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Progressive Design, Inc. · 1 month ago

Civil/Structural/Architectural Department Manager

Midlothian, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

15+ years exp

Progressive Design is seeking a Manager of the Civil/Structural/Architectural team to oversee the engineering team and ensure project completion on time and within budget. The role involves managing staff, maintaining quality control standards, and fostering client relationships while driving departmental growth and efficiency.

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Responsibilities

Oversee a team of civil/structural engineers and designers, leading them in project design, development, and execution

Responsible for profitable growth of the department; ensuring staff levels and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals

Recruitment, development, training and retention of staff

Ensure department activities adhere to company guidelines and procedures

Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture within the department

Continually seek ways to improve departmental processes and efficiencies

Define, assign and monitor department task assignments

Monitor and maintain scope, schedule and budget for CSA department

Develop bids, proposals, scopes of work, estimates, schedules, material lists, specifications, calculations, design concepts, design drawings, correspondence, scope changes submittals, and other project documentation per customer and company guidelines

Ensure all department deliverables comply with codes, standards, and project milestones

Plan and lead department meetings to communicate priorities, performance updates, and other important information

Build and maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors

Qualification

PE licenseStructural engineering experienceCivil engineering degreeProject managementHeavy industrial experienceManagerial experienceAutoCAD 3D designConstruction methodologiesBusiness writingMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft ProjectCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTechnical writing

Required

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology

15+ years of heavy industrial experience

PE license with ability to obtain licenses in multiple states

Significant experience in structural engineering, with a strong track record of project delivery

Five (5) or more years of relevant managerial experience

Experience managing staff, ensuring project compliance, coordinating with clients and other departments, overseeing budgets, and contributing to business development efforts like proposal writing and cost estimation

Experience with equipment foundations/supports, piping supports, process buildings, access platforms, etc

Experience in various types of steel and concrete construction methodologies

Experience in conventional shallow and deep foundation systems

Retrofit experience

Knowledge of relevant risk management issues (contractual terms, technical feasibility, etc.)

Working knowledge of OSHA, API-620, API-650, NFPA 13, IBC, AISC, ACI-318, ACI-530, AISI, and ASCE-7 codes

Experience in preparing structural and civil construction plans and specifications

Working knowledge of static and dynamic load applications

Understanding of the structural considerations associated with demolition of both structures and equipment

Working knowledge of alternative materials and construction methodologies as may be necessary to facilitate clients' needs

Working knowledge of earth pressures and their effect on design

Working knowledge of considerations of other trades as related to efficiently designed structural systems

Working knowledge and understanding of civil design to include topographic surveys, erosion and sediment control measures, storm water management, staking and site layout and underground utility plans

Working knowledge and understanding of IBC with regards to building egress, stairs and ramp construction, building construction types, occupancy and fire protection elements

Possess ability to develop General Arrangements and Equipment Arrangements by working with other discipline designers and engineers to obtain the required vendor equipment and code requirements such as egress, egress travel paths, and electrical/mechanical equipment clearances

Skilled understanding of maintenance & constructability considerations in all design applications

Experience in project management including project estimating

Proven technical and business writing skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows including Microsoft Excel and Project

Proficient understanding of AutoCAD 3D design with various structural and civil software packages (AutoCAD, Advanced Steel, Revit, RISA 3D, STADD, ROBOT)

Strong communication and organizational skills