Structures Section Manager

Bridges and Structures Section Manager

HDR is seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager in our Columbus office to lead and grow our structures team.

The Section Manager will be responsible for management of structures staff, delivery of project submissions, staff development, project profitability, staff morale, and quality control. They will function as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large/complex infrastructure projects. Responsibilities include business development planning, client management, proposal preparation, and interviews. The Section Manager will ensure all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a proactive project management system and will support company policies.

They will select, train, and develop technical personnel and work cooperatively with Area Leadership, National Directors, and Marketing Leads.

• Coordinate with Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide training opportunities, and identify business development opportunities.
• Lead multidisciplinary transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer for local and workshare projects.
• Perform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges, including bridge load ratings.
• Drive business development efforts within Columbus, including marketing planning and client management.
• Establish client relationships and lead marketing of new and existing clients.
• Lead development of proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• Mentor less-experienced staff and act as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design.
• Coordinate work of engineers and balance the project delivery team throughout project development.
• Conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications for bridge engineering projects, including checking calculations and designs done by others.
• Perform quality control reviews of bridge design projects.

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS degree in Structural Engineering
• PE in Ohio 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 with a focus on OhioDOT projects
• Experience using Micro Station and typical structural analysis programs and bridge design software used in the industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Thorough knowledge of the LRFD Bridge Design Code
• Demonstrated leadership and communication skills and ability to work with various teams
• Enjoyment of mentoring and teaching other staff
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Excellent marketing and business development skills
• Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts
• Preference given to local candidates

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 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
• Commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture

Columbus: $109,970 – $175,000. The expected compensation range depends on skills, experience, education and geographic location.

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.