🚀 Civil Engineering Director

Overview

GAI Consultants is seeking a motivated senior leader to drive the growth and expansion of the civil engineering practice in the Ohio River Valley Region. This role leads multi-disciplinary infrastructure projects for private and public clients, focusing on client management, business development, and project execution.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide sales and client management for existing and new strategic clients.
• Collaborate with 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, RFPs, and RFQs.
• Work with project managers to develop project management plans for deliverables, budget control, and schedule control, with a focus on 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 participating in leadership roles in the community and/or professional organizations.
• Support plan preparation, scope compliance, and scheduling of tasks.
• Have a working knowledge of reviewing and approving local agencies – Cities, Counties, and Authorities.
• Prepare weekly updates to backlog and manpower reports.

Qualifications

• 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 the team.
• Knowledge of civil drainage, grading, and utilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Project.

General Characteristics

• Provides leadership and develops others to achieve a common vision for projects and the practice.
• Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their practices, with creative and forward-looking judgment for major projects.
• Advocates for ethical behavior in engineering practice and addresses ethical dilemmas in complex situations.

Experience and Education

• 15+ years of experience in Civil Engineering.
• B.S. or M.S. in Engineering; master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license; Driver's License.

Technical and Project Roles

• Advisory or consulting work across broad project areas with innovative or complex aspects.
• Assess practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex projects from a systems perspective.
• Evaluate project management plans and develop risk mitigation strategies.

Management and Leadership

• Lead critical, high-impact projects and develop staff through mentored experience and continuing education.
• Foster professional attitudes and teamwork within the practice.

Communication and Collaboration

• Negotiate critical issues with leadership of other practices.
• Represent the practice at important functions and conferences.

Why GAI?

GAI offers opportunities across locations in the U.S., comprehensive benefits, and a collaborative culture dedicated to serving communities. GAI is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion by fostering a workforce that represents varied communities, cultures, and viewpoints.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and market-based pay.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company-paid long-term and short-term disability, with benefits starting within 30 days of hire.
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program.
• Generous Paid Time Off and paid holidays.
• 401k company match and tuition reimbursement.

Location: Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area