Florida Bridge Department Leader - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith•Orlando, FL

About The Position

As the Florida Bridge Department Leader, you will oversee and manage departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with organizational goals. You will implement and lead client-specific practices, policies, and procedures, including project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and quality control. You will develop and execute personal development plans that foster growth and skill enhancement for technical staff. You will act as the primary liaison with the Southeast Regional Leader, the Florida State Transportation Leaders, and the Bridge Services Leader, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment on key initiatives. You will build and maintain strong relationships with local clients and teaming partners, acting as the department’s primary face. You will support recruiting and retention efforts to build a productive and engaged workforce. You will lead local marketing efforts and project pursuits, including facilitating ‘Go/No-Go’ decisions and coordinating proposal delivery in partnership with regional and state leadership. You will engage with the industry by delivering technical presentations and contributing articles to conferences, trade publications, and professional organizations. Your work will directly contribute to shaping environments where people live, work, and thrive, all while growing your career within a supportive, people-first culture.

Requirements

15+ years of bridge engineering experience.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida.
Entrepreneurial mindset with a strong desire to build a robust bridge engineering practice throughout Florida.
Experience navigating FDOT Procurement process for bridge-related work.
Proven track record of successfully securing FDOT bridge contracts.
Experience as a Project Manager (PM) and Engineer of Record (EOR) on FDOT Bridge projects.
Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
Proven success in managing multi-disciplinary engineering teams and delivering projects on-time and budget.
Ability to serve as pre-qualified for FDOT Work Groups 4.1, 4.2, and 5.
Established professional relationships with FDOT, CFX, Turnpike, Local Municipalities, and Local Consultants and Contractors.
Genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.

Nice To Haves

Advanced Degree in Structural Engineering.
FDOT Work Groups 4.3 and 4.4 are a plus.
FDOT Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) credentials.
Experience with Alternate Delivery Projects such a Design-Build, Progressive Design Build, CM/GC and P3.

Responsibilities

Oversee and manage departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
Implement and lead client-specific practices, policies, and procedures, including project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and quality control.
Develop and execute personal development plans that foster growth and skill enhancement for technical staff.
Act as the primary liaison with the Southeast Regional Leader, the Florida State Transportation Leaders, and the Bridge Services Leader, facilitating communication and ensuring alignment on key initiatives.
Build and maintain strong relationships with local clients and teaming partners, acting as the department’s primary face.
Support recruiting and retention efforts to build a productive and engaged workforce.
Lead local marketing efforts and project pursuits, including facilitating ‘Go/No-Go’ decisions and coordinating proposal delivery in partnership with regional and state leadership.
Engage with the industry by delivering technical presentations and contributing articles to conferences, trade publications, and professional organizations.