GAI Consultants, Inc. · 11 hours ago
Civil Engineering Director
Indianapolis, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
15+ years expGAI Consultants, Inc. is seeking a motivated leader to join their civil engineering practice in the Ohio River Valley Region. The role involves leading multi-disciplined infrastructure projects, managing client relationships, and driving business development for both public and private projects.
Consulting
Hiring Manager
Vince Lombardi
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
Assist with 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
Support plan preparation, scope compliance, scheduling of tasks
Have a good working knowledge of reviewing and approving local agencies – Cities, Counties, and Authorities
Prepare weekly updates to backlog and manpower reports
Frequently performs advisory or consulting work for the practice across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects
Assesses 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
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
Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership of other practices
Represents their practice at important functions and conferences
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution
Minimum 15 years of experience in Civil Engineering, with 5 in the local market preferred
Must be a registered Professional Engineer in Indiana or have the ability to obtain within 6 months
Capable of sales to support team
Knowledge of civil drainage, grading, and utilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
Driver's License
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Preferred
B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred
Benefits
Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
401k company match
Tuition Reimbursement
Company
GAI Consultants, Inc.
Transforming ideas into reality® since 1958, GAI Consultants is an engineering, planning, and environmental consulting firm that provides customized solutions and local expertise to clients in the power, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
Comvest Partners
2022-10-13Private Equity
Leadership Team
Gary DeJidas
President / CEO
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2025-05-28
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