Structures Section Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR is seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager in our Columbus office to lead and grow our structures team. The successful candidate will oversee project submissions, manage profitability, and develop staff. Key responsibilities include coordinating staff workload, leading design teams, and conducting quality control reviews. A Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 7 years of experience are required, along with strong communication and leadership skills. This full-time position is ideal for candidates with a background in civil or structural engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years experience in a related field.
• Professional registration or certification may be required.
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture.

Responsibilities

• Oversee structures staff, deliver project submissions, and manage profitability.
• Coordinate with other managers to balance staff workload and provide training.
• Lead multi-disciplined transportation design teams.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Business development

Technical design

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

BS degree in Civil Engineering or MS degree

Tools

Microstation

Structural analysis programs

Bridge design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bridges and Structures Section Manager

HDR is seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager in our Columbus office to lead and grow our structures team.

The Section Manager will oversee structures staff, deliver project submissions, develop staff, manage profitability, morale, and quality control. They will function as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large and complex infrastructure projects, be involved in business development, client management, proposal preparation, and staff development. The role must plan, organize, control, and evaluate work through proactive project management and support company policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide training opportunities, and pursue business development
• Lead multi-disciplined transportation design teams for local and workshare projects
• Perform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges and conduct bridge load ratings
• Drive business development efforts within Columbus, including marketing planning and client management
• Establish client relationships and lead marketing of new and existing clients
• Lead development of proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Mentor less-experienced staff and act as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design
• Coordinate engineer work and balance project delivery team throughout development
• Conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications; check designs by others
• Perform quality control reviews of bridge design projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or 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
• Hands‑on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects, focusing on OhioDOT projects
• Experience using Microstation and typical structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Thorough knowledge of the LRFD Bridge Design Code
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Enjoys mentoring and teaching other staff
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Excellent marketing and business development skills
• Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts
• Preference given to local candidates

Location & Employment

Primary location: Columbus, Ohio; Industry: Bridges; Schedule: Full‑time; Employee Status: Regular.

Equal Opportunity Employer

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest, and conviction records.