Director of Engineering

Job Preview GPI offers excellent benefits, including a 401(k) plan, ESOP, medical/dental/vision plans, paid time off, and more. GPI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. D/V Notice To Third-Party Agencies GPI does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters and/or agencies. Any staffing employment agency, person, or entity that submits an unsolicited resume to this site does so with the understanding that the applicant's resume will become the property of GPI and has the right to hire that applicant at its discretion and without any fee owed to the submitting staffing/employment agency, person, or entity. GPI will not pay a placement fee unless the agency or recruiter has a signed contract with GPI's Corporate Human Resources department in advance of submitting a candidate for consideration. Staffing/employment agencies must submit applicants to the designated GPI recruiter to be eligible for a placement fee. Verbal and written approvals will not be considered a valid contract for service. Work Authorization In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, we will hire only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the United States (if the position is or will be one that is subject to U.S. law). Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is typically not available for entry-level positions. GPI participates in E-Verify. Know your Right to Work. Email Communications Thank you for your interest in Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. (GPI). By applying, you may receive periodic email notifications about career opportunities. These communications are designed to keep you informed of new and exciting openings across our organization. You can opt out of these notifications at any time. Job Description We seek a Director of Engineering with a highway or bridge background to join our growing Western NY operations in either our Buffalo or Rochester, NY, office. The Director will oversee the WNY Engineering Department, including providing services to key clients for highways, bridges, and facilities outside of Buffalo and Rochester. We work in a collaborative and team-oriented environment on various transportation projects for federal, state, local, and private clients. We want to grow our management team with individuals who possess a strong work ethic and a desire to grow and mentor the next generation. Our ideal candidate will possess a technical understanding of the highway discipline and a strong desire to lead an established Engineering Team to the next level. This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-established, multi-disciplined engineering firm, and provides the opportunity to work on projects at local and national levels. Become an Employee Owner with GPI's ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan), company stock is shared with eligible employees at no cost to the employee. GPI is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing planning, design, and construction services for transportation infrastructure and building system projects throughout the United States for 60 years. Ranked in the Top 100 Firms by Engineering News Record, GPI is a forward-thinking, innovative firm with a culture committed to excellence and fosters staff empowerment. For more information, visit: www.gpinet.com Responsibilities Guide Business Development for the department with new and existing clients in Regions 4, 5 and 6 (NYSDOT, County, City, Villages). Efforts to be Supported by our Senior Project Managers. Guide Engineering PM's regarding negotiations, scope, schedule, budget, billing and staff resourcing. Directing the engineering team as a technical and project lead for highways which may include the following tasks: Familiarity with the requirements to develop design Plans for road