Chief Bridge Engineer

GAI Consultants Inc.
paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Indiana, Fishers
9998 Crosspoint Boulevard (Show on map)
Feb 04, 2025
Description GAI is looking for a motivated leader to grow and direct our Bridge practice as Chief Bridge Engineer in the Ohio River Valley Region. This position will be responsible for leading efforts in multiple states including West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing GAI division staff and teaming operations throughout the region. This is a senior position responsible for client management, project development, and business development primarily focused on public (State and Municipal) opportunities. Job Qualifications: Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an Accredited Institution Minimum 25 years experience developing business with public clients Must be a Registered PE with ability to certified in WV, OH, KY, and IN. Experienced in developing teams and proposals for submitting LOI's General Characteristics Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their organizations. Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence. Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the organization. Assesses the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems. Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering. Assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations. Minimum Years of Experience 20+ Years of Experience 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. Driver's License Technical Responsibilities Performs advisory or consulting work for the organization across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects. Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective. Project and Task Management Oversees multiple large or multidiscipline project teams. Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the organization. Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects. Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks. Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams. May manage projects, up to $250,000 in yearly value, without GAI President's approval, but is a small component of overall work. Management Responsibility Receives general administrative direction. Develops organizational strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development. Communication Skills Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership. Represents the organization at important functions and conferences. Why GAI? At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth. GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. Benefits To Working at GAI Include: Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 401k company match Tuition Reimbursement Qualifications Education Bachelors of Engineering (required) Experience 25 years: developing business with public clients (required) Licenses & Certifications Driver's License (required) Professional Engineer (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)