Georgia Bridge Department Leader - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith • Alpharetta, GA

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About The Position

Gresham Smith is seeking a Georgia Bridge Department Leader to lead and grow its bridge engineering practice in Georgia. The role oversees departmental performance and practices, supports technical staff development, and coordinates with regional, state, and bridge-services leadership. The department leader also serves as a primary contact for GDOT, local clients, and teaming partners; leads marketing and project pursuits; supports recruiting and retention; and represents the firm in the industry through presentations and publications.

The position calls for extensive bridge engineering experience, leadership of a Bridge Group, a Georgia Professional Engineer license, and a record of managing and delivering GDOT bridge projects and securing bridge contracts. Experience with alternate delivery methods and established relationships with transportation agencies, municipalities, consultants, and contractors are also sought. Gresham Smith describes its culture as collaborative and people-first, with opportunities for professional growth and a broad benefits package.

Requirements

• 15+ years of bridge engineering experience.
• Experience managing and leading a Bridge Group.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) in Georgia.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and strong desire to expand a bridge engineering practice in Georgia.
• Experience navigating the GDOT procurement process for bridge-related work.
• Proven track record of securing GDOT and Georgia local municipality bridge contracts.
• Experience as a Project Manager (PM) and Engineer of Record (EOR) on GDOT bridge projects.
• Strong leadership, communication, and client relationship skills.
• Proven success managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and delivering projects on time and on budget.
• Established professional relationships with GDOT, local municipalities, local consultants, and contractors.
• Genuine curiosity, creativity, and a collaborative spirit.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree in Structural Engineering.
• Experience with alternate delivery projects such as 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 to foster growth and skill enhancement for technical staff.
• Act as the primary liaison with the Southeast Regional Leader, the Georgia State Transportation Leader, and the Bridge Services Leader.
• Build and maintain relationships with GDOT, local clients, and teaming partners, serving as the department’s primary face.
• Support recruiting and retention efforts.
• Lead local marketing efforts and project pursuits, including facilitating ‘Go/No-Go’ decisions and coordinating proposal delivery with regional and state leadership.
• Deliver technical presentations and contribute articles to conferences, trade publications, and professional organizations.

Benefits

• In-house learning and professional growth opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Licensure support.
• Professional organization engagement.
• Flexible schedules.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Medical, dental, and vision healthcare.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Critical care insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal and identity theft insurance.
• Family planning and parental leave.
• Mass/public transit program.
• Telemedicine.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed