Bridge Team Lead

HDR•Houston, TX

About The Position

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world? Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world. In the role of Bridge Team Lead, we'll count on you to: Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support. Function as Project Manager or Bridge Task Lead and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities. Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions and lead and coordinate services with other sections and Area Bridges & Structures BC Leader. Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews. Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues. See that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system. Implement, monitor, and support company policy. Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel. Manage and develop multidiscipline teams. Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts. Perform other duties as need What We Believe HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve. Our Commitment As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 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

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Structural Engineering
Experience using Microstation, OpenRoads Designer, OpenBridge Modeler, Projectwise, MathCAD, Bluebeam
Experience with engineering software packages such as: LEAP Bridge Enterprise/OpenBridge Designer, FB-MultiPier, LPile, AASHTOWare BrR, LARSA, SPColumn, BridgeLink,
Experience with TxDOT bridge design manuals, guidance, bridge standards, preferred practices, and software.
Ability to function effectively with minimal guidance.
Ability to collaborate across disciplines and with different offices to complete work in a timely manner with quality.
Ability to lead coordination with other disciplines that affect bridge tasks.

Responsibilities

Take responsibility for operations of production section including staff development, profitability, morale, quality control and marketing support.
Function as Project Manager or Bridge Task Lead and take responsibility for production on projects in addition to management responsibilities.
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and technical service functions and lead and coordinate services with other sections and Area Bridges & Structures BC Leader.
Be involved in marketing planning, proposals and interviews.
Be directly involved with industrial and public clients in marketing, project production and related issues.
See that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through proactive project management system.
Implement, monitor, and support company policy.
Select, train, develop and manage technical personnel.
Manage and develop multidiscipline teams.
Work cooperatively with National Directors and marketing staff in local and national marketing and production efforts.
Perform other duties as need