Illinois Bridge Group Manager - $10,000 Signing Bonus

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | InnovationIf 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 ManagerHanson is seeking an experienced Illinois Bridge Group Manager within our Infrastructure Market to manage our growing bridge team that is working on some of our region’s most high- profile and large-scale structural projects. The office location for this position is in our Downtown Chicago, Lisle, Peoria or Springfield, IL offices.A Day in the Life of a Bridge Group Manager at HansonHere’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 pursuing 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 bridge staff in Illinois and determine staffing needs for projects.Evaluate and report short term and long term backlog for IDOT and Tollway.Collaborate and establish working relationships with project managers, senior technical staff and other project disciplines on significant projects across the country.Preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans for complex projects.Assign duties and mentor mid-level staff and technicians.Assist in project winning 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 ForWe feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role:Experience with MicroStation or OpenBridge Modeler is preferred.Experience with MS Office Suite preferred.Experience with structural design software packages such as Bentley OpenBridge Designer is desirable.Experience with Midas Civil or Larsa4D is desirable.Soft SkillsMust 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/ExperienceTarget 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.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 that require unique solutions.Participation with technical and professional society organizations to understand and lead new industry developments.Working with and managing project staff.Working At HansonMust 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 deadlinesSalary Range: $150,000 - $215,000Signing Bonus: $10,000BenefitsOur 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 compensationPerformance bonuses401(k) with matching contributionEmployee Stock Ownership PlanComprehensive health & well-being plansFinancial wellness plansWork-life balance programsWant to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details.CultureAboutWe 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 webinarsLeadership trainingLunch & learn development sessions24/7 access to thousands of skill-building coursesMentorship opportunitiesAward-winning internship programEmployee recognitionAnd so much more!AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.