Civil Engineering Director - Land Development
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Job overview
GAI Consultants seeks a motivated leader to expand its civil engineering practice across the Ohio River Valley, overseeing private and public infrastructure projects, driving client management, business development, and strategic planning for multi‑disciplined teams.
Skills & qualifications
Skills
Qualifications
Benefits
Full job description
Experience Required
15 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$7.25 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Description
GAI Consultants is looking for a motivated leader to be part of the continued growth and expansion of the civil engineering practice in the Ohio River Valley Region. GAI's civil engineering practice is focused on private and public projects. The successful candidate will lead multi-disciplined infrastructure projects for GAI. Private projects are anticipated to include master planned projects, residential, commercial, industrial, and other wide-ranging developments in the region. Public projects are anticipated to include municipal and institutional projects that require civil expertise and typically include other GAI disciplines. This is a senior position responsible for client management and business development for public and private project opportunities in the greater region.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Provide sales and client management for existing and new strategic clients.
Work with other senior leadership to support and execute GAI's multi-disciplined efforts in the greater Ohio River Valley Region
Work with technical and proposal staff to develop responses for cost proposals, Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Qualifications (RFQs).
Work with project managers to develop project management plans for effective management of project deliverables, budget control, and schedule control, with a focus on maximizing client satisfaction and profitability.
Negotiate or assist with negotiating contracts.
Assist with annual strategic and tactical planning for the market and company.
Contribute to GAI's public profile by actively participating in leadership roles in the community and/or professional organizations.
Support plan preparation, scope compliance, scheduling of tasks
Have a good working knowledge of reviewing and approving local agencies - Cities, Counties, and Authorities.
Prepare weekly updates to backlog and manpower reports
Job Qualifications (Experience, Essential Education, and Skills Needed):
Bachelor's Degree from an Accredited Institution
Minimum 15 years of experience in Civil Engineering, with 5 in the local market preferred
Must be a registered Professional Engineer in Indiana or have the ability to obtain within 6 months
Capable of sales to support team.
Knowledge of civil drainage, grading, and utilities
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project
General Characteristics
Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their practices.
Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and have a far-reaching impact on the practice and the industry.
Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence.
Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the practice.
Assesses the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems.
Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering.
Advocates for ethical behavior in the practice of engineering and assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.
Experience
15+ years of experience.
Education
B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred
Certification/Licensure
Professional Engineer (P.E.) License
Driver's License
Technical Responsibilities
Frequently performs advisory or consulting work for the practice across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects.
Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective.
Project and Task Management
Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.
Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.
Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams.
Management, Supervision and Guidance
Leads an entire project of critical importance.
Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice.
Develops practice strategy for staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development.
Instills and fosters professional attitudes within the practice.
Communication, Teamwork and Leadership
Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership of other practices.
Represents their practice at important functions and conferences.
Why GAI?
GAI offers skilled professionals like you 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 work location and scheduling flexibility; your choice of comprehensive, personalized benefits; a range of employee wellness programs and discounts; and more. 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.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:
Competitive Pay & Recognition
Market based, competitive compensation
Performance driven recognition and development bonuses
Comprehensive Health & Wellness
Medical, dental, and vision plans
Company paid short-term and long-term disability
Company paid life insurance
Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
Meaningful Work-Life Balance
Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
An additional floating holiday-use it for what matters to you
Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
Growth, Learning & Financial Security
401(k) with company match
Tuition reimbursement
Support and rewards for professional development and certifications
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors of Engineering (required)
Experience
15 years: Experience in Civil Engineering, with 5 in the local market preferred (required)
Licenses & Certifications
Driver's License (required)
Professional Engineer (required)
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
CIVIL004455
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