Bridge Section Head

YK Solutions•Lexington, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Bridge Section Head is responsible for business development, financial success, and managing department staff at the local level. The role coordinates a strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders, develops the section’s local market presence, manages its budget and resources, and leads proposal production. The Section Head also provides technical expertise to project managers and technical staff, determines staffing needs, hires and develops staff, and oversees performance management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field from an accredited program.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
At least 10 years of experience in the specialized discipline of bridge engineering.
Project management and business development experience.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with local clients at the county and state level.
Supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the strategic growth plan with office managers and practice leaders.
Establish and grow the section’s market presence through marketing and business development.
Manage the department’s financial budget and allocate resources accordingly.
Lead and contribute to the production of proposals.
Serve as a technical expertise resource to project managers and technical staff.
Establish staffing needs for the section.
Interview and hire staff for the section.
Conduct staff performance reviews using input from project managers on assigned teams.
Lead and manage team members through setting expectations and goals, providing feedback, holding one-on-one meetings, and coaching to support their growth and development.
Perform other related duties as assigned.