GAI Consultants is looking for a Director of Engineering to work from our Jacksonville, Florida office. As a Director of Engineering for Community Infrastructure, the candidate will support the market to develop and manage a team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Technicians. This candidate will be responsible for leading project pursuits and the marketing of clients, including public and private clients statewide as well as delivering quality projects on budget and on time. Remote and/or Hybrid work location (home or office) is a viable option and the successful candidate will be eligible for a sign-on and/or relocation bonus.
As a Director of Engineering for Community Infrastructure, this candidate will support the market to develop and manage a team of Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Technicians. This candidate will be responsible for leading project pursuits and the marketing of clients, including public and private clients statewide as well as delivering quality projects on budget and on time.
This candidate will also be responsible for monitoring and managing the financial performance of all projects under their direction and the overall performance of their department and team.
Job Duties:
Develop and directly supervise a team of project managers, engineers, and technicians for the implementation of public infrastructure projects and/or private land development projects.
Identify project pursuits, market clients, and manage pursuits including proposal and presentation preparation. Coordinate and develop proposed scope, schedule, and fee for projects pursued and lead the interview team.
Actively win new work from both new and existing clients by building and maintaining customer relationships, monitoring future work opportunities, communicating regularly, and attending client events.
Directly manage projects on time and within the project budget and maintain a high level of client satisfaction.
Monitor and manage financial aspects of all projects within the group. Travel is estimated to be approximately 15% to other offices, meet with clients, attend project-specific meetings, and business development.
Why GAI:
At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:
Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)
New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program
Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays
401k company match
Tuition Reimbursement
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Qualifications
Skills
Required
Leadership
Expert
Project Management
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Preferred
Critical Thinking
Expert
Education
Required
Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.
Experience
Required
8 years:
8 years serving as Project Manager leading and directing projects, preferably with an engineering consulting organization or similar professional services firm.
15 years:
15 years of total engineering or technical experience required.
Demonstrated sales experience in acquiring new clients.
15 years:
Experience directly managing all sizes of public and private infrastructure design projects.
15 years:
Experience supervising groups of design engineers and technicians.
8 years:
Demonstrated mastery of fundamental project management skills and use of PM advanced techniques and practices to increase productivity, efficiency and accuracy.
15 years:
Experience preparing technical qualification statements, proposals and presentations for the pursuit of transportation design and/or design-build projects.