Director of Engineering

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking a licensed Director of Engineering to lead our Dallas - Ft. Worth Metro office, the office is located in Dallas, TX. This role will be instrumental in building and growing our Texas business unit, with direct responsibility for overseeing departmental operations, driving client relationships, and providing strategic leadership. The Director will serve as the primary leader for regional growth and execution, ensuring that projects are completed on time, within budget, and in full compliance with contractual obligations, codes, and company standards.

The ideal candidate will bring 7+ years of experience in Civil, Structural, Construction, or Architectural Engineering, along with a proven track record in business development, team leadership, and project delivery. This position offers the opportunity to establish and expand our Texas presence while collaborating closely with executive leadership.

Estimated salary range for this position is $150,000 to $200,000 in addition to bonus. The salary listed is an estimate and not guaranteed. The salary offered will vary based on experience, education, skills, abilities, and certifications/license.

• Coordinate and manage internal kick-off, milestone, and closeout meetings for projects, fostering effective communication and collaboration among team members and stakeholders.
• Verify schedules and ensure adherence to project plans and timelines, both internally and with external resources, to meet project objectives efficiently.
• Conduct on-site inspections, documenting existing conditions, performing field testing, photographing, and creating hand-sketches. Observe / track work in progress to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Records accurate field measurements and performs calculations throughout the duration of the project.
• Prepare written correspondence with clients and contractors, maintaining clear and professional communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Understand investigation reports and bid documents, including drawings and technical specifications, to ensure accurate interpretation and implementation.
• Communicate project status and proactively address any issues or discrepancies that arise. Escalate unresolved issues to their direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized records, files, drawings, and other essential project data ensuring that they are appropriately filed within the company’s systems for easy accessibility and future reference.
• Collect post-project feedback to identify areas of improvement and communicate this feedback to their direct supervisor.
• Keep up to date with job knowledge and industry trends through active participation in educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and engaging in professional societies and networks.
• Engage in networking activities and represent the company at events, seminars, continuing education presentations. Actively seek marketing opportunities to promote the organization’s presence in the industry (Not limited to exclusive company events).
• Perform other duties related to the position as assigned by the firm, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to contributing to the overall success of the team.

• Provide technical guidance and expertise to team throughout the design and construction phases.
• Maintain a strong understanding of relevant regulations, codes, and standards to ensure compliance in design and construction processes.
• Oversee and assign staff to perform forensic inspections, applying technical expertise to assess project conditions and identify potential issues or deficiencies.
• Oversee and assign staff to perform a wide range of testing, including but not limited to material testing, structural analysis and performance evaluations.
• Assign staff to oversee testing activities and ensures accurate data collection for accurate interpretation of results.
• Oversee and assist in the development and review of technical specifications, drawings and construction documents.
• Assign staff to produce comprehensive field reports detailing observations, measurements, and findings from site…