Structural Section Head

AleraInfoTech; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AleraInfoTech in Lexington, KY seeks a seasoned Civil Engineering Manager to lead the department, drive financial success, and manage staff. Responsibilities include coordinating strategic growth with office managers and practice leaders, growing market presence, budgeting, and shaping proposals.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years' bridge-related experience, and proven project management and business development skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer License.
• 10+ years’ experience in (bridge) horizontal structural experience.
• Project management and business development experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
• Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
• Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section
• Interview and hire staff for the section
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field

Professional Engineer License

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Lexington, KY | Type: Direct hire | Work Mode: On site Salary: Compensation is commensurate with experience, education, and certifications. Experience: Mid-senior Start Date: To be decided

Full Job Overview

Position summary

• Responsible for business development, financial success, and managing staff for the department at the local level.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
• Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
• Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
• Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
• Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
• Establish resources staffing needs for the section
• Interview and hire staff for the section
• Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
• Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
• Professional Engineer License
• 10+ years’ experience in (bridge) horizontal structural exp
• Project management and business development experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience

• Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
• Supervisory experience

Working Conditions

• Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer License.
• 10+ years’ experience in (bridge) horizontal structural experience.
• Project management and business development experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.