Structural Engineering Manager

Structural Engineering Manager - ( 2300008Q )

Description

At Stantec, we approach every project, whether at the local, regional, or national level, thoughtfully, and execute it with excellence across all project phases. We partner with our clients to design fit-for-purpose solutions that address the communities' unique needs throughout the project's lifecycle. Our experts lead in their fields and guide our work with scientific rigor, an innovative spirit, and a vision for growth. Stantec is a place where you can apply your passion and collaborate with top talent on work that's critical to our clients, our communities, and the industry at large.

We are looking for a talented Structural Engineering Manager who wants to be part of a purpose-driven organization that's focused on helping our clients, colleagues and communities thrive. Our people are Stantec's most valuable resource, and in joining our team you will be able to leverage your career experiences and expertise within a culture that values inclusion, celebrates shared success, and applauds ambition.

Your Opportunity

Stantec is growing and seeking to hire a highly motivated, ambitious Structural Engineering Manager to join our transportation team to lead our Ohio structural engineering practice. The position can be based in either our Columbus, Cincinnati or Cleveland, Ohio offices.

Does working with clients on great projects, with a talented team of professional's appeal to you? Apply now and you can join some of the best technical people in the world and work on projects you can be proud of!

The role of a Structural Engineering Manager is to lead the structural engineering team. Duties include managing department, responsible for reviewing and approving proposals, change orders, pay estimates and schedules, maintaining project budgets, and supervising quality control procedures. They will be responsible for preparing designs and ensuring the development and delivery of successful structural projects such as highway and railway bridges and other transportation structures.

Come join our Transportation Bridge Team and work alongside others who share your passion to support communities through exciting and unique bridge projects.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manages the resources of the department to ensure projects are completed accurately and within budget and time frame
• Provides supervision and general guidance to project managers, engineers, and staff with many different areas of expertise. Motivates and challenges employees, delegates effectively, rewards contributions, manages collaboratively
• Manages structural aspects of projects and/or multi-disciplinary projects
• Works with leadership in setting department goals and actively leads the effort in achieving these goals
• Coordinates and assists other discipline groups and offices as well as upper level management and staff
• Takes active mentoring role; encourages, motivates and develops others for high performance; ensures that mistakes become learning opportunities
• Establishes project goals, milestones, and procedures, defines roles and responsibilities, coordinates project resources, coordinates projects and monitors project progress for the department
• Interprets, organizes, executes and coordinates assignments
• Prepares and/or reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules for assignments and department
• Reviews budget to actual progress and works with project managers to make any necessary adjustments
• Reviews or performs structural analysis of structures
• Assists the project managers in coordination with the client, subconsultants and staff
• Actively participates and leads in the business development process by delivering quality work, providing excellent client service and assisting with project pursuits
• Provides guidance and ensures staff follows all in-house procedures related to documentation of designs and project management
• Keeps current with the engineering profession in theory and practice, especially in area of specialty
• Participates in the interviews and hiring of new staff members
• Represents the organization at professional organizations and conferences
• Responsible for planning, directing and coordinating complex assignments independently, modification of established guidelines, and the initiation of new approaches
• Team leader in proposal development and opportunity research
• Proactively address any risks or issues that may impact the project scope, time, quality, or budget. Maintain a high level of communication with the clients and internal teams
• Serve as the technical advisor, providing senior-level input and evaluation for design and construction of transportation/structural projects
• Coordinate with clients, agencies and others to obtain and determine project requirements and approvals
• Provides technical assistance in resolving complex problems and decision making

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Demonstrated skill at project management of complex multiple concurrent projects
• Knowledge of directives, programs, standards, and administrative procedures
• Possesses broad technical knowledge within the transportation practice/structure engineering sciences
• In-depth understanding of all phases of project document production including codes, legal and design requirements in relevant authority
• Ability to identify issues associated with implementation of emerging technologies and appropriate courses of action
• Ability to provide detailed information, advice, and direction to leadership in the field of structural engineering
• Ability to make decisions and recommendation without formal guidelines or precedents
• Ability to make independent decisions on highly technical or complex work methods and procedures within transportation practice/structural specialization
• Ability to participate and collaborate in project team setting, engage in creative and critical thought, and effectively communicate ideas, design issues and solutions to others
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Education and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field required. Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Licensure/Certification: Licensed Professional Engineer in Ohio or the ability to become licensed within 90 days of employment.
• Experience: Minimum of 15 years of related experience

Position will primarily work in an office setting; may require some field work.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. At Stantec, we live our corporate values every day.

• Stantec was ranked the 5th most sustainable company in the world and the 1st in North America by Corporate Knights for our 2020 performance.
• In February 2021, Stantec announced a pledge to be carbon neutral for 2022 and achieve operational net-zero by 2030.
• Stantec is the only engineering design firm that has been rated a Climate Leader with an A- score by CDP for the last three years.
• Stantec has been named by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and America's Best Employers for Women. Additionally, the American Indian Science and Engineering Society selected Stantec as one of the Top 50 workplaces for Indigenous STEM professionals

Join us and redefine your personal best.

Benefits Summary: Full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

Primary Location : United States-Ohio-Columbus

Other Locations : United States-Ohio-Cleveland

Organization : BC-1736 Transpt-US North Central

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 6, 2023, 8:43:06 PM

Req ID: 2300008Q

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans