Full Job Description
HDR is seeking a Bridge Director to lead and grow the bridge practice in the New York/New Jersey area. The primary duties of theDirector of Bridges in NY/NJ include planning, technical development and delivery of major bridge projects. The preferred candidate will have experience in delivering bridges of various levels of complexity including complex bridges. The candidate must demonstrate extensive design experience in both highway and rail bridges as well as a good overall background in complex bridges. A candidate with demonstrated experience in alternative delivery (Design Build, Progressive Design Build, P3) projects is desirable.
The candidate will be involved in the technical oversight and coordination of several projects concurrently and will participate in design and production of schematic, design development, and contract document work in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals, and other disciplines. Ensures project deliverables and supporting documentation are complete and conform to applicable standards and specifications.
This role will also serve in a capacity supporting or leading major bridge design pursuits. Responsible for implementing QA/QC procedures and completing reviews of bridge plans, specifications, and other contract documents. Acts as mentor/supervisor for less experienced bridge engineers. The director of bridges will also ensure that emerging technologies are being implemented and that HDR is continually advancing bridge design capabilities. Will also participate in the selection of key staff nationally/globally and identify strategic hires needed for the growth and evolution of HDR's Bridge program.
Keywords: NY/NJ Major Bridges Leader, bridges, structural engineering, bridge parametric modeling, suspension bridge, cable stay bridge, arch bridge, segmental bridge, extradosed bridge, steel bridge, and prestressed concrete bridge
Preferred Qualifications
- MS in Structural Engineering.
- 15 years of bridge design experience
- PE licensure in New York and New Jersey as well as in other states, is highly desirable as well as ability to obtain reciprocity with other states as needed.
- Experience in delivering major highway and rail bridge projects
- Experience in pursuits of bridge design projects.
- MS Office experience
- Effective communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skills.
- Must have the ability to interact with various design teams, have excellent organizational, project management and communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Demonstrated ability to provide performance coaching and mentoring to less experienced staff.
- Versatility in various bridge design software products(
- Established client relationships in the NY/NJ
- Experience working with MTA, NYSDOT, NJDOT, NY State Bridge Authority, NJ Turnpike Authority, Port Authority of NY & NJ, Mass DOT, and other major regional clients is highly desirable.
- Experience preparing project scope, fee, and schedule.
- Experience and active participation in industry organizations, technical conferences, and professional associations.
- Preference given to candidates currently residing in the NY/NJ Area
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Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
- 10 years of experience
- Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
- Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
- Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
- Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must