Building and Facilities Structural Design Group Leader

Dewberry•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Dewberry is an ENR top 50 design firm operating throughout the United States and has a robust facility engineering presence on the East Coast and the Midwest. Currently, we provide full-service engineering services for building facilities and infrastructure projects. The structural engineering practice includes a fully staffed and mature Building and Facilities Structural Design Group, supporting engineering groups include MEP, civil, geotechnical, and environmental engineering. The Building and Facilities Structures Group has a varied resume, including commercial and institutional buildings, new construction, renovation and rehabilitation, waterfront structures, transit and rail facilities, water and wastewater treatment plants, and energy projects. The majority of the client base is public sector, but a more diverse public-private balance is desirable. This group has delivered projects using both the design-bid-build and design-build procurement methodologies. Technical tools and technical systems are in place including state-of-the-art analysis software, quality control procedures, and production platforms including design standards and project delivery in BIM. We are looking for a Building and Facilities Structural Design Group Leader to enhance our ability to provide a quality work product, better serve our existing clients, and expand our client base. We are searching for a leader interested in a bigger challenge to enhance our current operation and meet our growth goals. The successful candidate will work from our Huntsville, AL office. The Group Leader will lead and manage a new Building and Facilities Structural Engineering group. Duties include managing the day-to-day operations of the Group, securing and leading a talented and competent staff, business development, allocating resources, planning and monitoring workflow, branch-level reporting, planning and budgeting, proposal preparation, interacting with other Dewberry groups and offices, and collaborating closely with other Dewberry offices that offer buildings and facilities engineering. In addition to these duties, the Group Leader will be called upon to manage complex multi-discipline projects utilizing both design/build and design/bid/build delivery methodologies. This position is also open to someone sitting in Jackson, MS, or Fairfax, VA offices. Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
Minimum of 15 years of experience with a strong technical background in building structures and related engineering.
A PE License in one or more states.
Strong leadership talents and demonstrated success supervising people.
Experience in managing project teams.
Experience in managing staff utilization and maintaining project manpower budgets.
Experience in developing private and public sector client proposals, including technical and fee proposals.
A strong desire to engage in business development activities in order to meet growth, client diversity, and profit goals.
Experience with design of structural steel and reinforced concrete building structures.
Experience with design of water treatment and wastewater treatment structures.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred).
Private and public sector building structures experience managing projects and clients is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

managing the day-to-day operations of the Group
securing and leading a talented and competent staff
business development
allocating resources
planning and monitoring workflow
branch-level reporting
planning and budgeting
proposal preparation
interacting with other Dewberry groups and offices
collaborating closely with other Dewberry offices that offer buildings and facilities engineering
manage complex multi-discipline projects utilizing both design/build and design/bid/build delivery methodologies