Associate Technical Director, for COWI in North America

COWI•Seattle, WA

2d•$172,000 - $230,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for an Associate Technical Director to join our team in North America. You will work closely with a team of experts, on some of North America's most significant projects, especially focusing on detailed design work for complex bridge types such as cable-stayed, suspension, truss, and arch bridges.

Requirements

Hold a formal education in structural engineering; an advanced degree (Ph.D. or M.Eng.) is preferred.
Have 15+ years of engineering, project management, and business development experience, with a strong emphasis on design, construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation of structures.
Demonstrate experience with a wide range of complex bridge types, including arch, cable-stayed, suspension, truss, and others.
Maintain Professional Engineer status in CA; licenses in Canadian provinces and other US states are considered an asset.
Actively participate in national and international professional societies.
Have established experience and reputation with local clients, including government organizations, municipalities, contractors, and engineering partners.
Possess comprehensive written and oral communication skills.
Know how to prepare proposals and review agreement terms.
Be able to work with remotely located staff and be willing to travel predominantly within North America

Responsibilities

Perform tasks on projects requiring a broad and/or deep knowledge in a field of expertise.
Develop and implement design best practices in areas of expertise while maintaining a focus on technical excellence.
Lead and manage teams effectively, facilitating their growth and success in project delivery.
Identify and pursue business opportunities, ensuring the long-term success of project initiatives.
Promote strategic initiatives as delegated by the VP.
Develop technical talent, including the implementation of specialist training programs, identification of staff for advanced training, and mentoring key staff in specialized areas of expertise.
Cultivate and maintain technical networks outside of COWI through participation in technical conferences, and publishing and presenting technical papers.
Participate in periodic strategy meetings and contribute to achieving COWI NA and COWI Group's strategic priorities.
Contribute to ensuring that COWI NA delivers and exceeds its budgeted financial performance.
Manage assigned projects, ensuring adherence to the company's established Quality System.
Carry out project management activities, including project scheduling, resource management, project budget controls, and client subcontractor management.
Provide leadership in business development and marketing activities for COWI, including identifying, tracking, positioning, and pursuing project opportunities, and representing the company in external settings such as technical committees, conferences, seminars, professional bodies, and business groups.
Build and leverage a network of engineering and construction partners to position for transportation projects.
Be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with specified key clients.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangement
Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave
Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share
Full time hires get minimum 4 weeks’ vacation to start
Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity
Paid sick leave
Annual fitness subsidy - yes, you can use this for a ski pass, yoga, or gym membership
401K contribution matching with generous company match
Personal and professional development fund
Parking or public transit allowance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
Referral incentive program
Frequent social events