Structural Bridge Design Department Manager

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 190,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

401(k) plan

Job summary

Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI) seeks a Structural Bridge Design Department Manager to lead and grow the Melville, NY bridge design team.

You will oversee complex transportation projects, mentor engineers, and guide business development while aligning with GPI's strategic goals in Melville and Manhattan. This senior role requires a NY PE license, a civil engineering degree with structural emphasis, and 15+ years in bridge engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer license in New York is required.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the Structural Bridge Design Department, including staffing, mentorship, project delivery, and professional development.
• Serve as a technical expert and senior reviewer for bridge and structural engineering projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resource planning, and overall project performance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with agencies such as NYSDOT, counties, municipalities, toll authorities, and other transportation clients.
• Support and lead business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, strategic planning, and pursuit efforts.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, quality control, and construction support phases.
• Provide QA/QC reviews for engineering deliverables.
• Mentor and develop bridge engineers, project managers, and technical staff to strengthen departmental capabilities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Business development

Mentorship

Client communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering with structural emphasis

P.E. license in New York

M.S. in Structural Engineering (nice to have)

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Bridge analysis software

Job description

• Location 175 Pinelawn Rd,Melville, NY, 11747,United States
• Base Pay $190,000.00 - $260,000.00 / Year
• Job Category Bridge Engineering, Management

Description

Lead the Future of Bridge Design on Long Island

GPI is seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Design Department Manager to lead and grow our bridge engineering team in Melville, NY. This leadership role offers the opportunity to oversee complex transportation infrastructure projects, mentor talented engineers, drive business development efforts, and help shape the strategic direction of GPI's bridge design practice in Melville and Manhattan, NY. GPI is a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering consulting firm with a reputation for technical excellence, innovation, and client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and grow the Structural Bridge Design Department, including staffing, mentorship, project delivery, and professional development.
• Serve as a technical expert and senior reviewer for bridge and structural engineering projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resource planning, and overall project performance.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships with agencies such as NYSDOT, counties, municipalities, toll authorities, and other transportation clients.
• Support and lead business development activities, including proposal preparation, client presentations, strategic planning, and pursuit efforts.
• Direct multidisciplinary project teams through planning, design, quality control, and construction support phases.
• Provide Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews for engineering deliverables.
• Mentor and develop bridge engineers, project managers, and technical staff to strengthen departmental capabilities.
• Collaborate with office leadership on operational planning, staffing strategies, and market expansion initiatives.
• Represent GPI at industry organizations, conferences, and professional association events.
• Promote a culture of safety, technical excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural engineering emphasis required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York required.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.
• 15+ years of bridge engineering and transportation infrastructure design experience, Design-Build experience is preferred.
• 8+ years of leadership, project management, or department management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of AASHTO, NYSDOT standards, bridge inspection findings, rehabilitation strategies, and new bridge design.
• Demonstrated success managing large-scale transportation projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven business development and client relationship management experience.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills.
• Experience using bridge analysis and design software, along with MicroStation, OpenRoads, and related engineering applications.
• Ability to inspire, mentor, and develop high-performing engineering teams.

What You'll Gain

• Opportunity to lead one of GPI's premier bridge engineering operations.
• Challenging and impactful transportation infrastructure projects.
• Collaborative, employee-owned company culture.
• Professional growth and leadership advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package, including GPI's Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

Requirements

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration
• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language
• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members
• Able to traverse a construction job site consisting of uneven ground varying in height and consistency of material, with a variation of elevation 19" or less (mud, gravel, rutted ground, etc.)
• Able to wear GPI required PPE, i.e., hard hats, safety vest, work boots, and/or safety glasses/goggles while working

Summary

GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V

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Work Authorization

In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work.

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