BRIDGE DESIGN MANAGER

About the role

This position is responsible for the growth and success of the bridge practice within the firm. The role involves leading and supporting business development, bridge talent acquisition and development, project delivery, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Research respective markets, develop client relationships, recruit talent, and identify business opportunities across Minnesota
• Provide leadership and guidance in areas of technical specialties and provides oversight on overall bridge practice operations
• Expert in the industry with strong client connections in Minnesota
• Act as Project Principal or Lead Engineer on bridge design, rehab, and inspection projects, managing scope, schedule, staffing, budget, etc.
• Make key contributions on project pursuits, facilitating the growth of the bridge practice
• Cookordination tasks among the multidisciplinary project teams to conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and lead the preparation of design drawings, calculations, and specifications for fixed bridge engineering projects
• Perform quality control reviews of bridge design deliverables
• Organize and manage design efforts for multiple simultaneous projects
• Ensure quality control activities are performed for all assigned work and back check work of others
• Work efficiently to meet deadlines and complete projects within a given amount of time
• Demonstrate a strong ability to meet project budgets and schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural)
• Masters in Engineering a plus
• MN Professional Engineer (PE)
• 15+ years of bridge experience
• Leadership in team building and project delivery
• Ability to track budgets, maintain project/group performance goals
• Mentor staff and develop a goal-oriented team capable of delivering complex projects
• Exceptional technical skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal skills