Transportation Structural Section Head

Position Summary:

Lead and manage a team of structural bridge engineers responsible for the planning, design, and delivery of structural projects.
This role provides technical leadership, oversees project execution, and ensures that work is delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Responsible for staff development, resource planning, and maintaining strong collaboration with internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
In addition to managing the section’s workload and performance, the position plays a key role in business development, client relationships, and maintaining technical excellence across all structural bridge engineering.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Coordinate strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders
Establish and grow market presence in area through marketing and business development
Manage financial budget for department and allocate resources accordingly
Lead and contribute to the production of proposals
Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff
Establish resources staffing needs for the section
Interview and hire staff for the section
Perform performance reviews for staff based on input from project managers on assigned teams
Lead and manage team members by providing leadership and continuous performance management (setting expectations, goals, feedback, 1:1 meeting, coaching) that supports the growth and development of team.

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities:

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program
Professional Engineer License or equivalent
10+ years’ experience in specialized discipline
Project management and business development experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office

Preferred Experience:

Experience working with local clients at the county and state level
Supervisory experience

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within a general office environment. Work is generally sedentary in nature, but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.