Structures Section Lead

About HDR

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves:
What is our impact on the world?

HDR is seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager in our Manhattan office to lead and grow our structures team. The Section Manager will be responsible for management of structures staff, delivery of project submissions, staff development, project profitability, staff morale, and quality control. They will function as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large/complex infrastructure projects. They will be involved in business development planning, client management, proposal preparation, and interviews.

The Section Manager will see that all work is planned, organized, controlled, and evaluated through a pro‑active project management system, and subsequently implement, monitor, and support company policies. They will also select, train, and develop technical personnel and work cooperatively with Area Leadership, National Directors, and Marketing Leads.

• Coordinate with other Area Section Managers to balance staff workload, provide/identify staff training opportunities, and identify/pursue business development opportunities
• Lead multi‑disciplined transportation design teams as a Project Manager or Project Engineer for local and workshare projects
• Perform technical design for DOT and local agency highway bridges and/or transit facilities
• Assist in business development efforts within New York and New Jersey, including involvement in marketing planning and client management
• Establish client relationships and lead marketing of new and existing clients
• Lead the development of proposals, project scopes, schedules, and budgets
• Mentor staff and act as a technical expert in engineering analysis and design with a proven background of technical leadership on these types of projects
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance the project delivery team throughout project development
• Conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and prepare design drawings, calculations, and specifications for bridge engineering projects, including checking calculations and designs done by others
• Perform quality control reviews of bridge design projects

• BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS degree in Structural Engineering
• PE in NY and/or NJ or ability to obtain within six months of hire
• Minimum of 10 years of bridge/structural design experience
• Proven hands‑on experience in all aspects of structural design projects with a focus on NYSDOT, NYCDOT, Port Authority of NY and NJ, and/or MTA projects
• Experience using Microstation and/or Autocad and typical structural analysis programs and design software used in the industry
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the LRFD Bridge Design Code
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills and ability to work with various teams – must enjoy mentoring and teaching other staff
• Must have the ability to handle multiple assignments – excellent marketing and business development skills
• Experience managing staff, clients, and contracts
• Preference given to local candidates

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• A minimum of 10 years experience
• Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Good leadership and organizational skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long‑term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location.

(Stated benefits are for full‑time regular positions. Temporary and part‑time roles eligible for limited benefits.)
New York, NY
: $148,838 – $212,625

United States-New York-New York