Director Of Bridge Engineering at Greenman-Pedersen Inc in Portsmouth, New Hampshire

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Job Description



Are you looking to advance your career in structural engineering leadership and take the next step by leading a department in a firm nationally recognized for its structural engineering? Are you interested in providing leadership for a wide variety of structural projects in New England, from some of the largest bridges to municipal projects? If so, then GPI has a place for you!


GPI's success is built around its seven strategic objectives, which start with employee satisfaction. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed. We actively solicit input from every team member and implement change to ensure that our culture is driven by clear and open communication, respect, and going the extra mile for each other.



About the Job:



GPI is seeking a full-time Director of Structural Engineering for our New England branch. Wilmington, MA; Boston, MA; Portsmouth, NH; Salem, NH; and Bedford, NH are all possible office locations.GPI offers flexible work schedules with the ability to split time between working in the office and from home. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth as the selected candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities and the ability to influence the success of our people and projects.


This position oversees all structural design projects and staff in New England.We are currently designing multiple-span bridges, large-span bridges, and signature structures. We have new design, rehabilitation, preservation, and repair projects, including structural design and detailing of bridges, walls, and dams. With a strong backlog and a long history of positive client relationships, the opportunity for growth is significant.



Responsibilities:

• Lead our New England structural engineering department with projects primarily in Massachusetts and supplemented with work in New Hampshire, Maine, and other New England states


• Nurture strong client relationships through open and regular communication


• Provide long-term vision, goals, and strategy for the department


• Provide financial oversight of the department's business operations


• Provide mentoring, oversight, and guidance for GPI's New England structural team leaders


• Ensure the execution of quality control and quality assurance plans for the department


• Work with our marketing department to oversee business development and proposals for new structural engineering work

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's Degree a plus)


• 12+ years of relevant experience in structural design and project management


• Licensed professional engineer in Massachusetts or the ability to obtain the license within six months of hire


• Ability to obtain a professional engineer license in all New England states within six months of hire


• Strong background in bridge design in Massachusetts, specifically with MassDOT


• Strong technical background with expertise in superstructure and substructure design, cost estimation, and specification preparation


• Prior successful experience in project management, effective communication, and mentoring


• Working knowledge of applicable bridge design codes


• A history of positive client relationships in Massachusetts


• Proven skills in communication, organization, and planning for long-term success

• Maintain a valid driver's license with a clean motor vehicle report (MVR) for final consideration


• Read, write, and understand plans and directions given in the English language


• Basic computer skills with the ability to create and edit Microsoft Word and Excel documents, create Outlook emails and utilize SharePoint and Microsoft Teams to communicate with other team members