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Highways & Bridges Lead - Gulf Region

HATCH

HATCH

Houston, TX, USA
Posted on Dec 21, 2024
Requisition ID: 93628

Job Category: Infrastructure; Project Management

Location: Houston, TX, United States

Join a company that is passionately committed to the pursuit of a better world through positive change. With more than 65 years of business and technical expertise in mining, energy, and infrastructure, our 10,000 colleagues in 150 countries tirelessly work toward bettering the industries in which we operate. With practical solutions that are safe, innovative and sustainable, we think globally while acting locally. Are you looking for an opportunity to join a diverse group of professionals who are committed to remaining exceptional? We look forward to hearing from you.

Our expertise in infrastructure includes aviation, highways and bridges, planning and advisory services, ports, rail and transit, tunnels, and water. Want to be part of the creation and construction of our cities? Then the infrastructure team is for you!

Hatch is currently seeking a highly motivated Highways and Bridges Lead, with extensive experience in transportation and structures, to join our dynamic team located in our Houston, TX office. The role would be client-facing and require coordination and management of both business development and project specific activities. The successful candidate will lead the Practice in the North-West region and share our vision of growing the business and be able to develop and articulate a plan to shape a team suitable to our target markets.

Responsibilities

  • Responsibilities include overall leadership of Hatch's Highways & Bridges practice in the region;
  • Prepare, plan and direct marketing activities with a major focus on business development, networking, building partnerships and client engagement;
  • Direct and assist in the preparation of proposals, interviews/presentations, scopes of work and fees;
  • General oversight and project management of portfolio of civil and highway structural engineering projects including quality, schedules, budgets, risk management and client service;
  • Coordinate project staff while maintaining group workload and managing financials;
  • Collaborate and coordinate with other internal regional practice leads and with other consultants externally;
  • Develop high performing teams including hiring, mentoring and managing staff and teams;
  • Grow the business and enhance the current knowledge of technological advances in the industry.

Qualifications

  • Graduate from an accredited university in Civil Engineering with a focus on transportation or structural engineering;
  • P. E. designation is required;
  • 15+ years proven track record in project management relating to highways, transportation and/or structural engineering for both private and public-sector projects;
  • Capable of serving as Project Director or Pursuit Manager on high profile and complex alternative delivery projects including design-build or public private partnerships (P3);
  • Experience with Design Build and P3 projects would be an asset;
  • Experience in the design of bridges for public and private transportation facilities including roadway, rail, transit, and pedestrian bridges would be an asset;
  • Experience and interest in business development initiatives, and in the development and maintenance of client relations;
  • Experienced with oversight of multiple projects in terms of schedules, staffing and revenue;
  • Skills in coaching and mentoring and staff management;
  • Ability to foster teamwork, energy, enthusiasm and collaboration within Hatch's highways and bridges practice;
  • Must be aligned with Hatch core values focusing on entrepreneurship, technology, a client focused culture and integrity;
  • Management, verbal, written, networking, and interpersonal capabilities;
  • A demonstrable network of government and private contacts within the infrastructure industry is a necessity;
  • Strong technical competence and report writing skills;
  • Must have sound knowledge of current engineering and construction principles, methods and practices;
  • Track record of delivering projects on time and to budget;
  • A self-starter

Position reports to the Regional Director

Why join us?

  • Work with great people to make a difference
  • Collaborate on exciting projects to develop innovative solutions
  • Top employer

What we offer you?

  • Flexible work environment
  • Long term career development
  • Think globally, work locally

Don't meet every single requirement? You don't need to. At Hatch, we are building a diverse, inclusive workplace that fosters innovation. If you're interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if your past experiences don't perfectly align with the skills we've listed.

We're committed to fostering a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate and serve. Hatch is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran, or any other protected status. If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know. We'll do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.

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