Structural Engineering Department Manager

Summary

The Civil/Structural Engineering Department Manager serves as Senior Civil/Structural Engineer on project work for clients and supervises the work of the civil/structural department personnel. This position provides leadership, technical engineering support, and guidance for the discipline team members. The Department Manager assists the project and administrative management teams with resolution of issues related to personnel scheduling and ensuring that discipline project work is completed within budget and schedule.

The Department Manager will ensure that project services and deliverables meet quality standards and technical standards required for each client’s project. This individual is expected to fulfill the requirements of the position and understands that the design process includes visiting clients’ facilities where they may be expected to perform physical work.

• Interact with management staff to schedule department personnel and resources.
• Conduct performance reviews, provide mentoring, determine training needs, participate in interview and hiring processes related to department personnel, encourage and develop intangible skillsets among department members (e.g., dependability, versatility, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, etc.).
• Review and maintain 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 multi‑discipline projects, directing the work of personnel and ensuring all standards are monitored.
• Review contractor quotations and create bid tabulations.
• Prepare and review designs and drawings to assure compliance with engineering design, applicable codes, constructability, industry standards, completeness, and presentation.
• Perform advanced design of steel structures, foundations, masonry, and concrete.
• Perform advanced design of complicated load‑bearing 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; report potentially unsafe conditions; use equipment and materials properly.
• Accept other duties as assigned.

Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university;
Professional Engineer (PE) license and industry‑related training certification(s).

Twenty or more years working in at least three of the following service areas:
Chemicals, Petrochemicals, Polymers/Resins compounding, and Manufacturing – or – Ten relevant consulting years.

Ability to provide professional seal for governmental permitting procedures.

Advanced knowledge of building codes as they relate to civil/structural design.

Experience 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.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work in a fast‑paced team environment with multiple deadlines.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, STAAD, STAAD Foundation, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD. Familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, Civil 3D, Tekla Tedds, Hilti PROFIS, RAM Elements and other engineering or drafting software is helpful but not required.

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 implementation of laser scanning in project design.

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