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Structures Section Manager

HDR Engineering, Inc.

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Columbus, OH
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Job overview

HDR seeks a Bridges and Structures Section Manager to lead and grow its Columbus structures team. The role manages staff and project delivery, supports staff development and project profitability, and serves as a Project Manager or Project Engineer on large or complex infrastructure projects. It also involves business development, client management, proposal preparation, technical bridge design, and quality control.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringBridge DesignMicroStationStructural AnalysisBridge Design SoftwareMicrosoft OfficeLRFD Bridge Design CodeLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkMentoringMarketingBusiness DevelopmentStaff ManagementClient ManagementContract Management

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Civil EngineeringMaster's in Structural EngineeringOhio PE or Within Six Months10 Years Bridge/Structural Design ExperienceOhioDOT Project Experience

Full job description

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? Watch Our Story: ' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story' Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world. HDR is seeking a Bridges and Structures Section Manager in our Columbus 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. They will also be counted on to: - Coordinate with our 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, along with bridge load ratings - Drive business development efforts within Columbus, 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 less-experienced 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 Preferred Qualifications BS degree in Civil Engineering, MS degree in Structural Engineering PE in Ohio 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 bridge design projects with a focus on OhioDOT projects Experience using Microstation and typical structural analysis programs and bridge 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

How this job compares

Set against the 1,941 open Engineering Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

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  • Ohio median$137–262K/yr49 salary ranges
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Education
852 of the 1,941 open Engineering Management jobs (44%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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