Structural Bridge Design - Department Manager

Lead the Future of Bridge Design on Long Island

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GPI is seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Design Department Manager to lead and grow our bridge engineering team in Melville, NY. This leadership opportunity combines technical expertise, people development, project delivery, and business development while helping shape the future of GPI’s bridge design practice in Melville and Manhattan.

GPI is a nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering consulting firm known for technical excellence, innovation, and exceptional client service.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Structural Bridge Design Department, including staffing, mentorship, project delivery, and professional development.
• Serve as a technical expert and senior reviewer for bridge and structural engineering projects.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and overall performance.
• Build and maintain relationships with NYSDOT, counties, municipalities, toll authorities, and other transportation clients.
• Lead business development efforts, including proposals, presentations, strategic pursuits, and client engagement.
• Direct multidisciplinary teams through planning, design, QA/QC, and construction support.
• Mentor engineers, project managers, and technical staff while building a high-performing team.
• Collaborate with leadership on staffing, operational planning, and market growth.
• Represent GPI at industry organizations, conferences, and professional events.
• Champion safety, innovation, technical excellence, and client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis; Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is a plus.
• New York Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 15+ years of bridge engineering and transportation infrastructure design experience; Design-Build experience preferred.
• 8+ years of leadership, project management, or department management experience.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO and NYSDOT standards, bridge rehabilitation, inspection findings, and new bridge design.
• Demonstrated experience leading large transportation projects and multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven business development and client relationship management skills.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and presentation skills. xzgxqkn
• Experience with bridge analysis/design software, MicroStation, OpenRoads, and related applications.