Structural Engineering Manager

Tindall Corporation•San Antonio, TX

10d

About The Position

The Engineering Manager plans, organizes, and manages the Engineering and Quality Control Departments by delegating work and monitoring department activities and performance. This position is primarily responsible for ensuring the technical integrity of the company’s designs and systems. The role provides technical guidance to engineers and designers, supports sales and project teams, addresses field and production problems, reviews engineering calculations and drawings, and performs structural analysis and occasional member design. The manager also oversees staffing, budgets, revenue and costs, quality improvement, field inspections, employee performance and professional development, and the ongoing evaluation of company design and detailing standards. A professional engineer registration is required.

Requirements

Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) is required.
A BS degree in engineering, such as civil or structural engineering, or an MS degree (in engineering or business, with a BS in engineering).
At least 10 years of related experience.
At least 3 years of supervisory experience.
Ability to make broad strategic decisions and provide input to senior management.
Ability to mentor and train employees with varying levels of design, process, and procedural skills.
Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
Exceptionally strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong engineering judgment and ability to make recommendations despite uncertainty.
Ability to build trusted relationships with Project Management, Production, Estimating, Field Operations, and other company departments.
Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles used to produce precise technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Nice To Haves

Concrete industry experience is highly preferred.
At least 5 years of supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Delegate and monitor project assignments among department personnel.
Evaluate production and engineering schedule demands and assign duties, including procurement of outside engineering sources.
Meet with contractors, engineers, and architects to ensure understanding of project requirements and schedules.
Provide technical guidance to staff engineers and designers.
Provide technical assistance to sales staff by evaluating Tindall products for prospective projects and considering modifications that enable use of precast concrete products; this may include face-to-face meetings with pre-construction design teams.
Respond to field and production problems through investigations, analyses, or repair designs, as appropriate.
Evaluate department manpower needs, solicit new hires as needed, and recommend personnel terminations when necessary.
Work with production personnel and Industrial Engineering to develop new products and processes.
Monitor department performance to ensure effective participation in Tindall’s manufacturing process.
Review calculations and drawings prepared by department personnel and outside contractors for compliance with applicable codes and Tindall standard practice.
Seal in-house drawings and calculations that the manager has supervised.
Ensure appropriate engineering input in internal and external project planning and progress meetings.
Lead the department’s Quality Improvement Process and encourage effective employee participation.
Ensure field inspections are conducted by competent personnel at the required frequency.
Perform structural analysis and occasional member design on contracted or prospective projects.
Monitor department revenue and costs, process department invoices, and prepare monthly billings.
Develop and monitor department budgets.
Participate in the Corporate Engineering Standards Committee and help continually evaluate company design and detail standards.
Conduct performance evaluations, support professional development, evaluate staff salaries, and recommend periodic salary adjustments.
Work closely with the Quality Control Manager to assess staff needs and development.
Follow applicable safety and quality rules and processes to support a safe workplace and high-quality products.