
Hdr
HDR provides architecture, engineering, environmental, and construction services for infrastructure projects.
Structures Section Manager
Lead and manage bridge/structural design team, oversee projects, staff, and business development
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Bridges and Structures Section Manager leads and grows the structures team, overseeing staff management, project delivery, profitability, morale and quality control. The role functions as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large, complex infrastructure projects, participates in business development, client management, proposal preparation and collaborates with area leadership, national directors and marketing leads. • Coordinate with other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide training opportunities, and pursue business development. • Lead multi‑disciplined transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer for local and workshare projects. • Perform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges, including bridge load ratings. • Drive business development efforts within Mechanicsburg, participating in marketing planning and client management. • Establish client relationships and lead marketing of new and existing clients. • Develop proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgets. • Mentor less‑experienced staff and serve as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design. • Coordinate engineers independently and balance the project delivery team throughout development. • Conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare drawings, calculations, and specifications for bridge projects. • Perform quality control reviews of bridge design projects.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸bridge design
- ▸project management
- ▸quality control
- ▸proposal development
- ▸business development
- ▸client management
What You Bring
• BS degree in Civil Engineering; MS degree in Structural Engineering preferred. • PE in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain within six months of hire. • Minimum of 10 years of bridge/structural design experience. • Hands‑on experience in all aspects of bridge design projects. • Experience with MicroStation, structural analysis programs, and bridge design software. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office software. • Thorough knowledge of the LRFD Bridge Design Code. • Demonstrated leadership, communication, and teamwork skills. • Enjoy mentoring and teaching other staff. • Ability to handle multiple assignments. • Excellent marketing and business development skills. • Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts. • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. • Minimum of 7 years experience. • Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role. • Strong communication and listening skills. • Ability to handle multiple assignments. • Good leadership and organizational skills.
Requirements
- ▸pe
- ▸bs civil
- ▸microstation
- ▸lrfd
- ▸10 years
- ▸leadership
Work Environment
Office Full-Time