Bridge Practice Team Lead
Our client is seeking a Bridge Practice Team Leader to lead an established bridge group with a strong backlog of transportation work throughout Illinois. This role offers the unique opportunity to drive strategic growth, mentor and develop engineers, expand client relationships, and remain involved in high-profile bridge projects across the region.
This is more than a project management position. It's a chance to have a seat at the table, shape the future of a growing practice, and make a lasting impact within an employee-owned organization that values leadership, technical excellence, and long-term career growth.
What You'll Be Responsible For
- Leading and growing a team of bridge engineers and technical staff
- Serving as a trusted advisor to clients and agency partners
- Managing bridge design and rehabilitation projects from pursuit through delivery
- Driving business development efforts and expanding existing client relationships
- Developing strategic growth initiatives and identifying new market opportunities
- Leading proposal development, interviews, and presentations
- Overseeing project quality, schedules, budgets, and staffing
- Providing technical leadership on bridge projects designed to Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) and Tollway standards
- Mentoring engineers and helping develop the next generation of bridge leaders
- Representing the firm at industry organizations, conferences, and client events
What Makes This Opportunity Different
- Established bridge practice with a strong workload and project backlog
- Opportunity to influence hiring, growth strategy, and team development
- Significant visibility with executive leadership
- Leadership role with both technical and business development responsibilities
- Employee-owned culture that rewards long-term contribution and success
- Flexibility to maintain involvement in project delivery while expanding your leadership impact
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Illinois
- 10+ years of bridge engineering experience
- Extensive experience delivering bridge projects utilizing IDOT standards
- Strong project management and client relationship experience
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Proven ability to collaborate with clients, stakeholders, and multidisciplinary teams
Preferred
- Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
- Structural Engineer (SE) license
- Chicago Department of Transportation (CDOT) project experience
- Experience leading a bridge group, department, or practice area
- Demonstrated success developing business, winning work, and growing client relationships
- Proposal, interview, and strategic planning experience
Benefits
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Annual bonus program
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program
- Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Leadership Development Programs
- Mentorship & Career Advancement Opportunities
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