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Forge ahead with WSB:WSB was founded on the understanding that culture drives results and weve dedicated ourselves to the value of strong relationships, collaboration and forward-thinking ideas. Weve inspired each other to discover thoughtful and creative solutions that look beyond the needs of today to the opportunities of tomorrow. We invite you to forge ahead with us.

We are seeking a recognized industry expert to lead and grow our Bridge Design services in the Colorado market as the Director of Structures.Well leverage your credibility and relationships in Colorado as you navigate the markets unique nuances to drive growth and maximize market penetration. Youll balance proven team management and project leadership experience with market expertise and confident communication. Your ability to develop strategic client partnerships will enhance our service offerings, while maintaining and extending our client base and youll comfortably collaborate across business units and practice areas to ensure staff and company success.

What you will do:

• Identify and pursue strategic partnership, business development, and individual bridge design project opportunities.
• As the Director, you will lead a team performing bridge design and other structural design for a wide variety of clients including the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) cities, counties, and private entities.
• You will use innovative approaches to provide our clients with efficient designs focused on quality.
• Lead contract negotiations and prepare detailed scope of services, estimate fees and establish budgets for potential projects.
• Manage strategic pursuits and projects.
• Provide team management and program leadership for the team, including talent acquisition and staff development.
• Explore, suggest, respond to, and track upcoming projects and programs.
• Monitor backlog, pipeline and opportunity management within a CRM environment.
• Analyze financial performance and direct activities to improve performance results.

What you will bring:

• Bachelors degree in civil engineering, or comparable field
• The successful candidate must have a minimum of a Bachelor Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited engineering school and a minimum of 10 years work experience of bridge and related structural design.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Colorado
• Experience working with CDOT
• Candidate should be familiar with LRFD design procedures, bridge design software, calculation software such as Microsoft Excel or MathCAD, possess basic drawing skills in either Microstation or AutoCAD, and have proven engineering design experience. Excellent technical, communication and organizational skills are required.
• An eagerness both to lead and share knowledge with and mentor less experienced staff as well as to learn from more experienced engineers and technicians is essential for success in this position.
• Certification as a Bridge Safety Inspection Team Leader preferred but not required.
• Proven ability to develop and leverage business relationships in the Colorado Market.
• Ability to drive growth within a team and desire to scale success to multi-disciplinary team growth.
• Eager to lead growth (growth mindset).
• Proven ability to set strategy and financial goals and achievement of goals.
• Strong understanding of the Colorado marketplace including clients, project opportunities, and project budget

Who We Are:

WSB is a design and consulting firm specializing in Transportation, Community Planning, Environmental, Energy, Municipal, and Construction services. We provide solutions for the places, spaces and systems that support our lives. We offer services in more than 50 complementary areas across the nation.

Full time WSB employees qualify for competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, company paid short-and long-term disability, 401K with match, paid time off, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Part time employees can participate in the 401K plan and applicable earned paid leave.

As an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status.

WSB strives to ensure that its careers website is accessible to all. If you need assistance completing your online application, please email wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, WSB is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please e-mail us at wsbrecruiting@wsbeng.com. In your e-mail, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.

Notice to Third Party Agencies: WSB does not accept unsolicited resumes from third party recruiting firms. Absent a signed Service Agreement by WSB, we reserve the right to pursue and hire any unsolicited candidates without financial obligation to recruiters or agencies.

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