Bridge Section Head

Position Summary

Responsible for the department’s local business development, financial performance, and staff management.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategic growth plans with office managers and practice leaders.
• Build the section’s local market presence through marketing and business development.
• Manage the department’s financial budget and allocate resources accordingly.
• Lead and contribute to proposal development.
• Serve as a technical resource to project managers and technical staff.
• Determine staffing needs for the section.
• Interview and hire staff for the section.
• Conduct staff performance reviews, incorporating input from project managers on assigned teams.
• Lead and manage team members by setting expectations and goals, providing feedback, holding one-on-one meetings, and coaching team members to support their growth and development.

Nonessential Functions

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
• Professional Engineer license.
• More than 10 years of experience in a specialized discipline (bridge).
• Project management and business development experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with county- and state-level clients.
• Supervisory experience.

Working Conditions

Work is performed in a general office environment and is generally sedentary, though occasional standing and walking may be required. Office lighting and temperature are adequate, with no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, or similar factors.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life and disability insurance; paid time off and holidays; paid caregiver leave; a traditional and Roth 401(k); an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP); and career development programs.