Structural Engineering Senior Manager

Bowman Consulting Group, Ltd. • Reston, VA

123d • Remote

About The Position

Bowman is hiring a remote Structural Engineering Senior Manager to lead the structural engineering function of an assigned business unit. The role provides oversight and direction for the department or business unit, including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables. The manager oversees project execution, provides technical guidance, reviews work for quality, and coordinates with internal departments and other disciplines. They also hire, train, retain, and develop staff; manage performance and resource utilization; and support client relationships and business development through marketing, proposals, and project pricing.

The position requires managing project delivery to meet schedules, budgets, client requirements, and company policies. Duties include evaluating project criteria and plans, approving design changes and drawing releases, verifying engineering specifications, reviewing status reports, and conducting field investigations or inspections. The manager is expected to keep current with engineering specifications, trends, and developments and recommend changes to programs or design methods.

The role is remote, with work that may also involve office and outdoor or construction-site environments, primarily local travel during the business day, and occasional out-of-area or overnight travel. Compensation is $122,000–$158,000, with eligible variable compensation, commensurate with experience. Bowman offers a comprehensive benefits package; eligibility for certain benefits may vary by position, location, and employment status.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering or a related field.
• At least 15 years of relevant structural engineering experience, including project management, staff supervision and leadership, and client relationships.
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications and design software such as STAAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MDX, and LEAP.
• Demonstrated experience managing the financial, marketing, human resources, and operations aspects of an engineering department.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong marketing and business development skills and mindset.
• Ability to manage multiple time-sensitive tasks effectively.
• Data analysis and interpretation skills.
• Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Licensed Structural Engineer (SE).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural engineering function of the assigned business unit.
• Manage people and processes and review staff work for quality assurance.
• Provide oversight and direction for department or business-unit strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
• Coordinate with internal departments to meet project requirements and advise the engineering team on projects, tasks, and operations.
• Market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
• Hire, train, retain, and develop engineering staff.
• Oversee departmental projects to ensure timely, on-budget execution that meets client requirements and company policies and procedures.
• Assign work and review performance to ensure efficient, cost-effective staff utilization.
• Serve as a technical advisor, providing senior-level input and evaluation on projects.
• Develop and evaluate criteria for project plans.
• Write proposals and price projects for management review.
• Approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Verify specifications for engineering design and development.
• Review status reports and identify and address discrepancies.
• Perform field investigations or inspections.
• Serve as liaison with other disciplines on multidisciplinary projects.
• Keep current on engineering specifications, trends, and developments and recommend changes to programs or design methods.
• Manage the financial, marketing, human resources, and operational aspects of an engineering department.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support.
• Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts.
• Competitive compensation and eligible variable compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior