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Garver's Transportation team, an integrated group with deep expertise in bridge and structural engineering, is seeking a Florida Bridge Team Leader to join our growing team. This role is responsible for growing the bridge practice, leading the delivery of bridge projects while providing strategic, operational, and business leadership to a high-performing team.
The ideal candidate is a strong "doer/seller" leader who can balance technical excellence, team leadership, project delivery, and client development to drive successful outcomes and profitable growth.
Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic direction for the Bridge team, including growth, performance, and project delivery.
• Develop and execute a strategic business plan, including resource planning and team expansion.
• Recruit, mentor, and develop engineering staff, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment.
• Coordinate workloads across teams and ensure alignment with regional and organizational goals.
• Be accountable for team business portfolio performance, including financial success and client satisfaction.
• Lead the engineering design of bridge projects for FDOT
• Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, cost estimates, reports, and structural calculations.
• Ensure compliance with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and applicable design standards.
• Provide QA/QC oversight and serve as a subject matter expert for deliverable reviews.
• Coordinate design efforts with multi-disciplinary teams and subconsultants.
• Support projects during bid and construction phases, including RFIs, addenda, and revisions.
• Lead business development efforts, including client engagement, relationship management, and market expansion.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with DOTs, municipalities, and local agencies.
• Participate in marketing activities such as proposals, interviews, and presentations.
• Lead contract development, scope definition, and fee negotiations.
• Identify and pursue new project opportunities aligned with strategic goals.
• Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery.
• Oversee subconsultant coordination and internal resource allocation.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to engineers, supporting professional development.
• Foster collaboration across design disciplines and specialized service areas.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) (or ability to obtain via reciprocity).
• 10-15 years of experience in transportation project delivery, with a strong emphasis on bridge design.
• Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary teams and complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budget.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience working with FDOT

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a consulting engineering environment.
• Experience with industry design tools (e.g., MicroStation, OpenBridge Designer, etc.).
• Demonstrated success in business development and client relationship management.

Grow With Us
Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.
Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com.
Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.
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