at TERRA Engineering, Ltd. in ---, Illinois, United States
Job Description
This critical role will lead TERRA's Structural Engineering Department and manage the talent, decision-making processes, business development, and client relationships.
Essential Functions:
- Lead and manage all operational activities of the Structural Engineering Department
- Direct, supervise and mentor staff
- Collaborate with other department leaders on projects and initiatives
- Responsible for departmental decision-making with applicable input from owners
- Marketing and business development through building and maintaining relationships with current and potential clients of TERRA
- Oversee the department’s client contact and communications
- Finalize cost estimates, plans, technical specifications and calculations for many different structure types with an emphasis on bridges and other transportation-related structures
- QA/QC the inspection of in-service bridges, retaining walls, and other structures
- Steer all aspects of the planning phase of design, including finalization of Bridge Condition Reports and Type, Size and Location (TSL) Plans
- Collaborate and coordinate with department staff to determine the best solution for each project
- Participation in TERRA’s leadership team to help set strategic direction and initiatives of the company
- Active involvement in local, state, national and international projects
Qualifications:
- 15+ years of experience, of which five or more years were in a senior or managerial role
- Strong leadership and management skills
- Illinois Structural Engineer (SE); additional state SE licenses are preferred
- Illinois Team Leader Certification for Overseeing and Conducting NBIS Bridge Inspections
- Extensive experience with Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Illinois Tollway standards
- Excellent organizational skills and demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects successfully
- Highly effective communication skills
