Civil Engineering Director - Land Development

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide sales and client management for existing and new strategic clients.
• Work with other senior leadership to support and execute GAI’s multi-disciplined efforts in the greater Ohio River Valley Region.
• Work with technical and proposal staff to develop responses for cost proposals, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).
• Work with project managers to develop project management plans for effective management of project deliverables, budget control, and schedule control, with a focus on maximizing client satisfaction and profitability.
• Negotiate or assist with negotiating contracts.
• Aid in annual strategic and tactical planning for the market and company.
• Contribute to GAI's public profile by actively participating in leadership roles in the community and/or professional organizations.
• Prepare weekly updates to backlog and manpower reports.

Job Qualifications (Experience, Essential Education, and Skills Needed)

• Bachelor’s Degree from an Accredited Institution, minimum 20 years of experience in Civil Engineering, with 5 in the local market preferred.
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer in Indiana.
• Capable of sales to support team.
• Knowledge of civil drainage, grading, and utilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

Technical Responsibilities

• Frequently performs advisory or consulting work for the practice across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects.
• Affords assessments of practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.
• Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
• Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
• Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.

Management, Supervision and Guidance

• Leads an entire project of critical importance.
• Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice.
• Develops practice strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.
• Instills and fosters professional attitudes within the practice.

Communication, Teamwork and Leadership

• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership of other practices.
• Represents their practice at important functions and conferences.

Benefits

• 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