Market Leader, Structural

Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a Market Sector Leader, Structural to join our team in Chicago, IL.

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved.

We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is rewarding to our employees and supportive of our commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Primarily responsible for leading the structural engineering function of the assigned business unit. In addition, will develop into the primary, nationally focused key advocate for the Structural Bridge market within Bowman. Leverage thorough understanding of the market to capitalize on existing client relationships to enable growth while strategically seeking and winning new clients and major project opportunities, ensuring growth within that sector.

Leadership and Direction

• Receive broad guidance from Division Manager relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
• Provide oversight and direction of region or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Work with the Division Manager and Business Development teams to align business development activities for the Structural Bridge market with Bowman’s strategic business plan. Identify potential clients, build relationships, and identify opportunities to propel growth in the market sector.
• Recognize and adapt to trends within the market sector and guide the Company accordingly.
• Track regulatory and/or funding changes that could impact the market sector.

At the Operational and Company Level

• Coordinate with other departments and business units to meet project requirements.
• Act as advisor to Region regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
• Market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
• Maintain a thorough, commercial understanding of the sector and align company services and delivery methods across the organization.
• Track regulatory and/or funding changes impacting the sector.
• Oversee the implementation of revenue strategies, inclusive cross-selling and workshare for the Structural Bridge market across the firm.
• Serve as a resource in resolving potential client issues.

Do the Work

• Hire, train, retain, and develop structural bridge staff.
• Oversee all projects in the department to ensure work is completed on time and on budget and in accordance with client requirements and company policies.
• Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
• Serve as technical advisor by providing senior level input and evaluation on projects.
• Develop and evaluate criteria for project plans.
• Write proposals and price projects for management review.
• Approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Verify specifications for use in engineering design and development.
• Review status reports and address discrepancies.
• Perform field investigations or inspections.
• Serve as liaison with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
• Enhance marketing of the firm s structural bridge capabilities to establish new clients and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
• Stay current on engineering specs, trends, and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods.
• With regional leadership, develop external relationships within the sector.
• Identify how business units operate the sector to produce and secure profitable projects.
• Establish and/or assist in developing annual business goals, strategies, and tactics. Formulate capture strategies for new work.
• Identify local projects and clients requiring specialized expertise; assist local leadership with licensure and…