Structural Engineering Design Market Lead CM

GAI Consultants Inc.; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 96,432 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity for advancement

Continuous learning and mentoring

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc is hiring a Structural Engineering Design Market Lead CM in Syracuse, NY. This role focuses on managing relationships and projects in structural design, ensuring high-quality delivery, and driving market growth. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in transportation engineering to support a thriving practice.

The position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive hourly rate ranging from $70 to $90, depending on experience, with opportunities for continuous learning and advancement.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure strongly desired.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Identify new project opportunities utilizing network connections.
• Collaborate to develop teaming and operational strategies.
• Lead project delivery, including staffing and resource planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client relation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Structural Engineering Design Market Lead CM

Job Category: Project Management

Requisition Number: WESTE004462

• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Syracuse, NY 13202, USA

Description

About This Position:

Creighton Manning, a GAI Company, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Structures Design Manager who is looking to take on new challenges and be recognized for their contributions to growing the firm. The ideal candidate will have established relationships in the industry, an entrepreneurial spirit to win new projects, and the ability to provide technical leadership and direction for structural design services, along with the skills to successfully support project delivery.

Creighton Manning is a leading transportation engineering firm with an established office in Syracuse, New York. The firm works extensively with NYSDOT and local counties and municipalities on federally funded projects. We are looking for an individual to lead the strategic growth and technical direction of our public‑sector structures practice in Western New York and support the firm’s overall growth strategy.

This position requires an action‑driven professional who can identify, develop, and maintain strategic business relationships with potential clients and teaming partners. This position will work closely with the Office Leader in Syracuse and coordinate with Structures Group Leaders and technical leadership based in Albany, New York.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong organizational skills and an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Strong communication, presentation, and client relation skills – both verbal and written
• An established public‑sector network in Western New York, with the ability to leverage relationships to support long‑term market growth.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Identify new project opportunities utilizing network connections and market research
• Proactively meet with current and prospective clients to maintain relationships and identify future needs.
• Collaborate to develop teaming and operational strategies in response to market or client needs, including identifying and negotiating with teaming partners
• Lead and support pursuit efforts, including preparation of technical proposals, participation in interviews, and securing contracts.
• Provide leadership and oversight for project delivery, including staffing and resource planning; selectively serve as Project Manager on strategic or complex assignments.
• Support the growth and development of the Structures design team, including mentoring, technical guidance, and participation in hiring efforts.
• Attend conferences and networking events and develop new leads

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as a primary client interface for select projects and market initiatives.
• Provide oversight of staffing, scheduling, and delivery across assigned structures projects, in coordination with project managers.
• Act as a concurrent project manager of many basic projects, a few intermediate projects, and one or two complex projects.
• Review project documents for technical quality, consistency, and QA/QC.
• Develop or promote improved processes, techniques, or design approaches.
• Assist senior management and staff as technical specialist and advisor.
• Represent the organization in communications and conferences pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
• Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to project engineers and staff engineers.
• Support project financial performance through oversight of schedules, scopes, and budgets.
• Lead or support public meetings in complex projects.
• Provide coordination for multidisciplinary projects.
• Assist in developing intermediate and complex proposals and attend proposal interviews.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET/EAC accredited program or an approved equivalent.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in transportation engineering.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) licensure strongly desired. Engineering experience may be substituted for PE licensure.
• Active member of a professional practice organization.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in structural design, project delivery, and/or market development.

Salary Range:

$70.00 - $90.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

EXTRAs

At Creighton Manning, continuous learning and mentoring are part of our DNA. There are opportunities to advance into broader technical, market, and corporate leadership roles.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Engineering.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Professional Engineer

Preferred

Project Mgmt Prof (PMP)

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