Structural (Bridge) Deputy Department Manager

Dewberry•Fairfax, VA

3d•$162,313 - $208,688•Onsite

About The Position

Dewberry is hiring an experienced structural (bridge) engineer as a Structural (Bridge) Deputy Department Manager within its transportation engineering business unit. The role may be based in any of Dewberry’s Virginia offices and works with professionals throughout Virginia and Maryland. As a member of the department leadership team, the Deputy Department Manager assists the Department Manager with operations, strategic planning, staff development, resource management, quality oversight, business development, and financial performance. The position leads and mentors design teams working on structural calculations and the preparation of design and contract documents, including reports, engineer’s estimates, and construction specifications. It also involves shop drawing reviews, scheduling bridge safety inspections, and technical support during construction. Projects include design and design-build work for new and replacement bridges, bridge widenings, bridge rehabilitation, and other transportation-related structures. Clients include local, state, and federal agencies, as well as private transportation-market owners. Dewberry describes itself as a professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. The salary range for this position is $162,313 to $208,688 annually; the stated range applies to Fairfax, Virginia, and may vary slightly based on skills, experience, location, and market conditions. Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering.
12 or more years of progressive bridge engineering, project management, and leadership experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia required.
Ability to obtain Professional Engineer licenses in other states as needed.
Demonstrated experience managing complex bridge design and design-build projects for VDOT, MDOT SHA, and/or other transportation agencies.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, client management, and verbal and written communication skills.
At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
Professional Engineer license in Maryland desired.
Experience delivering transportation projects using Design-Build or other alternative delivery methods strongly preferred.
Rail bridge design experience desirable.
Highway bridge rehabilitation experience desirable.
Demonstrated success leading technical proposals, client presentations, and competitive interviews that result in project wins.

Responsibilities

Assist the Department Manager with department operations, staffing, workload forecasting, resource allocation, employee development, strategic planning, and financial performance.
Provide leadership and technical oversight to structural engineering staff during project pursuits, project delivery, and professional development activities.
Plan, schedule, or coordinate engineering document preparation and activities for multiple structural projects.
Support department quality assurance and quality control procedures and serve as a senior technical reviewer on bridge projects.
Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and design-build contractors.
Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and quality performance.
Lead and support business development, including client relationship management, strategic pursuits, proposal development, interview preparation, and identifying new opportunities.
Support performance management, annual reviews, goal setting, and career development planning.
Lead and mentor design teams performing structural calculations and preparing design and contract documents.
Review shop drawings, schedule bridge safety inspections, and provide technical support during construction.