Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's preferred.
Registered PE in Indiana.
Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience with INDOT standards and Federally Funded Projects.
Proficient in structural analysis/design software (e.g., LEAP, MDX).
Minimum 8 years of engineering experience, with 2 years in project management.
Experience in bridge inspection preferred.
Responsibilities
Manage all project aspects, including team and client communication.
Design and review transportation structure plans per AASHTO and INDOT standards.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to address project challenges.
Prepare proposals and assist other Project Managers with similar tasks.
Provide leadership and technical guidance to ensure quality services.
Monitor compliance with quality control standards and client requirements.
Serve as primary client contact, managing organization and project tracking.
Benefits
Market-based competitive compensation.
Performance-driven recognition and development bonuses.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance.
Generous paid time off plus 7 paid holidays and a floating holiday.
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
401(k) with company match and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
GAI Consultants, Inc is seeking an experienced Bridge Project Manager to work within our Indiana Transportation Team. The successful candidate will be a hard-working individual that enjoys a challenging, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. The candidate will use their related experience to jump right into a variety of projects for INDOT, local municipalities and county clients across the state of Indiana. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to collaborate with other bridge design experts throughout several states including Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. Our Bridge Team is looking for a candidate that is willing to share their expertise through teaching others but is also eager to learn new skills and grow professionally in today's global environment. This position is based out of the Fishers, Indiana office.
Job Duties:
Responsible for all aspects of a project including managing the internal team, and sub-consultants, leading client communication, and monitoring project financials.
Design, prepare and review plans, calculations, and specifications for transportation structures in accordance with AASHTO and INDOT standards.
Collaborate with other professionals from various departments and disciplines in order to discuss project challenges and engineering solutions needed to help our clients deliver their programs.
Perform work as part of a team or as a task/project manager, in accordance with the project budget and schedule limitations under moderate supervision.
Prepare scope and fee proposals, Letter-of-Interest proposals, and/or assist other Project Managers with similar duties.
Provide leadership and technical guidance to the project team to ensure quality technical services.
Monitor and enforce compliance with quality control standards and client requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact with our clients on specific projects; delivering with effective organization, communication, project tracking, financial management, and team management.
Utilize existing skills and relationships to help grow our team in new markets.
Participate in occasional site visits in construction sites and remote outdoor work environments.
Occasional travel to client meetings and site visits.
Project Management Responsibilities:
Delivers scope, schedule, budget, quality, safety, and profitability of all projects managed.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering. A Master of Science in Structures is preferred.
Registered PE in Indiana.
Strong team collaboration, oral and written communication, design expertise, and problem-solving skills are required.
Experience with INDOT standards, specifications, design manuals, and deliverables for Federally Funded Projects.
Experience with delivering projects for Local Public Agencies.
Experience managing projects or tasks within a project.
Experience with structural analysis and design programs for bridge design (Ex: LEAP Concrete, MDX, Midas, AASHTOWare, and/or other comparable software)
Proficiency in CAD, Microstation preferred.
Experience in bridge inspection or desire to participate in bridge inspection services preferred
Minimum of 8 years of total engineering or technical experience, with at least 2 of those years serving as a Task or Project Manager leading and directing projects or tasks, preferably with an engineering consulting organization or similar professional services firm.
Demonstrated track record of external customer engagements and building and maintaining successful client relationships.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:
Competitive Pay & Recognition
Market based, competitive compensation
Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
Company-paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Meaningful Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Growth, Learning & Financial Security
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
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About GAI Consultants Inc
GAI Consultants, Inc. is a multi-discipline engineering and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, with over 1,000 employees in offices throughout the eastern United States. GAI provides local expertise to worldwide clients in the energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial markets.
