Michigan Bridge Group Manager

WSP · Detroit, MI WSP is seeking a Structural Engineering Department Manager for its Michigan Operation. The successful candidate will be involved in projects with the Transportation Team, focusing on structural design and providing regional and multi-sector leadership. Your Impact Provide oversight to bridge staff on plan development tasks, project scope, design changes, project budget, and schedule. Mentor, train, and develop bridge department staff. Lead complex and large-scale structural engineering projects, ensuring contributors meet deadlines, and oversee project budgets and performance metrics. Drive the long-term strategy, growth, and pipeline development of structural engineering work for WSP in the assigned area, focusing on infrastructure opportunities. Develop high-level business contacts and a client base for providing high-level structural engineering services. Visit clients to grow the business and keep them informed of upcoming opportunities. Work with marketing staff to oversee and lead technical proposals. Provide senior leadership for proposals and project work scopes, pricing, budget, and performance metrics. Oversee contract negotiation, presentations, and meetings within the structures group. Represent WSP at targeted professional society meetings and present at conferences as appropriate. Drive compliance and accountability with applicable Federal, State, and Local engineering/design/construction laws, codes, policies, and regulatory requirements. Oversee internal vision and mission for the engineering discipline, ensuring alignment with business operations strategy. Serve as the engineering discipline's representative/liaison to external entities. Collaborate with professionals from various disciplines to provide future-ready solutions for clients. Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct. Who You Are Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering, or a closely related discipline. 15+ years of relevant post-education experience in engineering, structural/civil, and infrastructure design. Engineer license required (multi-state preferred). Demonstrated ability to establish, implement, and manage larger-scale discipline-related programs. Excellent leadership and interpersonal communication skills. Strategic lateral thinking and strong analytical skills. Ability to elicit cooperation from various sources. Strong ability to quickly adapt to change and demonstrate flexibility. Proven track record of upholding workplace safety. Preferred Qualifications Master's Degree in Engineering. Occasional travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.