Structural Engineering Manager

Civil/Structural Manager

We have an immediate need for a Civil/Structural Manager in the Akron, OH area. This is a direct hire opportunity.

P.E. License in OH (or reciprocity in Ohio) is required!

Base salary is estimated at $115-$150k, dependent on relevant experience.

Job Description

The Civil/Structural Engineering Manager serves as Senior Civil/Structural Engineer on project work for clients and supervises the work of the civil/structural department personnel. This person provides leadership, technical engineering support, and guidance for the discipline team members. The Department Manager assists the project and administrative management teams with resolution of issues related to personnel scheduling and ensuring that discipline project work is completed within budget and schedule. The Department Manager will ensure that project services and deliverables meet quality standards and technical standards required for each client's project. This individual is expected to fulfill the requirements of the position and understands that the design process includes visiting clients' facilities where they may be expected to perform physical work.

Key Responsibilities

• Interacts with management staff to schedule department personnel and resources.
• Conducts performance reviews, provides mentoring, determines training needs, participates in interview and hiring processes related to department personnel, encourages and develops intangible skillsets among department members (e.g., dependability, versatility, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, etc.).
• Reviews and maintains department procedures, standard drawings, and software-based tools.
• Utilize and encourage improvements and problem-solving in design and drafting to increase productivity, maintain quality and improve project schedule and/or cost.
• Maintain effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers, contractors, and clients.
• Performs as lead civil/structural engineer on single or multi-discipline projects, directing the work of personnel and ensuring all standards are monitored.
• Review contractor quotations and create bid tabulations.
• Prepare and review designs and drawings to assure compliance with engineering design, applicable codes, constructability, industry standards, completeness, and presentation.
• Advanced design of steel structures, foundations, masonry, and concrete.
• Advanced design of complicated load-bearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, platforms, or pipe racks.
• Perform or direct others in the analysis of building materials proposed for use in construction.
• Reviews department calculations and documents, inter-department check sets and submittals to verify compliance with all company policies, procedures, and standards.
• Assists in developing resolutions to field design/constructability issues.
• Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.

Required

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
• Professional Engineer (PE) license and Industry related training certification(s).
• Ten (10) or more years working in at least three (3) of the following service areas: Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymers/Resins compounding, and Manufacturing.
• Ability to provide professional seal for governmental permitting procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes as they relate to civil/structural design.
• Experience in acting as project manager on civil/structural based projects.
• Ability to obtain data from field observations, including working at heights via ladder or personnel lifts as required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines and have strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office, STAAD, STADD Foundation, Bluebeam and AutoCAD.

Preferred

• Familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, Tekla Tedds, Hilti PROFIS, RAM Elements and other engineering or drafting software is helpful but not required.