Illinois Bridge Group Manager

Hanson Professional Services•Chicago, IL

28d•$120,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Illinois Bridge Group Manager This position will work within our Infrastructure Market in the Bridges Discipline for highway bridge projects, as well as bridge projects in the Railway Market and potentially other structural projects in all of Hanson's Markets. The office location for this position is in either one of our Chicago area offices or our office in Springfield, IL as the Illinois Bridge Group Manager. A Day in the Life of a Bridge Group Manager at Hanson Here's a snapshot of what you would do in this role: Lead a growing, dynamic, bridge group in the Illinois market by developing staff, delivering structural projects, and assisting in pursing exciting opportunities. Perform complex engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion. Lead the bridge portion of projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway (Tollway) and Municipal/Local Government transportation projects throughout the state of Illinois. Manage staffing of bridge staff in Illinois and determine staffing needs for all those projects. Evaluate and report short term and long term backlog for IDOT and Tollway. Collaborate with senior technical staff and other project disciplines on significant projects across the country. Conduct analysis and design, calculation, preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans. Assign duties and mentor mid-level staff and technicians. Assist in project pursuits and proposal development. Assist in development of project scopes and fees. Represent Hanson's bridge group to clients, potential recruits, and professional organizations. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience with structural design software packages such as Bentley Leap Bridge is required.
Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and/or public stakeholders.
Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases.
Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills.
Interest in experiencing a variety of assignments is important.
Target 10+ years of experience of highway bridge design, minimum experience of 8 years.
Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Structural Engineer (S.E.) in the state of Illinois or be able to attain within 6 months.
Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices.
Must be willing to accept periodic out-of-town travel assignments.
Must be willing and able to work periodic overtime to meet project demands and deadlines

Nice To Haves

Experience with MicroStation is preferred.
Experience with MS Office Suite preferred.
Experience with Midas Civil or Larsa4D is desirable.
Railway bridge design experience is desirable.
Master's degree in Structural Engineering is desirable.
Demonstrated experience with IDOT and Tollway design practices, development of bridge plans and standards, as well as Municipal/Local Government transportation standards and related discipline projects.
Experience on projects with complex bridge types and components.
Participation with technical society organizations.
Working with and managing project staff.

Responsibilities

Lead a growing, dynamic, bridge group in the Illinois market by developing staff, delivering structural projects, and assisting in pursing exciting opportunities.
Perform complex engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion.
Lead the bridge portion of projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway (Tollway) and Municipal/Local Government transportation projects throughout the state of Illinois.
Manage staffing of bridge staff in Illinois and determine staffing needs for all those projects.
Evaluate and report short term and long term backlog for IDOT and Tollway.
Collaborate with senior technical staff and other project disciplines on significant projects across the country.
Conduct analysis and design, calculation, preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans.
Assign duties and mentor mid-level staff and technicians.
Assist in project pursuits and proposal development.
Assist in development of project scopes and fees.
Represent Hanson's bridge group to clients, potential recruits, and professional organizations.
Other duties as assigned.