HDR · 8 hours ago
Structures Section Manager
Columbus, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$102K/yr - $175K/yr
7+ years expHDR is a company focused on creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for its employee-owners. They are seeking a Structures Section Manager to lead their structures team, manage staff, and oversee project delivery while ensuring quality control and business development efforts.
ArchitectureConsulting
Hiring Manager
Eric Howell
Responsibilities
Coordinate with our other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide/identify staff training opportunities, and identify/pursue business development opportunities
Lead multi-disciplined transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer for local and workshare projects
Perform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges, along with bridge load ratings
Drive business development efforts within Columbus, including involvement in marketing planning and client management
Establish client relationships and lead marketing of new and existing clients
Lead the development of proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgets
Mentor less-experienced staff, and act as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design with a proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance the project delivery team throughout project development
Conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications for bridge engineering projects, including checking calculations and designs done by others
Perform quality control reviews of bridge design projects
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 7 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
Preferred
BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS degree in Structural Engineering
PE in Ohio or ability to obtain within six months of hire
Minimum of 10 years of bridge/structural design experience
Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects with a focus on OhioDOT projects
Experience using Microstation and typical structural analysis programs and bridge design software used in the industry
Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
Thorough knowledge and understanding of the LRFD Bridge Design Code
Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams
Must enjoy mentoring and teaching other staff
Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments
Excellent marketing and business development skills
Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts
Preference given to local candidates
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Short and long-term disability
Life insurance
An employee assistance program
Paid time away
Parental leave
Paid holidays
A retirement savings plan with employer match
Employee referral bonus
Tuition reimbursement
Company
HDR
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