Bridge Department Manager
About The Position
Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Bridge Department Manager with NJDOT/NJTA project design and management experience to join its New Jersey team. The role leads bridge work for DOT and agency clients, supports the growth of the group, and manages bridge and infrastructure projects. The bridge team provides services ranging from project scoping, planning, and preliminary engineering through final design for bridges of varying sizes. The manager is responsible for project delivery, business development, proposals, client and industry relationships, budgeting, billing and collections, staff leadership, and regional goals. They collaborate with colleagues across offices and disciplines and work with geographic discipline leaders on resource sharing and staffing.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering.
- 12+ years of progressive leadership and managerial experience in the engineering industry, including 8+ years of bridge engineering experience.
- Prior NJDOT/NJTA experience.
- New Jersey PE license, or eligibility through reciprocity.
- Proven experience and in-depth knowledge of business development, preparing winning proposals, and designing, managing, and delivering bridge and infrastructure projects for DOT and agency clients, especially in New Jersey.
- Qualifications to serve as an NJDOT Team Leader, including experience with AASHTO/NJDOT Design Manuals, LFRD for Bridge Design, seismic analysis, and the NJDOT Capital Project Delivery Process.
- Ability to collaborate with the transportation team and contribute to the group's vision as a well-rounded team member.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English to comprehend written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.
Responsibilities
- Use experience, leadership, and relationships to help grow NJDOT/NJTA and other agency work.
- Serve as bridge team leader for DOT and agency work.
- Forecast projects and industry opportunities.
- Represent the company and network at industry and professional business development events, conferences, and presentations.
- Prepare and manage proposals for DOT and agency clients.
- Develop and build a network of subconsultants and teaming agreements.
- Manage multidisciplinary bridge and infrastructure projects.
- Collaborate with colleagues in other offices and disciplines to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.
- Provide leadership and mentoring to staff and colleagues.
- Provide regional leadership and guidance to achieve established goals.
- Monitor project costs and ensure delivery within budget and in accordance with customer expectations for schedule and quality and company strategic objectives.
- Manage billings and collections.
- Work with geographic discipline leaders on resource sharing and staffing needs.
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid pregnancy disability leave.
- Short- and long-term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
- Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Professional license bonuses.
- Straight-time compensation for exempt employees for billable hours worked beyond 40 billable hours in a work week.
- Education reimbursement.
- Free in-house educational and self-enrichment courses.
- Mentorship program.
- Wellness program.
- Women’s Organization.
- Philanthropic opportunities.
- Safe and comfortable work environment.
- Potential for career advancement.
- Company-sponsored activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
