Civil/Structural Engineering Manager
Summary
This leadership role involves managing a civil/structural engineering team while serving as a senior engineer on various design projects. The manager provides technical oversight, ensures project quality, and supports internal coordination related to resource planning and scheduling. Responsibilities include mentoring staff, maintaining technical standards, and participating in field visits when necessary, which may involve hands-on work.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate department staffing and project assignments, support recruitment, conduct reviews, and encourage skill development.
Maintain and refine team procedures, standard documentation, and software tools to enhance productivity and consistency.
Foster innovation and process improvements in design and drafting to improve project timelines and cost efficiency.
Act as the technical lead on projects, managing deliverables and communication across multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders.
Review proposals from contractors, evaluate bids, and ensure compliance with industry codes and project requirements.
Provide advanced engineering design for steel, concrete, masonry structures, and foundation systems.
Oversee and validate engineering calculations and project documents to meet internal quality standards.
Support issue resolution during project execution, including constructability reviews and on-site challenges.
Follow safety protocols and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited institution.
Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Over 25 years of experience in engineering services across sectors such as industrial manufacturing, chemical processing, or related fields.
Capability to sign off on technical documents for regulatory submission.
Strong command of structural codes and civil engineering standards.
Proven experience managing projects from design through completion.
Comfortable conducting field assessments, including work at elevated heights.
Strong interpersonal and communication abilities with a collaborative mindset.
Proficient in industry tools including Microsoft Office, STAAD, STAAD Foundation, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD.
Exposure to tools like Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, RAM Elements, Hilti PROFIS, and Tekla Tedds is a plus.
Bonus experience includes basic site surveying, minor stormwater or utility design, and integrating 3D scanning technologies into projects.
Eligibility
Must be legally eligible to work in the United States.
Willing to undergo background checks and post-offer drug screening.
Must hold a valid drivers license and be open to occasional travel, including short-term assignments.
| Location | Akron, Ohio |