Group Manager - Industrial/Structural (51483)

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Collins has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Group Manager - Industrial Structures to play a key role on our team. The Group Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of an internal team, specializing in a specific field of engineering. The Group Manager independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad area of assignments and related fields. The position requires a high level of ethical and professional conduct in technical and managerial activities. This role can be performed out of our IL, MN, MI, or WI offices or be fully remote with an expectation of once-a-month office visits.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Business development for industrial design and inspection structural services.
• Developing structural integrity programs for clients.
• Strategic planning for the industrial sector.
• High level quality review of industrial projects.
• Lead a team of professionals to provide structural services to various industrial clients, providing project management, client relations, and subject matter expertise.
• Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Oversees the use of computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Serves as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.
• Assists the Regional Manager in Business Development efforts.
• Supervises and monitors client relationships strategies.
• Successfully develops and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Supervises select group of employees and support staff. Manages the staff and is responsible for technical training, career development and performance of all assigned staff.
• Serves as a coach for engineering and technical staff.
• Responsible for identifying, recruiting and retaining qualified technical personnel.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Follows established communication processes and systems to ensure effective communication with staff, clients and corporate office.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• 13 years or more progressive engineering experience, including project management.
• Maintains competency in and serves as major resource in field of expertise.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.)