Group Leader, Bridge

What You Will Do

GFT is seeking a Group Leader, Bridge to join our Transportation Team in the Chicagoland Area! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Chicago or Schaumburg, IL office.

What You’ll Be Challenged To Do

• Engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity.
• Work on diverse project assignments including highway bridges, freight and passenger rail structures, and miscellaneous structural assignments.
• Lead a Bridge Team in either the Chicago Office or Schaumburg Office.
• Staff plans, mentor staff, and manage the Bridge Team.
• Prepare an annual budget for team and office expenses.
• Participate in the recruiting and hiring process for adding new staff.
• Prepare and direct structural design and plan preparation of structural drawings.
• Plan and develop engineering projects with unique problems.
• Organize and develop a project team to execute specific phases or aspects of a project.
• Review project design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements.
• Coordinate activities concerning technical developments, scheduling, and staffing, resolving engineering design problems.
• Evaluate and approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Maintain liaison with individuals and units within or outside the organization.
• Develop and present proposals to clients.
• Manage workloads and changes in project schedule or scope or additional services.
• Plan and execute project meetings.
• Negotiate difficult project issues with the client, such as scope changes or schedule acceleration.
• Assure the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Aid in business development strategies for clients, projects, and organizations.
• Maintain professional, technical, and supervisory skills by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Limited national travel.

Education | Experience

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in Civil and/or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• A minimum of 8 years' professional bridge design experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Illinois.
• Experience in new bridge design, bridge rehabilitation, load ratings, and/or inspection of bridges.
• Working knowledge of bridge engineering codes (AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and AREMA Manual for Railway Engineering).
• Experience with MDX, OpenBridge, LARSA (or other design/modeling software), MicroStation, and Mathcad.
• Supervisory responsibilities for day-to-day activities with staff.

Featured Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $110,000 - $160,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Location

Chicago, IL or Schaumburg, IL

Core Business Hours

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Employment Status

Full-Time