Associate Technical Director - Bridge (58709)
Associate Technical Director - Bridge (58709)
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$ 172000 - 262000
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Associate Technical Director
Oakland San Diego Los Angeles
Full-time Permanent
Hybrid
Do you want to join one of the leading consulting companies creating value for customers people and societies worldwide Can you be a major Seller-Doer for the Companypositioning COWI as technical experts and leaders in the industry Are you a demonstrated and recognized technical leader with robust strengths in complex structural engineering If so join us and we can be great together.
Create the solutions that will enable a better tomorrow
We are looking for an Associate Technical Director to join our team in North America. You will work closely with a team of expertson some of North Americas most significant projects especially focusing on detailed design work for complex bridge types such as cable-stayed suspension truss and arch bridges.
Your key responsibilities as Associate Technical Director will be:
Leadership:
- Perform tasks on projects requiring a broad and/or deep knowledge in a field of expertise.
- Develop and implement design best practices in areas of expertise while maintaining a focus on technical excellence.
- Lead and manage teams effectively facilitating their growth and success in project delivery.
- Identify and pursue business opportunities ensuring the long-term success of project initiatives.
- Promote strategic initiatives as delegated by the VP.
- Develop technical talent including the implementation of specialist training programs identification of staff for advanced training and mentoring key staff in specialized areas of expertise.
- Cultivate and maintain technical networks outside of COWI through participation in technical conferences and publishing and presenting technical papers.
Participate in periodic strategy meetings and contribute to achieving COWI NA and COWI Groups strategic priorities.
- Contribute to ensuring that COWI NA delivers and exceeds its budgeted financial performance.
Project Management:
- Manage assigned projects ensuring adherence to the companys established Quality System.
- Carry out project management activities including project scheduling resource management project budget controls and client subcontractor management.
Business Development:
- Provide leadership in business development and marketing activities for COWI including identifying tracking positioning and pursuing project opportunities and representing the company in external settings such as technical committees conferences seminars professional bodies and business groups.
- Build and leverage a network of engineering and construction partners to position for transportation projects.
- Be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with specified key clients.
Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.
Like us you believe that leadership growth comes from setting clear and meaningful direction for your team and supporting them in taking ownership of their work. You will delegate responsibility ensure an open and safe dialogue and coach your people to achieve their aspirations through constructive fact-based feedback. Attracting and nurturing a diverse group of high-potential team members is a top priority as is creating an inclusive caring and trusting culture in your team.
On top of that you will:
- Hold a formal education in structural engineering; an advanced degree (Ph.D. or .) is preferred.
- Have 15 years of engineering project management and business development experience with a strong emphasis on design construction maintenance and rehabilitation of structures.
- Demonstrate experience with a wide range of complex bridge types including arch cable-stayed suspension truss and others.
- Maintain Professional Engineer status in CA; licenses in Canadian provinces and other US states are considered an asset.
- Actively participate in national and international professional societies.
- Have established experience and reputation with local clients including government organizations municipalities contractors and engineering partners.
- Possess comprehensive written and oral communication skills.
- Know how to prepare proposals and review agreement terms.
- Be able to work with remotely located staff and be willing to travel predominantly within North America
A place to work and so much more
At COWI we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and livable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity and sometimes even our courage to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. That is why we say no to fossil-based projects and aspire to have 100% of our revenue come from activities that move our customers towards sustainability.
We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you at work and at home.
With offices primarily located in the Nordic region the UK North America and India we are currently more than 8000 people who bring their expertise in engineering architecture energy and environment into play.
What we also offer:
Being part of the COWI community offers more than just a competitive salary. We take care of our people both professionally and personally.
Some of our benefits include:
Flexible working arrangement Top-up parental and childbirth recovery leave Fantastic close-knit team with a wealth of knowledge to share Full time hires get minimum 4weeks vacation to start Floating holiday to celebrate employee diversity Paid sick leave Annual fitness subsidy - yes you can use this for a ski pass yoga or gym membership 401K contribution matching with generous company match Personal and professional development fund Parking or public transit allowance Medical dental and vision insurance 80% employer-paid premiums Employee Assistance Program (EAP) STD LTD AD&D and Life Insurance Referral incentive program Frequent social events
Base compensation: $172000to $262000for California locations. Actual compensation is subject to variations due to education experience skill set and/or location.
Got more questions
Get to know us even better at our website where you can learn more about our projects our strategy what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.
Equal opportunity employer
COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoff recall transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.
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Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
