Associate Project Director - Bridge

Mid Atlantic – Tysons Corner Virginia

Regular, Full time

Hybrid Do you want the opportunity to co-create with our experts on some of the most prestigious infrastructure programs in North America? Can you navigate the dynamic landscape of the market by adapting strategies swiftly, capitalizing on emerging opportunities, and mitigating risks? And are you committed to accelerating growth, promoting innovation, and delivering tangible results?

Then this is the place to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. Create Solutions that will enable a better tomorrow

We are seeking an Associate Project Director / Office Manager to join our team in Northern Virginia. We are noted leaders in delivering projects within transportation and transit infrastructure spanning the entire lifecycle of a structure. Our services range from consultancy on a specific issue to comprehensive planning and total engineering design and implementation. Our projects are delivered through a mix of traditional and Alternative Project Delivery methods. You will be responsible for assisting with management of multidisciplinary teams as well as managing the delivery of your own tasks in terms of budget, quality, and timelines. Advanced project management and technical skills required. Your key responsibilities will be to: Manage our emerging Mid Atlantic office based in McLean/Tysons in Northern Virginia with an oversight of engineering staff and operations.

Manage assigned projects' portfolio along with developing and implementing project management best practices.

Develop and implement project Action Plans, in conjunction with VPs.

Provide leadership around Distributed Engineering between COWI offices and within COWI.

Assist in the assignment of resources and key staff to projects.

Lead various strategic initiatives assigned by the VP.

Contribute and provide leadership to aid in the development and improvement of “Best Practices” among all COWI groups: Engineering, Quality Management, Project Management, Commercial and Risk Management and Safety practices, Engineering Specialist.

Contribute to projects by performing tasks requiring specialized skills and insights.

Carry out project engineering duties in accordance with the Company Quality System including, but not be limited to performing structural engineering calculations, analysis and design, design checking and quality assurance, engineering inspections, creating inspection reports; and estimating costs.

In addition to the above, you will also play the following roles:

As BD Account Manager, you will:

Provide leadership in business development and marketing activities for the Company including identifying, tracking, positioning, and pursuing project opportunities, and representing the Company in external settings including technical committees, conferences, seminars, professional bodies and business groups; and

Be responsible for developing and maintaining relations with specified key clients.

In the Strategic Management role, you will:

As part of a regional management team, participate in periodic strategy meetings and contribute to the development and completion of COWI NA and the COWI Group’s strategic objectives.

Contribute to ensuring that COWI NA delivers and accomplishes the budgeted financial performance. Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future

Like us, you believe that effective leadership comes from setting a clear and meaningful direction for your team and helping them take charge of their work. You always delegate responsibility and ensure an open and safe dialogue, and you guide your people to realize their dreams through constructive, fact-based feedback. Attracting and developing a diverse group of high-potential team members is at the top of your agenda, as is creating an inclusive, supportive and trusting culture in your team. On top of that, you will: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)

Hold Professional Engineer status in CA. Licenses in other US states considered an asset.

Minimum 15 years of experience in Bridge Design and Project Management, with at least 5 years in a senior project management role.

Have participation in National and International professional societies.

Have experience and reputation with local clients including but not limited to VDOT, DDOT, MDOT, WMATA, DC Water, municipalities, contractors and engineering partners.

Experience in coordinating and managing multi-disciplinary design teams.

Experience delivering projects through Alternate Project Delivery methods such as Design build, Progressive Design build or CMGC.

Comprehensive written and oral communication skills.

Proven ability in preparing proposals and review agreement terms.

Self-motivated, skilled in navigating change, and able to handle multiple tasks in an evolving workplace

High organizational and time management skills.

Effective team building skills, solid leadership skills and able to manage multiple stakeholders.

Ability to work with staff located remotely.

Ability and willingness to travel, predominantly in North America.