Team Leader, Bridge Design

GFT is seeking an experienced Team Leader to join our Transportation - Bridge Team in Kansas City This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Kansas City, MO office.Working on the at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our entire team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in bridge design, rehabilitation, and inspections and must have an interest in working on diverse bridge design project assignments. The individual will manage a team and assist individuals in career development and personnel matters. This person is able and willing to travel as required. Knowledge of bridge engineering requirements such as AREMA and/or AASHTO LRFD is critical. The successful applicant will have a proven ability to work in a team environment and be able to share experience and expertise with teammates.What you’ll be challenged to do:Lead, develop, and supervise a Bridge Team in one of our Midwest Area offices. This would include developing and monitoring staffing plans, workload balancing, mentoring, performance management, training, and day-to-day operational oversight.Drive team and group strategic initiatives, contributing to our Midwest Bridge Group strategy and developing team-level plans.Support business development and client engagement, including proposal preparation, interviews, technical presentations, and maintaining strong client relationships.Oversee recruiting, hiring, and onboarding, including requisitions, application and offer management, interviews, negotiations, orientation, equipment setup, and ongoing check-ins.Lead and manage project planning and delivery, including scope development, staffing and resource planning, budget and schedule control, workload adjustments, cross-discipline coordination, and proactive communication with clients, subconsultants, and internal teams.Direct, perform, and review structural design and technical deliverables, including engineering analysis, design calculations, plans, specifications, estimates, and reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to the firm’s Quality Management System. Mentor and support the development of junior engineers through knowledge sharing, technical guidance, and regular collaboration. Stay current on industry standards, emerging technologies, and design practices through continuing education, professional society participation, and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in engineering excellence and leadership.Maintain professional, technical, and supervisory skills by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies. What you will bring to our firm: Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Licensed Professional Engineer.Minimum 10 years of bridge design and project management experience. Working knowledge of bridge engineering codes.Demonstrated success in managing preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates. Track record of successfully completing projects and team leadership. Experience with a wide range of structural analysis/design tools and Bentley Microstation.Detail oriented with strong organizational skills. Good verbal and written communication skills.Strong analytical skills.Extensive knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques and procedures.Strong leadership skills.What we prefer you bring: A master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.Experience working on railway structures is preferred.Strong client relationships.Compensation:The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $170,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.Featured Benefits: • Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations• Incentive compensation for eligible positions. At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.Location: Kansas City, MOCore Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time Salary Range: $125,000 - $170,000Salary dependent upon experience and geographic locationGFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.#LI-AF1#LI-HYBRID