Project Manager / Business Development Manager (Bridge Design)

Sidara•Chicago, IL

21h•$108,000 - $162,000

About The Position

TYLin is a globally recognized, full-service infrastructure consulting firm committed to providing innovative, cost-effective, constructible designs for the global infrastructure market. With over 3,000 employees throughout the Americas, Asia, and Europe, the firm provides support on projects of varying size and complexity. Together, we enhance conventional designs with smarter, more resilient systems. We provide people with better mobility. We steward precious resources by finding more sustainable solutions. Job Summary TYLin's Americas Bridge Sector is seeking a Project Manager/Business Development Manager for the Central region to provide project management of complex and conventional bridge projects and manage business development efforts. Responsibilities & Qualifications This is a position requiring a top performer to provide project management and lead business development efforts within the region. This position requires experience in project management of bridge projects, solid technical background and experience with design of bridges, and a sound understanding of the bridge market and project delivery. This individual will lead pursuits in the region and assist with collaboration on bridge and transportation project pursuits across the bridge sector, as needed. The primary duties include project management and delivery, client development, identifying project opportunities and leading preparation of proposals.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering with emphasis in bridge design is preferred.
P.Eng. license is required.
A minimum of 8 years of project management and bridge design experience is required, with a minimum of 8-10 years on local projects.
Experience in successful management and delivery of bridge projects is essential.
Demonstrated excellence with leading teams to deliver bridge projects.
Excellent knowledge of the IDOT Highway Bridge Design Code, and relevant codes and practices.
Relationships with local engineering clients is required.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Client focused, always striving to give clients the best solutions.
Strong commitment to innovation by creating new and better ways to solve clients’ toughest challenges.
High levels of integrity, always doing the right thing in an ethical, fair, and sustainable way.
Demonstrated experience of collaboration in a diverse and inclusive team, working together toward technical excellence.

Responsibilities

Provide project management, including interface with clients and the development of project scope, schedule and budgets on major and conventional bridge projects, including Ministry and municipal projects.
Manage the development of project work plans, schedules and budgets.
Establish contract budgets and scopes of work.
Responsible for the successful completion of projects under his/her direction.
Perform engineering design, analysis and calculations at the Senior Engineer level as needed.
Oversee the development of tender packages including drawings, specifications and cost estimates.
Conduct technical analyses and documentation review following TYLin’s quality assurance and quality control processes.
Supervise, mentor and develop staff.
Assist with providing input for annual planning and quarterly forecasting.
Participate in project performance reviews and risk reviews.
Other duties as needed.
Actively track opportunities and manage business development activities at the regional level.
Actively pursue opportunities for partnerships with other planning and engineering firms.
Participate in and lead the preparation of proposals in the region.
Work with others to develop and maintain a regional list of pursuits.
Promote the TYLin brand and build relationships with key clients and industry organizations to pursue opportunities.
Develop and maintain client and industry relationships, promote technical practices, innovation, sharing and knowledge management.
Assist with preparation of inputs to monthly/quarterly/annual forecasts at the Sector level.
Assist in collaboration across TYLin on bridge pursuits as needed.
Be the Client Account Manager for on designated clients.