GraefUSA Inc

Bridge Practice Team Leader P5

GraefUSA Inc • $135K — $165K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis
  • Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred
  • Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in structural design of bridges using IDOT standards
  • CDOT experience is a plus
  • PE required; SE preferred or obtainable within one year
  • Experience in business development and strategic planning
  • Proven communication skills with clients and team members

Responsibilities

  • Manage current team and grow the bridge group
  • Lead business development activities including proposals and client management
  • Develop new business opportunities with existing and new clients
  • Represent the firm at industry events and community activities
  • Oversee project engineering and management with hands-on involvement in bridge design
  • Serve as a technical resource for team members

Benefits

  • Training, mentorship, and leadership development programs
  • Collaborative team atmosphere with open communication
  • Community involvement through endorsed activities
  • Flexible hours with a hybrid work model
  • Parental leave and paid time off
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending plans
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock ownership plan (ESOP)
  • Tuition reimbursement
Full Job Description
As we take our bridge portfolio to the next level, we have a unique leadership opportunity for a candidate looking to manage a group, a variety of projects, be involved in business development and play an important part in continuing to grow a diverse team. This position offers an opportunity to become part of a well-established technical group with a strong backlog.

Bridge Practice Team Leader responsibilities include:

  • Manage current staff and assist with growing the bridge group.
  • Lead and participate in business development activities, including proposal preparation, project interviews/presentations, and client management.
  • Develop new business opportunities by strengthening relationships with existing clients and creating new client connections.
  • Represent the firm at industry events, professional associations, and community activities to enhance visibility and market presence
  • Project engineering and management including: project oversight, setting priorities and developing objectives, project financial management as well as hands-on involvement in the design process for bridges, per IDOT and Tollway requirements.
  • The ability to serve as a technical resource for bridge team members.


We are considering candidates that meet the following requirements:

  • A Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with Structural emphasis.
  • A Master's degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
  • Minimum of 8 years of practical experience in the structural design of bridges using IDOT standards. Candidates with greater experience are encouraged to apply as well.
  • CDOT experience is a plus.
  • PE required.
  • SE highly preferred, or ability to obtain within 1 year.
  • Success in business development planning, including developing strategic business plans, marketing activities, client development, presentation experience and proposal development.
  • Experience managing a group would be considered a plus.
  • Good communication skills and a proven track record in successfully interacting with clients and internal team members is necessary.

We are proud to offer you a complete benefit package to include:

  • The salary range for this position is $135,000-$165,000. (Salary to be determined by the applicant's education, experience and skill set, as well as internal and external equity.)
  • Training, Mentorship, and Leadership Development Programs
  • A team atmosphere dedicated to open communication and collaboration
  • Embed yourself in the community by participating in numerous outside activities that GRAEF endorses and supports
  • Flexible Hours / Hybrid work model
  • Parental Leave
  • Paid Time Off
  • Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Plans
  • Retirement Savings Plan
  • Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
  • Tuition Reimbursement

About GraefUSA Inc

GraefUSA Inc is a multidisciplinary engineering firm that provides a wide range of services to clients in the public and private sectors. The company was founded in 1961 and has since grown to become one of the largest engineering firms in the Midwest. GraefUSA's services include civil engineering, structural engineering, environmental engineering, transportation engineering, and more. The company is committed to providing high-quality, innovative solutions to its clients, and to improving the communities it serves.
Learn more about GraefUSA Inc
Size
300 employees
Industry
Enterprise Technology
* Ladders Estimates

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