15+ years of experience managing traffic and engineering projects required.
Knowledge and experience with State Agencies is mandatory; preferred experience includes Design-Build and local government.
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License required, with ability to gain reciprocity in surrounding states.
B.S. or M.S. in Engineering; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Strong leadership and problem-solving skills essential.
Responsibilities
Oversee engineers in plan development and financial monitoring as GAI's client representative.
Develop standards and guidelines for engineering practices.
Lead complex projects and integrate advanced concepts, including sustainability.
Manage technical, legal, and financial issues of projects comprehensively.
Determine project objectives and requirements, and integrate into management plans.
Supervise teams and ensure effective team leadership and development.
Benefits
Competitive, market-based compensation with recognition bonuses.
Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, and vision.
Company-paid disability and life insurance.
Generous paid time off, including additional floating holidays.
401(k) plan with company match and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Senior Engineering Manager with 15+ years of experience in managing traffic and engineering projects. This position will be on-site or hybrid at any of our Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, or West Virginia Offices and will be eligible for a sign-on bonus.
Qualifications:
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working with State Agencies is required; additional state and local government experience, as well as Design-Build expertise, is preferred.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the oversight of engineers in the development of plans, financial monitoring, and acting as GAI's client representative.
PE Registration is required with ability to attain PE in additional surrounding states.
General Characteristics
Uses creativity, foresight, and mature judgment to anticipate and solve new problems.
Practice activities and culture.
Sets priorities and reconciles directions from competing interests.
Leads projects with complex features with work performed directly, or by others.
Integrates engineering economics and risk analysis into the solutions of complex engineering problems.
Integrates solutions to complex problems across specialty areas.
Demonstrates leadership.
Minimum Years of Experience
15+ Years
Education
B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred
Certification/Licensure
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states.
Technical Responsibilities
Frequently develops standards and guidelines.
Leads a project in the practice in their area of specialization.
Frequently develops appropriate design alternatives for complex engineering projects that consider realistic requirements, constraints, community input, permitting, and other regulatory constraints.
Integrates advanced concepts, including sustainability, to solve complex problems.
Project and Task Management
Frequently oversees technical, legal, and financial issues of an entire project.
Recommends facilities, personnel, and funds required to carry out projects.
Integrates these components into a complete project management plan for a complex engineering project.
Implements effective teamwork and leadership principles into solutions for engineering problems.
Determines project objectives and requirements.
May serve as the Project Manager for certain projects with prior approval from GAI's President up to $150,000 per year.
Management Responsibility
Supervises a major practice segment or several teams.
Receives administrative supervision with assignments given in terms of broad general objectives and limits.
Implements staff development plans within their practice segment, including technical, management, and leadership skills.
Evaluates the effectiveness of leaders and teams.
Communication Skills
Possesses exceptional oral and written communication skills, including negotiation of critical issues.
Integrates different forms of effective and persuasive communication to technical and nontechnical audiences.
Demonstrates financial acumen and familiarity with legal issues related to engineering practice.
Initiates and maintains extensive contacts with key engineers and officials.
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.
