Engineering Director 1

GAI Consultants is seeking an Engineering Manager in our Indiana Roadway Design Group to be responsible for leading the successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, and quality for projects within the Ohio River Valley Business Sector of GAI’s Transportation Business Unit. This position will directly manage and/or oversee all engineering aspects of multi-discipline roadway design projects as well as participate in marketing and business development opportunities. Clients include the Indiana Department of Transportation, the City of Indianapolis, and other county and municipal clients.

This position will be the primary contact between GAI and the Client. The position will likely serve as a supervisor and mentor to engineering staff.  This position requires significant client interaction, and the candidate must possess the strategic skills to identify and develop a marketing strategy for winning specific project opportunities. Join GAI and make your mark among a team of engineering, planning, and environmental consultants who provide innovative solutions to energy, transportation, development, government, and industrial clients worldwide. GAI is the right place for talented and motivated individuals who seek to distinguish themselves in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Qualifications:

• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Indiana (required or ability to obtain within a defined time frame)


• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience, preferably in transportation or municipal infrastructure


• Proven experience managing engineering teams and overseeing multiple projects simultaneously


• Demonstrated experience working with INDOT and local Indiana municipalities

General Characteristics

• Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their organizations.


• Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence.


• Provides leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the organization.


• Assesses the acceptability of engineering economic analyses and the risks associated with solutions to complex engineering problems.


• Evaluates solutions to complex problems that involve multiple specialty areas of engineering.


• Assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations.

Minimum Years of Experience

• 15+

Education

• B.S. or M.S. Engineering, master’s degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred.

Certification/Licensure

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) License in Indiana, reciprocity in multiple states.

Technical Responsibilities

• Provide technical oversight and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) for design deliverables


• Ensure compliance with INDOT standards, policies, manuals, and review processes


• Review and approve engineering plans, specifications, cost estimates, and reports


• Oversee adherence to state, local, and federal regulations, including permitting and environmental requirements


• Resolve technical challenges and guide project teams on complex engineering solutions


• Ensure consistent application of company standards and best practices

Project and Task Management

• Oversees multiple large or multidiscipline project teams.


• Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice.


• Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects.


• Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks.


• Evaluates the effectiveness of leaders and teams.

Management Responsibility

• Lead and manage engineering staff, including hiring, mentoring, performance management, and professional development


• Oversee planning, design, execution, and delivery of all Indiana-based engineering projects


• Serve as the primary technical and managerial liaison with INDOT, Indianapolis DPW, and municipal clients


• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, budget, and in compliance with all applicable standards


• Provide strategic input for workload forecasting, staffing plans, and resource allocation


• Support business development efforts, including proposal development, client pursuits, and interviews


• Coordinate with other business sectors and disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery


• Maintain consistent communication with leadership regarding project performance, risks, and staffing needs

Communication Skills

• Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership.


• Represents the organization at important functions and conferences.

Why GAI: 

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S., and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.  

Benefits of working at GAI include: 

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries


• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) 


• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program  


• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays  


• 401k company match


• Tuition Reimbursement