Civil/Structural Engineering Department Manager

Hargrove and Associates•Beaumont, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Engineering Resource Leader supervises and provides technical direction to a team of engineers, overseeing delivery of civil/structural services and deliverables on time, within budget, and to quality expectations. The role requires extensive progressive civil/structural engineering experience and use of project controls for cost, scheduling, and quality. Work is performed under minimal supervision in the Beaumont office. The manager leads engineering activities and project delivery, including reviewing and approving deliverables, establishing design criteria, preparing estimates and schedules, coordinating with clients and other disciplines, and monitoring scope, budget, schedule, and quality. The role also includes technical design and checking, construction and procurement specifications, support for drawings and procurement packages, and development of staff through training and professional development.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university; structural coursework is required for structural positions.
At least 10 years of relevant industrial experience in civil/structural engineering and management.
Knowledge of design standards and codes.
Knowledge of civil/structural materials, including their application and specification, and development of material procurement specifications.
Knowledge of sound design practices for sizing civil/structural systems.
Knowledge of other disciplines' deliverables to coordinate design efforts.
Knowledge of schedule constraints and information requirements for producing civil/structural deliverables.
Ability to estimate task completion accurately.
Ability to develop construction cost estimates, detailed engineering schedules, and man-hour budgets for a small project or area of a larger project.
Ability to determine construction material quantities and develop design criteria and scopes of work.
Ability to create civil/structural installation documents from vendor equipment drawings and develop installation specifications.
Experience estimating and scheduling professional service hours and assessing civil/structural work progress and quality.
Understanding of the skills and experience required to perform engineering and design functions.
Knowledge and application of company engineering design and CAD drafting standards.
Ability to lead project teams and deliver on commitments.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent presentation and virtual team skills.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for long periods of time.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineering registration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and approve civil/structural deliverables.
Validate professional services and construction estimates at project onset and track changes as projects progress.
Perform engineering activities including stress analysis, construction specifications, material procurement specifications, calculations, and estimates.
Prepare professional service estimates for project deliverables, studies, estimates, change notices, and proposal efforts.
Develop conceptual layouts and cost studies to identify efficient solutions to engineering tasks.
Establish design criteria incorporating client requirements, scope and design bases, estimates, and applicable state, local, and federal standards and codes.
Establish and communicate permitting requirements to the project team.
Monitor scope and initiate timely change notices when deviations affect schedule, deliverables, or cost.
Plan and organize team work and communicate plans to the team, project leadership, and client.
Track discipline budget progress, schedule commitments, and quality standards using project controls.
Delegate work based on engineers' technical skills and experience, and provide follow-up support to ensure progress and quality.
Coordinate with design leaders from other disciplines to support efficient progress and quality.
Produce detailed design calculations and sketches for construction materials, organized for checking, drafting, and delivery.
Develop designs that use construction materials efficiently, are practical to build, and meet client expectations.
Check other engineers' calculations for accuracy, code and specification compliance, design criteria compliance, and good engineering practice.
Prepare construction specifications and monitor drawings in progress for conformance with calculations and specifications.
Assist the drafting group with routine layout and detailing problems and provide sufficient sketches and details for engineering drawings.
Prepare bid packages for civil/structural material procurement inquiries or subcontract pricing.
Participate in planning staff training, continuing education, and professional development.