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GAI Consultants seeks an Assistant Director of Engineering for our Pittsburgh, PA offices. This position will partner with GAI's leadership to assist in the growth of the Pittsburgh market. As one of the region's largest engineering firms, GAI has a significant presence in the Pittsburgh market with staff supporting numerous key public and private clients with exceptional planning, landscape architecture, surveying and engineering services. The successful candidate will play an integral role in growing the business and will have the opportunity for future growth with success. Job Duties: Lead and develop a team of project managers, engineers, and technicians for the implementation of public infrastructure projects and/or private land development projects. Identify project pursuits, market clients, and manage pursuits including proposal and presentation preparation. Coordinate and develop proposed scope, schedule, and fee for projects pursued and lead the interview team. Actively win new work from both new and existing clients by building and maintaining customer relationships, monitoring future work opportunities, communicating regularly, and attending client events. Collaboration with other GAI services such as transportation, water, CEI, planning, and landscape architecture/planning to market and deliver full-service project opportunities to clients. Directly manage projects on time and within the project budget and maintain a high level of client satisfaction. Monitor and manage the financial aspects of all projects within the group. Travel is estimated to be approximately 15% to other offices, meet with clients, attend project-specific meetings, and business development. Develop and implement strategic plans to grow client base and increase revenue. General Characteristics Makes decisions with broad influence on activities of their practices. Makes authoritative decisions and recommendations that are conclusive and have a far-reaching impact on the practice and the industry. Demonstrates a high degree of creativity, foresight, and mature judgment in planning, organizing, and guiding projects and activities of major consequence. Assist leadership and develops and engages others to create a common vision for their projects and the practice. 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. Advocates for ethical behavior in the practice of engineering and assesses courses of resolution to ethical dilemmas in complicated situations. Experience 15+ years of experience Pennsylvania experience preferred Education B.S. or M.S. Engineering, Master's Degree or Equivalent Experience Preferred Certification/Licensure Professional Engineer (P.E.) License, reciprocity in multiple states. Driver's License Technical Responsibilities Frequently performs advisory or consulting work for the practice across broad project areas or within a specialized area with innovative/complex aspects. Assesses practices and requirements to achieve sustainable performance of complex engineering projects from a systems perspective. Project and Task Management Evaluates project management plans for complex engineering projects. Develops risk mitigation plans to address project risks. Evaluates effectiveness of leaders and teams. Communication, Teamwork and Leadership Negotiates critical and controversial issues with leadership of other practices. Represents their practice at important functions and conferences. Management, Supervision and Guidance Develops projects needed for accomplishing the objectives of the practice. Support staff development through mentored experience, continuing education, and self-development. Instills and fosters professional attitudes within the practice. 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. GAI Consultants, Inc. is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion through fostering a workforce that represents different communities, cultures, and viewpoints. We will continue to build mutual trust and respect where employees are empowered to share their diverse perspectives, experiences, and ideas. Benefits To 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 #INDHP

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