Civil/Structural Department Manager

Project Design Group, Inc. is actively searching for a Civil/Structural Department Manager with 12 – 20 years civil/structural experience. The candidate must be capable of diversified knowledge of design engineering principles and practices, and independently making decisions on significant design engineering problems or methods. Must be adept at project management, understanding how to plan, execute and deliver projects within scope and budget. Planning, designing and overseeing projects, as well as managing finances and supervising one or more engineering teams.

EDUCATION:   Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering

                               Registered as a licensed professional engineer

SALARY: Depending on Experience

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·        Lead a talented team of civil/structural engineers and designers, driving the department towards excellence in every project, securing and executing projects that enhance our infrastructure.

·        Adept at project management, understanding how to plan, execute and deliver projects within scope and budget. Planning, designing and overseeing projects, as well as managing finances and supervising one or more engineering teams.

·        Manage and oversee the preparation and administration of contract documents and correspondence with clients.

·        Review all civil/structural design documentation and ensure that it is correct to a high degree of accuracy, suitable for construction and in accordance with all relevant standards.

·        Manages staff and assigns tasks to engineering personnel. Demonstrate strong leadership skills to lead teams in the development of new products, make strategic decisions and effectively manage projects while promoting a positive, collaborative work environment. Keeping all engineering teams focused, motivated, productive, efficient, and on schedule.

·        Must demonstrate excellent communication skills, problem solving skills, decision-making ability and emotional intelligence.

·        Must be able to communicate with various levels of management, create and manage budgets, report on projects and initiatives.

·        Check and verify accuracy of drawings prepared by others.

·        Must have vast experience in the design of various foundation systems; steel, concrete & masonry framed buildings & structures. 

·        Must be detailed oriented and have good analytical and organizational skills.

·        Participates in the development of project design concepts and criteria.

·        Represents respective projects at meetings.

·        May plan, organize, and supervise design engineering activities for a project of significant size and complexity or two or more projects of moderate size and complexity.

·        Provides conceptual design input for preliminary project estimates.

·        Experience with AutoCad and Advanced Steel/or 3D Design Software.

·        Attention to detail.

·        Implements changes and directs training when required.

·        Ability to successfully pass any background checks and/or drug testing required on the contract.

·        Must be able to read, write and speak English.

·        Ability to deal with a variety of people in a professional, courteous manner in diversified situations.