Structures Section Manager

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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

#LI-EH1 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

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees. We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) Pay Transparency Columbus: $102,060 - $145,800. Primary Location: United States-Ohio-Columbus Industry: Bridges Schedule: Full-time Employee Status: Regular BusinessClass: Bridges and Structures Job Posting: Jan 6, 2025