Bridge Practice Team Leader P5

Responsibilities

• Manage current staff and assist with growing the bridge group.
• Lead and participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, project interviews/presentations, and client management.
• Develop new business opportunities by strengthening relationships with existing clients and creating new client connections.
• Represent the firm at industry events, professional associations, and community activities to enhance visibility and market presence.
• Project engineering and management including: project oversight, setting priorities and developing objectives, project financial management as well as hands-on involvement in the design process for bridges, per IDOT and Tollway requirements.
• The ability to serve as a technical resource for bridge team members.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis.
• A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in the structural design of bridges using IDOT standards.
• CDCR experience is a plus.
• PE required.
• SE highly preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Success in business development planning, including developing strategic business plans, marketing activities, client development, presentation experience and proposal development.
• Experience managing a group would be considered a plus.
• Good communication skills and a proven track record in successfully interacting with clients and internal team members is necessary.

Qualifications

We are considering candidates that meet the following qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis.
• A Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in the structural design of bridges using IDOT standards.
• CDCR experience is a plus.
• PE required.
• SE highly preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
• Success in business development planning, including developing strategic business plans, marketing activities, client development, presentation experience and proposal development.
• Experience managing a group would be considered a plus.
• Good communication skills and a proven track record in successfully interacting with clients and internal team members is necessary.

Benefits

• Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
• A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
• Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
• Flexible Hours / Hybrid work model
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Retail Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

The salary range for this position is $135,000-$165,000. (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience and skill set, as well as internal and external equity.)

Schedule

Flexible Hours / Hybrid work model