Project Director

2 weeks ago


Waltham, United States Simpson Gumpertz & Heger Full time

**Do you want to help engineer what's next?**

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients' most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With more than 700 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH's industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what's possible.

**The Position**:
This Director position will be part of our team providing a wide array of geotechnical and geostructural engineering services, including investigation, repair, and rehabilitation of a variety of deteriorated or underperforming structures, as well as new design of constructed works. Typical project work includes:

- Leading and directing engineering investigations, analyses, and design of structures that include deep and shallow foundations, ground improvement systems, earth retaining structures, excavation support systems, and adjacent construction.
- Performing analyses related to soil settlement, slope stability, soil dynamics, and groundwater flow and seepage.
- Evaluating earthen embankments/dams/reservoirs, tunnels, and asphalt and concrete pavements.
- Performing analyses and forensic evaluations of failed or degraded structures.
- Supporting construction operations for contractors, including new construction, rehabilitation, strengthening, and repair.
- Analyzing claims in design-build projects.

**Responsibilities**:
The Director position responsibilities will be generally consistent with ASCE Grade VI and will include:

- Preparing proposals, including scopes, objectives, budgets, and personnel requirements.
- Planning and executing work on large and complex projects in consultation with the Principal-in-Charge.
- Conducting assignments requiring mínimal guidance on the approach to solving unusual problems. Planning and directing engineering projects that involve unique or controversial problems.
- Managing challenging major projects or multiple projects independently with only final approvals of technical work by the Principal-in-Charge.
- Providing all pertinent supervisory work, evaluating results, and preparing reports with mínimal assistance.
- Mentoring one or more staff. Delegating tasks using a coaching relationship for supervising the technical work and supporting ongoing staff development and growth.
- Leveraging staff by creating assignments that offer growth opportunities.
- Actively leading internal technical training and development for staff.
- Maintaining direct client contact and relationship management, including pursuit of new clients.
- Representing SGH in project-related and professional meetings and conferences as a competent substitute for the Principal-In-Charge and on behalf of SGH.
- Supporting the work of others at SGH in your area of expertise and contributing to their success.
- Writing significantly complex letters, major formal reports, letter reports, specifications, and proposals with mínimal supervisor guidance. Reviewing work of these types by others.
- Leading technical and/or project discussions with clients and external project teams.
- Assisting Principals in procuring repeat work from existing clients through effective service and attention to clients' needs.
- Participating in the SGH shareholder program to extent consistent with position.

**What You'll Need**:

- 15+ years of relevant structural engineering experience and expertise in a relevant field.
- Professional Licensure required.
- MS or PhD with a concentration in Geotechnical or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
- Demonstrated excellent technical, professional capabilities, and experience with complex geotechnical or geostructural design and analysis.
- Excellent technical reputation within your area of expertise.
- Demonstrated record of independently managing and directing challenging major projects.
- Demonstrated ability to leverage yourself and manage monthly volume of $100k or annual volume of $500k, including multiple staff.
- Prominent involvement within academia or an industry organization such as AASHTO, ASCE GeoInstitute, Deep Foundations Institute, or other active geotechnical organization, including working on committees, making presentations, authoring articles, or other active participation.
- High ethical standards and honesty; able and willing to represent SGH well.
- Ability to work well with others within and across disciplines, including resolving differences of opinion and conflict in an appropriate and tactful manner.
- High level of oral communication skills, with polished presentations and effective communication.
- Commitment to assignments, co-workers, high quality, and safety standards.
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