Civil/Structural Department Manager

Actalent • Midlothian, VA

84d • $180,000 - $225,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Civil/Structural Department Manager is responsible for leading the engineering team, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. This role involves managing and training staff, planning resources, maintaining quality control standards, coordinating with other departments, and building and maintaining client relationships.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Civil Engineering Technology.
• 15+ years of heavy industrial experience.
• PE license with the ability to obtain licenses in multiple states.
• Significant experience in structural engineering with a strong track record of project delivery.
• Five or more years of relevant managerial experience.
• Experience managing staff, ensuring project compliance, coordinating with clients and other departments, overseeing budgets, and contributing to business development efforts like proposal writing and cost estimation.
• Experience with equipment foundations/supports, piping supports, process buildings, access platforms, etc.
• Experience in various types of steel and concrete construction methodologies.
• Experience in conventional shallow and deep foundation systems.
• Retrofit experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of relevant risk management issues (contractual terms, technical feasibility, etc.).
• Working knowledge of OSHA, API-620, API-650, NFPA 13, IBC, AISC, ACI-318, ACI-530, and ASCE-7 codes.
• Experience in preparing structural and civil construction plans and specifications.
• Working knowledge of static and dynamic load applications.
• Understanding of structural considerations associated with demolition of both structures and equipment.
• Working knowledge of alternative materials and construction methodologies as necessary to facilitate clients' needs.
• Working knowledge of earth pressures and their effect on design.
• Working knowledge of considerations of other trades related to efficiently designed structural systems.
• Working knowledge and understanding of civil design, including topographic surveys, erosion and sediment control measures, stormwater management, staking and site layout, and underground utility plans.
• Knowledge of IBC regarding building egress, stairs and ramp construction, building construction types, occupancy, and fire protection elements.
• Ability to develop General Arrangements and Equipment Arrangements by collaborating with other discipline designers and engineers.
• Skilled understanding of maintenance & constructability considerations in all design applications.
• Experience in project management including project estimating.
• Proven technical and business writing skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, including Microsoft Excel and Project.
• Proficient understanding of AutoCAD 3D design with various structural and civil software packages (AutoCAD, Advanced Steel, Revit, RISA 3D, STADD, ROBOT).
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of civil/structural engineers and designers in project design, development, and execution.
• Ensure the profitable growth of the department by aligning staff levels and assignments with project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
• Oversee recruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.
• Ensure department activities adhere to company guidelines and procedures.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture within the department.
• Seek improvements in departmental processes and efficiencies.
• Define, assign, and monitor department task assignments.
• Monitor and maintain scope, schedule, and budget for the CSA department.
• Develop bids, proposals, scopes of work, estimates, schedules, material lists, specifications, calculations, design concepts, design drawings, correspondence, and scope changes submittals.
• Ensure all department deliverables comply with codes, standards, and project milestones.
• Organize and lead department meetings to communicate priorities, performance updates, and other important information.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors.

Benefits

• Relocation Bonus
• Will be a candidate for annual performance bonus with a target percentage of base salary contingent on company profitability and your job performance.
• 20 PTO days per year
• Health, medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Cell Phone Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees