Structural Technical Manager

HFW Companies•Augusta, GA

3d•Remote

About The Position

Join Cranston, an HFW partner firm, as Technical Manager. In this dynamic role, you will lead a design team, overseeing all project elements from pursuing new opportunities to ensuring project delivery is on time and on budget. You will be responsible for proposal preparation, project staffing, and maintaining strong client relationships. Your expertise will guide the execution of project designs, schedules, scopes, and budgets, while ensuring quality control and compliance with corporate policies. Additionally, you will play a key role in identifying new clients and fostering a cohesive team environment. Your leadership will be instrumental in delivering successful projects and driving our firm's growth and reputation.

Requirements

5+ years of structural engineering design consulting experience.
Strong supervisory skills
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Exceptional project management abilities
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and technical software.
Valid Driver’s License.
BS in Civil or Structural Engineering or a technical equivalent.
Professional Engineering License in Georgia and/or South Carolina, or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

Serve as Senior Technical Advisor and Subject Matter Expert.
Identify new markets and clients to bring in new projects, while maintaining positive relationships with existing clients.
Prepare proposals and qualification statements, including estimates and presentations.
Prepare project schedules, scopes, and budgets, ensuring on-time and on-budget performance.
Develop and maintain project schedules and budgets and prepare Project Planning Worksheets.
Determine project team makeup and assign workloads.
Conduct project kick-off meetings to communicate and obtain agreement on project schedules.
Monitor and follow up on client invoicing and payments.
Oversee the design phase, including conducting design review meetings, quality control tasks, and providing progress reports.
Manage participation in the bidding phase and coordinate responses to contractor questions.
Manage the construction phase according to contract requirements.
Respond promptly to requests for information or problems, maintaining effective communication.
Ensure quality control procedures are implemented and maintained.
Provide guidance and training to technical support personnel.
Coordinate with other groups for project support.
Ensure project correspondence and design documentation are kept orderly and complete.
Properly close out projects in accordance with established procedures.