Georgia Bridge Department Leader - Transportation Market

Gresham Smith • Alpharetta, GA

13h

About The Position

Gresham Smith is hiring a Georgia Bridge Department Leader to oversee and grow its bridge engineering practice in Georgia. The role combines departmental leadership, project and client engagement, business development, staff development, and coordination with regional and state leadership. The leader will manage departmental performance and processes, build relationships with GDOT and local clients and partners, support recruiting and retention, lead marketing and project pursuits, and represent the practice in industry settings. The position contributes to transportation infrastructure projects while supporting the company’s collaborative, people-first culture.

Requirements

• 15 or more 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 record of securing GDOT and Georgia local municipality bridge contracts.
• Experience as a Project Manager and Engineer of Record 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, and local consultants and contractors.
• Genuine curiosity, creativity, and 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 departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and ensure they align with organizational goals.
• Implement and lead client-specific practices, policies, and procedures for project scheduling, staffing, budgeting, and quality control.
• Develop and execute personal development plans for technical staff.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Southeast Regional Leader, Georgia State Transportation Leader, and Bridge Services Leader, facilitating communication and alignment on initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with GDOT, local clients, and teaming partners, serving as the department’s primary representative.
• Support recruiting and retention efforts.
• Lead local marketing efforts and project pursuits, facilitate Go/No-Go decisions, and coordinate proposal delivery with regional and state leadership.
• Deliver technical presentations and contribute articles to conferences, trade publications, and professional organizations.
• Manage and lead a Bridge Group.
• Serve as Project Manager and Engineer of Record on GDOT Bridge projects.

Benefits

• In-house learning opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Licensure support.
• Professional organization engagement.
• Flexible schedules.
• Generous paid time off.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Wellness programs.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid life and AD&D insurance.
• Supplemental insurance.
• Critical care insurance.
• Pet insurance.
• Legal and ID theft insurance.
• Family planning benefits.
• 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