Senior Roadway Design Director — INDOT & Municipal Leader

GAI Consultants Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Floating holiday

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager for our Indiana Roadway Design Group to lead scope, schedule, budget, and quality for projects in the Ohio River Valley.

You will oversee multi-discipline roadway design and participate in marketing opportunities with INDOT, City of Indianapolis, and other clients. The role requires PE licensure, 15+ years of experience, and a track record of supervising engineering staff while engaging with clients.

Qualifications

• PE licensure (Indiana) required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Proven experience leading engineering teams and multiple projects.
• Experience working with INDOT and Indiana municipalities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for design deliverables.
• Ensure compliance with INDOT standards and review processes.
• Review and approve plans, specs, estimates, and reports.
• Oversee adherence to state/local/federal regulations including permitting.
• Lead project teams and resolve complex engineering challenges.
• Mentor staff and manage performance and development.
• Support workload forecasting, staffing, and resource allocation.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Client relationship mgmt

Budget management

Education

B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering preferred

Job description

GAI Consultants Inc. is seeking an Engineering Manager for our Indiana Roadway Design Group to lead scope, schedule, budget, and quality for projects in the Ohio River Valley.

You will oversee multi-discipline roadway design and participate in marketing opportunities with INDOT, City of Indianapolis, and other clients. The role requires PE licensure, 15+ years of experience, and a track record of supervising engineering staff while engaging with clients.