Group Manager - Industrial Structures
About The Position
Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Group Manager - Industrial Structures to manage and oversee an internal team specializing in a specific field of engineering. The role applies extensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices across broad assignments and related fields, and requires a high level of ethical and professional conduct in technical and managerial activities. The position may be based in an Illinois, Minnesota, Michigan, or Wisconsin office, or performed fully remotely with expected office visits once a month. The Group Manager leads structural services for industrial clients, including business development, client relationship management, project management, technical expertise, and quality review. The role also manages assigned staff, including technical training, career development, performance, recruiting, and retention. The manager promotes safety, maintains effective communication with staff, clients, and the corporate office, and may attend meetings or events outside normal working hours.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
- 15 or more years of progressive engineering experience, including project management.
- Maintain competency in and serve as a major resource in the field of expertise.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.) licensure.
Responsibilities
- Develop business for industrial structural design and inspection services.
- Develop structural integrity programs for clients.
- Contribute to strategic planning for the industrial sector.
- Conduct high-level quality reviews of industrial projects.
- Lead a team providing structural services to industrial clients, including project management, client relations, and subject matter expertise.
- Provide expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
- Manage engineering projects of varying sizes and complexity in the field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
- Oversee use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
- Participate in technical societies and publish engineering papers and/or articles.
- Serve as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.
- Assist the Regional Manager with business development efforts.
- Supervise and monitor client relationship strategies and develop and maintain meaningful client relationships.
- Supervise assigned employees and support staff; manage their technical training, career development, and performance.
- Coach engineering and technical staff.
- Identify, recruit, and retain qualified technical personnel.
- Promote safe work practices and ensure staff receive specialized health and safety training when needed; discuss safety as an important aspect of their work.
- Follow established communication processes and systems to support effective communication with staff, clients, and the corporate office.
- Attend meetings or events outside normal working hours as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
