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 oversee structures staff, deliver project submissions, develop staff, manage profitability, morale, and quality control. They will function as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large and complex infrastructure projects, be involved in business development, client management, proposal preparation, and staff development. The role must plan, organize, control, and evaluate work through proactive project management and support company policies.

• Coordinate with other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide training opportunities, and pursue business development
• Lead multi-disciplined transportation design teams for local and workshare projects
• Perform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges and conduct 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 engineer work and balance project delivery team throughout development
• Conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications; check designs by others
• Perform quality control reviews of bridge design projects

• 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
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

• BS degree in Civil Engineering or 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
• Hands‑on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects, focusing on OhioDOT projects
• Experience using Microstation and typical structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Thorough knowledge of the LRFD Bridge Design Code
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
• Enjoys 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

Primary location:
Columbus, Ohio;
Industry: Bridges;

Schedule:

Full‑time;
Employee Status:
Regular.

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