Structural Section Manager

Stanley Consultants • Muscatine, IA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Stanley Consultants is seeking a Structural Section Manager to lead a team of structural engineers supporting complex power generation, industrial, federal, and infrastructure projects. The position provides leadership, technical guidance, and operational oversight for structural engineering staff and reports to the Structural Department Manager.

The manager is responsible for project delivery excellence, resource planning, quality assurance, staff development, and financial performance. The role works closely with project managers, technical leaders, and executive leadership to deliver high-quality engineering solutions while fostering engagement, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. It also offers the opportunity to mentor engineers, influence strategic growth initiatives, and contribute to significant infrastructure projects.

The position is based in Muscatine, Iowa, and uses a hybrid work model.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• At least 10 years of progressively responsible structural engineering experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams and managing engineering resources.
• Strong understanding of structural design principles, project delivery processes, and quality management practices.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience supporting power generation, industrial, federal, or heavy infrastructure projects.
• Experience mentoring and developing engineering professionals.
• Business development and client relationship management experience.
• Active involvement in professional engineering organizations.
• Previous experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise assigned structural engineering staff; mentor and develop engineers and support succession planning.
• Recommend training and professional development opportunities, and provide input on hiring, compensation, promotions, transfers, and other personnel decisions.
• Coordinate project priorities, workload planning, staffing schedules, and resource assignments.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and within budget; monitor resource utilization and staffing plans.
• Partner with project managers to address project delivery challenges and opportunities, and ensure quality control standards are met.
• Provide technical leadership on complex structural engineering projects, including supporting the design of steel structures and foundations for power generation, industrial, and other critical infrastructure facilities.
• Develop and review engineering reports, specifications, drawings, calculations, and related technical documentation.
• Promote engineering design and project execution best practices, continuous improvement, and the use of modern engineering tools, technology, and design methodologies.
• Collaborate with project managers and senior technical staff on business development, client relationships, project pursuits, and identifying growth opportunities.
• Support department leadership in achieving operational and financial performance goals.

Benefits

• Paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, and professional development leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• Doctor On Demand, wellness reimbursement, and mental health resources.
• Life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Identity theft protection.
• Tuition assistance and professional society membership.
• Company stock ownership.
• 401(k) match and profit-sharing contributions to retirement 401(k) plans.
• Incentive compensation.
• Hybrid work model and flexible work options.

What This Job Offers

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