Structures Section Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Bridges and Structures Section Manager to lead their team in Columbus. This role involves managing staff, ensuring project profitability, and fostering client relationships while driving business development efforts. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bridge design, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to mentoring others. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions will help shape the future of infrastructure projects and make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bridge/structural design experience required.
• PE license in Ohio or ability to obtain within six months.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the structures team, manage project submissions.
• Mentor staff and coordinate engineering work for project delivery.

Skills

Bridge Design

Project Management

Client Management

Business Development

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering

Tools

Microstation

Microsoft Office

Structural Analysis Software

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 work to weave diversity, equity, and inclusion into our work and foster a sense of belonging throughout the company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

HDR is seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager in our Columbus office to lead and grow our structures team. The Section Manager will be responsible for management of structures staff, delivery of project submissions, staff development, project profitability, staff morale, and quality control. They will function as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large/complex infrastructure projects. They will be involved in business development planning, client management, proposal preparation, and interviews. The Section Manager will see that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a pro-active project management system, and subsequently implement, monitor, and support company policies. They will also select, train, and develop technical personnel and work cooperatively with Area Leadership, National Directors, and Marketing Leads.

They will also be counted on to:

• Coordinate with our other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide/identify staff training opportunities, and identify/pursue business development opportunities.
• Lead multi-disciplined transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer for local and workshare projects.
• Perform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges, along with bridge load ratings.
• Drive business development efforts within Columbus, including involvement in marketing planning and client management.
• Establish client relationships and lead marketing of new and existing clients.
• Lead the development of proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Mentor less-experienced staff, and act as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design with a proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects.
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance the project delivery team throughout project development.
• Conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications for bridge engineering projects, including checking calculations and designs done by others.
• Perform quality control reviews of bridge design projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS degree in Structural Engineering.
• PE in Ohio or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Minimum of 10 years of bridge/structural design experience.
• Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects with a focus on OhioDOT projects.
• Experience using Microstation and typical structural analysis programs and bridge design software used in the industry.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the LRFD Bridge Design Code.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams.
• Must enjoy mentoring and teaching other staff.
• Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments.
• Excellent marketing and business development skills.
• Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts.
• Preference given to local candidates.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• A minimum of 7 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.

Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Columbus

Industry: Bridges

Schedule: Full-time

Employee Status: Regular

Business Class: Bridges and Structures

Job Posting: Jan 6, 2025

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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