Dean of Engineering jobs in New York, NY

Company Description

GMA Engineering provides professional services including Program and Construction Management (PM/CM), Structural Analysis and Design, Owner's Representation, and Inspections. We specialize in Bridge, Rail, and other transportation Structures in New York and Northeast Region. Our main clients are MTA, NYSDOT, and Amtrak. Our firm is known for solving complex technical challenges when providing structural engineering services and adding value to PM/CM Services by utilizing our strong technical background. GMA Engineering is a small business, where the successful candidate will work directly with the firm’s directors. GMA offers competitive salary and benefit packages and opportunities to gain experience on the largest projects in NYC.

Role Description

This is a full-time position for an Engineering Manager on-site in New York City, with some flexibility for remote work. The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural engineering (bridges and/or tunnels) and has project management experience or is growing into a project manager role. The successful candidate will join the program management team at GMA Engineering:

• Manage procurement of design-build and design-bid-build contracts
• Provide structural engineering design reviews and design oversight
• Manage project schedule and budget
• Manage external engineering consultants
• Prepare reports and other deliverables
• Provide extension of staff services to MTA, Amtrak or other Governmental Agencies
• Flexibility to wear many hats on a diverse variety of tasks. Lead and teach junior staff
• Self Motivated nature and willingness to learn, continue professional development, and participate in industry events

The Engineering Manager will be working on a variety of mega-projects in the transportation and infrastructure industry.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Lead structural designer experience (Bridge and/or Tunnel)
• Project management skills with experience in planning, scheduling, and execution of projects
• BE or BS in Structural Engineering
• PE in New York State
• 8 years of industry experience in bridge or tunnel design
• Proficient in MicroStation and Bentley Products
• Finite Element Experience
• Familiarity with and design experience using AREMA, AASHTO, ACI, and AISC codes

Preferred Qualifications:

• ME or MS in Structural Engineering
• OpenBridge, LARSA, CSI Bridge, or ETabs experience
• 10-15 years of industry experience in bridge or tunnel design
• Engineering management experience with a record of success in leading engineering teams
• Experience performing inspections and providing resident engineering services
• Experience as an owner’s representative or extension of staff to MTA, Amtrak, or other Gov. Agency

GMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $90,000.00 - $170,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Do you have project management skills with experience in planning, scheduling, and execution of transportation projects?
• Do you have experience modeling within and utilizing results from finite element software?
• Do you have experience as a lead structural designer for bridges or tunnels?
• Do you have experience with Bentley products, including Microstation and OpenBridge
• Do you have experience designing to AASHTO, AREMA, AISC, and ACI Standards?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• structural design and management: 8 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Professional Engineer License in NYS (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person