Structural Engineering Division Manager

DMA is seeking a Structural Engineering Division Manager for our Chicago office with the ability to lead our growing and expanding department offering structural consulting for architectural, design-build teams and engineering firms.

Our Structural Engineering Division Manager in Chicago will lead a team of structural engineers and BIM drafters, providing guidance, mentorship, and direction to ensure that the team meets project and personal career goals. Provides project team leadership, project management and supports/mentors staff on a wide range of project size, materials, and types of projects. Our teams work on a variety of projects based on firm needs & project demand.

Ability to work across multiple offices is important.

Our ideal candidate is a motivated team player and problem-solver who is detail oriented, a clear and consistent communicator that exhibits flexibility to work on multiple projects and changing client expectations while leading a team of sound professionals.

• Oversees or supports coordination of team specific appointments, calendars, and meetings.
• Prepares communications, such as memos, emails, invoices, reports, and other correspondence.
• The Division Manager should be responsive and communicate effectively with clients, team members, contractors, and other stakeholders involved in the design and construction process.
• Support Project Managers to successfully execute assigned tasks i.e. specifications, bid documents, permits, meeting minutes, etc.
• Confidently and thoughtfully deliver clear, concise, and intentional engineering documents. The Division Manager may take responsibility for assigned projects by providing signed and sealed deliverables.
• Works on multiple projects concurrently, monitoring project budgets and schedules, and being responsible for overseeing the technical work of one or more team members is a must.
• Responds to technical inquiries or questions from all members of the project team.
• Manage and mentor project staff to ascertain coordination, completeness, and accuracy of technical requirements.
• Perform specific project assignments in accordance with established and modified progress schedules and within prescribed budgets.
• Capable of performing all design tasks with little to no supervision.
• Track and document individual labor costs and monitor budgetary costs associated with their projects.
• Follow and abide by the DMA employee and safety manuals.
• Contribute to the development of marketing materials and assists with marketing proposal submissions in response to firm qualifications.
• Review proposals, fees, and risk assessment with the Vice-President of Structural on significant or unique project pursuits.
• Coordinate and work with other internal DMA disciplines, marketing, and business development staff for a complete proposal response.
• Able to understand the financial aspects of project performance and management of resources for project success in meeting management goals.
• Participates in, supports, and may lead annual employee reviews and performance evaluations.

• Be detail oriented, adaptable, and enthusiastic.
• Exhibit flexibility to work on multiple projects and react to changing client and company expectations.
• Be able to take direction and function independently.
• Participate and become an active part of the project, division, and office team.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with variables based on client preferences and in areas where documentation may be lacking, or limited standardization exists.
• Possess great organizational and time management skills.
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to resolve complex issues.
• Capable of being assigned and managing multiple projects with a range of complexities.
• Ability to interpret and provide a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.

• Experience leading, growing and mentoring a team of engineers and support staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office tools (Teams, SharePoint, One Drive, Outlook, etc.) and Document Control Management Software.
• Thorough understanding of engineering principles, practices,…