Structural Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Structural Engineering Manager (SEM) is an experienced licensed Engineer responsible for overseeing a team of engineering staff in commercial projects.

The SEM provides leadership, ensures contract compliance, offers technical guidance, and directs production personnel. This role is pivotal in ensuring projects are completed on-time, on / under budget, and in line with FSB’s quality standards.

Additionally, the SEM directs the implementation of improved discipline production tools, standards, and processes and coordinates processes with the Discipline Director.

Throughout the project lifecycle, the SEM guides engineering projects through various phases, including Design Development, Construction Documents, and Construction Administration.

They collaborate with the Design Manager during Pre-Design and Schematic Design phases to align the design vision and intent with the project team, while also liaising with Project Managers to meet client expectations.

Team Responsibilities :

• Oversees a team of engineers and technicians handling a variety of projects.
• Schedules work assignments and manages team resources, leveraging internal metrics to assist with identifying needs and overall team performance.
• Assists team members with high-level project tasks.
• Ensures compliance with contract document preparation and development.
• Executes and coordinates projects of various sizes and complexities.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) within the team and firm.
• Performs employee evaluations within their team assignments.
• Improves standards, procedures, or processes related to overall team performance.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Communicates employee successes and challenges to the Director of Engineering.
• Motivates and empowers team members to deliver on commitments and goals, providing support to overcome challenges and obstacles.
• Leads team resources effectively, maintaining or improving project metrics.
• Contributes to project time estimates and execution plans.
• Facilitates open and direct communication within the team.
• Regularly communicates with Project Managers to address project escalations and opportunities.
• Ensures the team maintains organization and completeness in project tasks.
• Initiates positive changes and oversees Office Quality Assurance / Control Plan.
• Manages team communications, both internally and externally.

Required Skills :

• Ability to present technical and design solutions to clients, Subconsultants, and Authorities Having Jurisdiction.
• Collaborates closely with Project Managers to execute project plans.
• Supervises the team's design and contractual delivery in coordination with Project Managers.
• Provides support throughout the project, from conceptual design to completion.
• Addresses technical challenges and ensures constructability on team projects.
• Works with Project Management, project staff, and consultants.
• Represents the lead technical viewpoint on projects.
• Coordinates with the Director of Engineering on technical solutions and product strategies.
• Exhibits strong time management skills and seeks to increase quality and efficiency.
• Proficiency in Revit and RISA preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word and Excel).
• Knowledgeable in product options, performance, selections, and writing technical specifications.
• Assists in Independent Technical Reviews meeting the FSB Quality Control process.

Education and Experience :

• Bachelor’s and / or master’s degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering with a focus in structures.
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in commercial projects, with 7 years preferred.

Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.