HDR · 1 day ago
Structures Section Manager
Philadelphia, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expHDR is a company dedicated to creating a welcoming environment and fostering a culture of inclusion. They are seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager to lead and grow their structures team, manage project submissions, and develop staff while ensuring quality control and project profitability.
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Responsibilities
Management of structures staff
Delivery of project submissions
Staff development
Project profitability
Staff morale
Quality control
Function as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large / complex infrastructure projects
Involved in business development planning, client management, proposal preparation, and interviews
Coordinate with other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload
Lead multi-disciplined transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer
Perform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges
Drive business development efforts within Mechanicsburg
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
Act as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design
Independently coordinate work of engineers
Conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications for bridge engineering projects
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 Pennsylvania 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
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
Company
HDR
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