Bridge Group Manager

Job description: Bridge Group ManagerDenver, COOur client is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm providing inspection and design to the transportation industry and they are looking for a Structural Inspection-Group Managerto be an integral part of their Denver team. They are large enough to provide a broad range of experiences and exposure to a variety of projects, but small enough to foster a flexible environment and family atmosphere.They encourage independent, critical thinkers to help grow and expand the ways in which they serve clients.Description:The Bridge Group Manager will be responsible for the management and oversight of a teamof 15 Project Managers and Bridge Inspectors managing multiple large DOT inspection projects such as WYDOT above-water inspection; MDT climb, underwater, and timber inspection; CDOT off-system inspections; and NMDOT bridge inspections.The Group Manager independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in a broad area of assignments and related fields. The position requires a high level of ethical and professional conduct in technical and managerial activities.Typical Duties and Responsibilities:- Provides expertise in structural inspections, scheduling, and management of DOT clients.- Oversees the development and training of team leaders andjunior project managers.- Act as a structural inspection subject matter expert and serve in a quality control role on multiple jobs.- Occasional travel up to 1 week per month to team lead inspections in the field and conduct quality control field inspections.- Oversees both AutoCAD and MicroStation drafting for inspection reports (climbing and underwater).- Serves as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.- Assists the Regional Manager in business development efforts.- Supervises and monitors client relationships strategies.- Successfully develops and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.- Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.- Supervises select group of employees and support staff. Manages the staff and is responsible for technical training, careerdevelopment, and performance of all assigned staff.- Serves as a coach for engineering and technical staff.- Responsible for identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified technical personnel.- Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.- Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.- Follows established communication processes and systems to ensure effective communication with staff, clients, and corporate office.Education and/or Experience:- Bachelor's degree and/or masters degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.- At least 7+ yearsprogressive engineering experience, including project management. - Maintains competency in and serves as major resource in field of expertise.- Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) certification.- NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (80-hr) Qualifications: Candidates must have a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) certification and NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges (80-hr). Why is This a Great Opportunity: Outstanding culture at this firm which is family owned and cares about it's employees.They leverage decades of hands-on experience to offer design and analysis services to owners and developers. They have been at the forefront of new techniques in their industry since 1979, seeking to enhance traditional engineering methods with emerging technologies. Their clients benefit from their interdisciplinary team of experts equipped with cutting-edge technology and expertise, providing personalized attention to every client. With twenty-eight offices across North America and their collaborative environment, their ability to service their clients needs is unsurpassed.They are committed to creating a culture that provides guidance and support while encouraging innovation and offering freedom to experiment and try new ideas and approaches. They value individuality. Senior staff takes the time to work with each employee on his or her career growth, developing their skills and cultivating their strengths to empower employees to achieve their potential.Nigel