Director of Structural Engineering
An innovative multidisciplinary firm is seeking a Director of Structural Engineering to lead a small team of structural engineers. This leadership role requires a balance of strong technical expertise and client-facing abilities to ensure the successful execution of projects while fostering relationships with clients and stakeholders. The Director will play a key role in driving technical excellence, mentoring engineers, and managing client expectations while contributing to business development initiatives.
Responsibilities:
Lead and manage a small team of structural engineers within a multidisciplinary environment.
Provide technical leadership and oversight on structural engineering projects across various sectors.
Participate in coordination meetings with other disciplines and design review meetings with supervisors, clients, and owners.
Attend work sessions with owner-client agencies to discuss project scope and structural design methodology.
Oversee the development of construction documents, ensuring adherence to project schedules and budgets.
Author and maintain structural specifications, select construction procedures, determine materials and member sizes, and complete necessary design calculations.
Review shop drawings, RFIs, change proposal requests, and change orders while incorporating necessary modifications into project documents.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring satisfaction throughout the project lifecycle.
Utilize written and verbal communication skills to convey design and coordination details to the project team and author defensible engineering reports, memos, and email correspondence.
Conduct site observations and author reports based on site visits and inspections.
Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities for business development and growth within the structural engineering division.
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis; a Master's degree is preferred.
Structural Engineering license (S.E.) in the state of residence, if applicable.
A minimum of 10+ years of full-time progressive structural engineering experience.
Proven experience managing a team of structural engineers within a multidisciplinary firm.
Strong technical knowledge of structural engineering principles and design practices.
Ability to lead projects from conception through construction, ensuring quality and efficiency.
Excellent client-facing and relationship management skills.
Strong understanding of state building codes and applicable design codes, including ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, and NDS.
Proficiency in common structural engineering and office tools such as ETABS, SAFE, RISA, RAM, ENERCALC, Excel, and Bluebeam.
Experience in designing various structural materials, including steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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