Director of Structural Engineering
Are you looking to lead? Be a key leader within a multidisciplinary, fast-paced firm, driving client development and overseeing strategic initiatives.
Company Overview:
Employee owned Business specializing in sustainable Architecture and Engineering. With a strong focus on multidisciplinary design, they collaborate to develop creative, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions that meet their clients' goals. Their comprehensive services include Architecture, Structural Engineering Interior Design, Sustainability Consulting & Designing, Civil Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. They work on a variety of project types, including healthcare, government, housing, federal, and education facilities. Known for their design excellence, they solve complex challenges with clear solutions, always considering the impact on people and communities. Their mission is to improve lives and empower people through thoughtful design and development.
Why Apply?
- Client Engagement: Guide the pursuit of new client opportunities and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, acting as the Principal in Charge for key accounts.
- Team Management: Supervise and mentor the Structural Team, analyzing staffing needs and allocating resources effectively to meet project demands.
- Project Management: Lead complex, impactful projects to ensure successful outcomes, often taking on a secondary role as a Senior Project Manager.
- Strategic Influence: Participate in the company's leadership team to resolve company-wide issues and help develop the strategic direction of the firm.
- Professional Development: Opportunities for hands-on experience and continuous learning in a supportive, energetic environment.
Qualifications:
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Licensed as a Structural Engineer, 10-15 years experience
Skills/Qualities:
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Proven experience preparing responses to detailed requests for proposals (RFPs) and high-quality marketing materials
- Proactive and assertive in problem solving
- Experience managing parallel assignments
- Good written and oral communications
- Strong work ethic and a drive to excel
- A desire to grow professionally
- Trustworthy with confidential personnel/company information
- Detail oriented
Responsibilities:
- Participate and contribute to the Company's leadership team to resolve company-wide issues and help develop the strategic direction of the firm.
- Work with firm leaders and Project Managers to ensure staff resource allocation on all task/project needs are met.
- Act as Principal in Charge (PIC) for select clients to create and foster client relationships.
- Assess and evaluate potential business opportunities, and make professional recommendations to the Executive Team on those opportunities.
- Develop and lead capture plans for identified PIC clients.
- Provide input to Executive Team on appropriate staffing levels; suggest new hires/terminations.
- Lead the interview process for assigned new hires.
- Supervise assigned team, including semi-annual regular reviews, professional development plans, and administrative oversight.
- Primary resource allocator for assigned team.
- Create and implement a staff training/development plan for assigned team.
- Recommend salary adjustments and bonuses for assigned staff.
- Responsible for implementing Personal Improvement Plans (PIP) for assigned staff if needed.
- Participate and contribute to both the company's Executive Leadership (strategic) and Leadership Council (operational) to address issues and help develop the direction of the firm.
Benefits:
- Salary range: $140,000 - $165,000
- 100% Employee owned.
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance with $0 monthly cost to employees.
- Retirement savings plan with company match.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Professional development opportunities and continuing education support.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
- No layoff policy.
FAQs
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