Assistant Engineering Director- Bridge Practice Lead

Job Duties

• Design and prepare plans, calculations, and specifications for transportation structures, including highway bridges, retaining walls, box culverts, and other miscellaneous structures per AASHTO and ODOT requirements.
• Provide analysis and load rating for existing structures and recommend improvement and strengthening strategies through knowledge and application of appropriate specifications, standards, and design criteria.
• Collaborate with other professionals from various departments and disciplines and discuss requirements with clients to execute projects.
• Perform work as part of a team or as a task/project manager, in accordance with the project budget and schedule limitations under moderate supervision.
• Prepare engineering cost estimates, the scope of work documents, and proposals and assist other Project/Task Managers with similar duties.
• Provide leadership and technical guidance to the project team to ensure quality technical services.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with quality control standards and client requirements.
• Participate in occasional site visits in construction sites and remote outdoor work environments.
• Occasional travel to client meetings and site visits with possible overnight stays.

Technical Responsibilities

• Assigns tasks to other technical and non-technical staff.
• Predominantly plans and coordinates detailed aspects of the engineering work.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments.
• Affords assistance with proposals to provide professional services or obtain funding for engineering projects or projects.

Management Responsibility

• Receives supervision and guidance relating to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Receives direction on unusual conditions and developments.
• Mentor direct reports and other engineers.
• Demonstrates professional attitudes relevant to the practice of engineering, including creativity, curiosity, flexibility, and dependability.

Communication Skills

• Possesses advanced oral and written communication skills, including interpretation of complex technical and contractual language.
• Considers the needs of diverse project stakeholders.
• Led project meetings and represents the organization in communications pertaining to broad aspects of engineering assignments.
• Analyzes and selects principles of formal communication, effective teamwork, and various pathways to developing leadership.

Why GAI?

• Offers skilled professionals like you an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve.
• Provides an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets.
• Enjoys work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more.
• Feels good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve.

Benefits To Working at GAI

• Competitive Pay & Recognition Market based, competitive compensation.
• Performance driven recognition and development bonuses.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellness Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Company paid short-term and long-term disability.
• Company paid life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources.
• Meaningful Work–Life Balance Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays.
• An additional floating holiday—use it for what matters to you.
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Growth, Learning & Financial Security 401(k) with company match.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications.

Qualifications

• Education: Required - Bachelors or better in Engineering.
• Experience: Required - Obtain or maintain Professional Engineer reciprocity in multiple states. Experience in bridge/transportation structural engineering 20 years: Years of relevant experience.
• Licenses & Certifications: Required - Driver's License. Professional Engineer License, reciprocity in multiple states.