Chemstress ยท 3 weeks ago
Structural Engineering Department Manager
Akron, OH
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$150K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expChemstress is an industrial engineering firm located in Akron, OH, seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Engineering Department Manager. This role involves leading the civil/structural team, providing technical support, and ensuring project deliverables meet quality standards while managing personnel and resources effectively.
ConsultingEnergyRenewable Energy
Responsibilities
Interact with management staff to schedule department personnel and resources
Conduct performance reviews, provides mentoring, determines training needs, participates in interview and hiring processes related to department personnel, encourages and develops intangible skillsets among department members (e.g., dependability, versatility, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, etc.)
Review and maintains department procedures, standard drawings, and software-based tools. Utilize and encourage improvements and problem solving in design and drafting to increase productivity, maintain quality and improve project schedule and/or cost
Maintain effective communication with project team members, other departments, suppliers, contractors, and clients
Perform as lead civil/structural engineer on single or multidiscipline projects, directing the work of personnel and ensuring all standards are monitored
Review contractor quotations and create bid tabulations
Experienced in preparing and reviewing designs and drawings to assure compliance with engineering design, applicable codes, constructability, industry standards, completeness, and presentation
Advanced design of steel structures, foundations, masonry, and concrete
Advanced design of complicated loadbearing structures or structural elements, such as buildings, platforms, or pipe racks
Perform or direct others in the analysis of building materials proposed for use in construction
Review department calculations and documents, inter-department check sets and submittals to verify compliance with all Chemstress policies, procedures, and standards
Assist in developing resolutions to field design/constructability issues
Observe safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly
Accept other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university
Professional Engineer (PE) license and Industry related training certification(s)
Twenty (20) or more years working in at least three (3) of the following service areas: Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymers/Resins compounding, and Manufacturing -OR- Ten (10) years of relevant consulting work
Ability to provide professional seal for governmental permitting procedures
Advanced knowledge of building codes as they relate to civil/structural design
Experience in acting as project manager on civil/structural based projects
Ability to obtain data from field observations, including working at heights via ladder or personnel lifts as required
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple deadlines and have strong communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in using Microsoft Office, STAAD, STAAD Foundation, Bluebeam and AutoCAD
Applicants must be located in the United States and legally authorized to work in the country
Authorizes a background investigation, including verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background
Submits to a drug test post offer
Possesses a valid driver's license
Accepts that this position may require some domestic overnight travel
Willingness to commute to office location at least 3 days per week
Ability to collaborate with others in an on-site, team environment
Demonstrate reliable, consistent, and punctual work-site attendance
Ability to utilize the required technology such as computers, phones, and tablets to complete job duties
Must be an organized, self-starter who can independently manage time effectively
Have the ability to handle varying workloads and the variable stress-levels associated with said workload
Ability to meet the quality and productivity standards required by the company
Preferred
Familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Tekla Tedds, Hilti PROFIS, RAM Elements and other engineering or drafting software
Optional experience: basic surveying for determination of project elevations using level and/or total station equipment
Limited stormwater/sewer design for small-scale in-plant systems or extension of existing systems
Familiarity with the implementation of laser scanning in project design
Benefits
401(k) matching
Health insurance
Health savings account (HSA)
Health care flexible spending account (FSA)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Company-paid life insurance
Voluntary life & AD&D insurance
Paid time off
Paid jury duty
Bereavement leave pay
Tuition assistance
College scholarship opportunities for dependents
Parking subsidy
Flexible, hybrid schedule
Professional development assistance
Retirement plan
Profit sharing/bonus opportunities
Casual dress code
Employee performance recognition
Sporting event tickets
Company-sponsored events
Company
Chemstress
Why Chemstress? End-to-end engineering services: From conceptual studies to detailed design and project execution, we provide full-service engineering solutions that drive efficiency and success.
51-200 employees
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