• Illinois Bridge Group Manager

    Hanson Professional Services Inc. (Lisle, IL)


    Hanson Values

     

    Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation

     

    If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment.

     

    Illinois Bridge Group Manager

     

    This position will work within our Infrastructure Market in the Bridges Discipline for highway bridge projects, as well as bridge projects in the Railway Market and potentially other structural projects in all of Hanson’s Markets. The office location for this position is in either one of our Chicago area offices or our office in Springfield, IL as the Illinois Bridge Group Manager.

     

    A Day in the Life of a Bridge Group Manager at Hanson

    Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role:

    + Lead a growing, dynamic, bridge group in the Illinois market by developing staff, delivering structural projects, and assisting in pursing exciting opportunities.

    + Perform complex engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion.

    + Lead the bridge portion of projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway (Tollway) and Municipal/Local Government transportation projects throughout the state of Illinois.

    + Manage staffing of bridge staff in Illinois and determine staffing needs for all those projects.

    + Evaluate and report short term and long term backlog for IDOT and Tollway.

    + Collaborate with senior technical staff and other project disciplines on significant projects across the country.

    + Conduct analysis and design, calculation, preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans.

    + Assign duties and mentor mid-level staff and technicians.

    + Assist in project pursuits and proposal development.

    + Assist in development of project scopes and fees.

    + Represent Hanson’s bridge group to clients, potential recruits, and professional organizations.

    + Other duties as assigned.

     

    What We’re Looking For

    We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:

    + Experience with MicroStation is preferred.

    + Experience with MS Office Suite preferred.

    + Experience with structural design software packages such as Bentley Leap Bridge is required.

    + Experience with Midas Civil or Larsa4D is desirable.

    Soft Skills:

    + Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and/or public stakeholders.

    + Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases.

    + Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills.

    + Interest in experiencing a variety of assignments is important.

    Education/Experience:

    + Target 10+ years of experience of highway bridge design, minimum experience of 8 years. Railway bridge design experience is desirable.

    + Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Structural Engineer (S.E.) in the state of Illinois or be able to attain within 6 months.

    + Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is desirable.

    The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience:

    + Demonstrated experience with IDOT and Tollway design practices, development of bridge plans and standards, as well as Municipal/Local Government transportation standards and related discipline projects.

    + Experience on projects with complex bridge types and components.

    + Participation with technical society organizations.

    + Working with and managing project staff.

    Working at Hanson:

    + Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices.

    + Must be willing to accept periodic out-of-town travel assignments.

    + Must be willing and able to work periodic overtime to meet project demands and deadlines

     

    Salary Range: $120,000 - $165,000

     

    Benefits

    Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including:

    Competitive compensation

     

    Performance bonuses

     

    401(k) with matching contribution

     

    Employee Stock Ownership Plan

     

    Comprehensive health & well-being plans

     

    Financial wellness plans

     

    Work-life balance programs

     

    Want to know more? Visit our benefits page (http://www.hanson-inc.com/careers/employee-benefits/) for all the details.

     

    Culture

     

    We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including:

     

    Monthly educational webinars

     

    Leadership training

     

    Lunch & learn development sessions

     

    24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses

     

    Mentorship opportunities

     

    Award-winning internship program

     

    Employee recognition

     

    And so much more!

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER

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