Structures Section Manager

DescriptionAt HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?Watch Our Story:' ' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager in our Mechanicsburg office to lead and grow our structures team. The Section Manager will be responsible for management of structures staff, delivery of project submissions, staff development, project profitability, staff morale, and quality control. They will function as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large / complex infrastructure projects. They will be involved in business development planning, client management, proposal preparation, and interviews. The Section Manager will see that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a pro-active project management system, and subsequently implement, monitor, and support company policies. They will also select, train, and develop technical personnel and work cooperatively with Area Leadership, National Directors, and Marketing Leads.They will also be counted on to:Coordinate with our other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide/identify staff training opportunities, and identify/pursue business development opportunitiesLead multi-disciplined transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer for local and workshare projectsPerform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges, along with bridge load ratingsDrive business development efforts within Mechanicsburg, including involvement in marketing planning and client managementEstablish client relationships and lead marketing of new and existing clientsLead the development of proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgetsMentor less-experienced staff, and act as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design with a proven background of technical leadership on these types of projectsIndependently coordinate work of engineers and balance the project delivery team throughout project developmentConduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications for bridge engineering projects, including checking calculations and designs done by othersPerform quality control reviews of bridge design projectsPreferred Qualifications BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS degree in Structural Engineering PE in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within six months of hire Minimum of 10 years of bridge/structural design experience Proven hands-on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects with a focus on PennDOT projects Experience using MicroStation and typical structural analysis programs and bridge design software used in the industry Proficiency with Microsoft Office software Thorough knowledge and understanding of the LRFD Bridge Design Code Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams Must enjoy mentoring and teaching other staff Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments Excellent marketing and business development skills Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts Preference given to local candidates#LI-EH1QualificationsRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent experienceA minimum of 7 years experience Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role Strong communication and listening skills Ability to handle multiple assignments Good leadership and organizational skills An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must What We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.Job Field: BridgesSchedule: Full-timeEmployee Status: Regular