Manager to join our Transportation Business Group's Movable Bridge Program in Tampa. The Movable Bridge Section Manager will be responsible for operations of the Tampa-based Movable Bridge group, including project execution, staff development and morale, profitability, quality control and marketing support.

Responsibilities

• Be administratively responsible for the section staff and technical service functions and lead and coordinate services with other sections.
• Function as a project manager and/or production engineer on projects in addition to staff management responsibilities.
• Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews. Be directly involved with clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
• Ensure that all work is planned, organized, controlled and evaluated through proactive project management system.
• Implement, monitor and support company policy.
• Select, train, develop and manage multi-disciplined, technical personnel.
• Work cooperatively with the National and Regional Movable Bridge Programs marketing, production, and technical effort.

Preferred Experience

• Engineering degree in a related field such as Structural, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• FL PE is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the movable bridge industry, including all major movable bridge types (bascule, lift and swing bridges) for both railway and roadway bridges.
• Experience with at least 5 movable bridge design projects.
• Minimum of 10 years of staff management and training experience.
• Minimum of 10 years of solid FDOT project experience.
• Demonstrated leadership and organizational skills.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 10 years experience.
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Good leadership and organizational skills.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must.

EEO Statement

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.

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