Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or ability to obtain via reciprocity
10-15 years of experience in transportation project delivery with focus on bridge design
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex projects
Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Proven ability to manage project scope, schedule, and budget
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
Experience working with FDOT
Responsibilities
Provide operational and strategic direction for the Bridge team
Develop and execute a strategic business plan for team growth
Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering staff
Coordinate workloads to align with regional and organizational goals
Ensure accountability for team business portfolio performance
Lead engineering design of bridge projects for FDOT
Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets
Benefits
Foster a collaborative and high-performance working environment
Support professional development and mentorship opportunities
Engage in business development efforts for client relationships
Participate in marketing activities including proposals and presentations
Coordinate across various design disciplines and specialized service areas
Full Job Description
Garver's Transportation team, an integrated group with deep expertise in bridge and structural engineering, is seeking a FloridaBridge Team Leader to join our growing team. This role is responsible for growing the bridge practice, leading the delivery of bridge projects while providing strategic, operational, and business leadership to a high-performing team.
The ideal candidate is a strong "doer/seller" leader who can balance technical excellence, team leadership, project delivery, and client development to drive successful outcomes and profitable growth.
Responsibilities
Provide operational and strategic direction for the Bridge team, including growth, performance, and project delivery.
Develop and execute a strategic business plan, including resource planning and team expansion.
Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
Coordinate workloads across teams and ensure alignment with regional and organizational goals.
Be accountable for team business portfolio performance, including financial success and client satisfaction.
Lead the engineering design of bridge projects for FDOT
Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and structural calculations.
Ensure compliance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and applicable design standards.
Provide QA/QC oversight and serve as a subject matter expert for deliverable reviews.
Coordinate design efforts with multi-disciplinary teams and subconsultants.
Support projects during bid and construction phases, including RFIs, addenda, and revisions.
Lead business development efforts, including client engagement, relationship management, and market expansion.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with DOTs, municipalities, and local agencies.
Participate in marketing activities such as proposals, interviews, and presentations.
Lead contract development, scope definition, and fee negotiations.
Identify and pursue new project opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
Oversee subconsultant coordination and internal resource allocation.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, supporting professional development.
Foster collaboration across design disciplines and specialized service areas.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
10-15 years of experience in transportation project delivery, with a strong emphasis on bridge design.
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Experience working with FDOT
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience in a consulting engineering environment.
Experience with industry design tools (e.g., MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer, etc.).
Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.
About Garver
Garver is an engineering consulting firm that provides services in aviation, construction, facilities design, federal, power delivery, transportation, survey, and water. The company was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Garver has over 30 offices across the United States and employs over 1,000 people. The company has been recognized as a Best Firm to Work For by Zweig Group and a Best Place to Work by Arkansas Business.
