Structures Section Manager

HDR, Inc.; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

HDR, Inc. is seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager in Mechanicsburg to lead and grow the structures team. In this role, you will manage staff, deliver project submissions, oversee profitability, and ensure quality control.

Your duties include project management on complex infrastructure projects, business development, client management, and staff training. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in bridge design, a BS in Civil Engineering, and significant leadership experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of bridge/structural design experience.
• PE in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• Proven experience in all aspects of bridge design projects, focusing on PennDOT.

Responsibilities

• Lead multi-disciplined transportation design teams.
• Drive business development efforts and establish client relationships.
• Mentor less-experienced staff and act as a technical expert.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Business development

Technical leadership

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Bridge design software

Microsoft Office

Job description

HDR is seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager in our Mechanicsburg 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 Mechanicsburg, 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 Pennsylvania 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 PennDOT 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

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