Structural Discipline Supervisor

Position Overview

Ayres Associates is seeking experienced structural engineers to advance their careers as a discipline supervisor. The ideal candidate is passionate about structural design, leading design teams, engaging employees, and mentoring staff, while strategically aligning talents with opportunities. As a discipline supervisor, you will lead structural staff to successfully deliver quality projects to our clients.

• Develop client relationships; identify, pursue, and win structural projects.
• Manage clients and resources for structural‑related projects.
• Contribute to the overall leadership of the Structural group.
• Make hiring recommendations and support career development of staff.
• Lead marketing and winning of structural projects.
• Manage projects, including overseeing production of all project work, ensuring schedule, profitability, and quality standards.
• Perform technical writing (proposals, memos, reports, presentations, etc.).
• Develop technical approaches, fee estimates, and contracts for approval by the group manager.
• Review contracts for approval by the structural group manager.
• Oversee projects within your team—QA/QC, resource allocation, and technical advice.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with co‑workers and leaders.
• Support and participate in supervision, development, and mentorship of staff.
• Lead regular team meetings to discuss projects, pursuits, workload, and resource utilization.
• Provide input to division leadership for annual business plan and budget for the group.
• Engage in local, statewide, or national professional organizations.
• Participate in office‑wide social events.
• Travel to various Ayres offices as needed to support staff and projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• Professional Engineer registration.
• Demonstrated and recognized expertise in structural engineering.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid understanding of financial project management.
• Ability to travel throughout the year.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.

• Advanced degree (MS or higher) in structural engineering, business administration, or a related field (beneficial but not required).
• Ability to work independently and with team members across multiple offices.
• Aptitude for coaching and mentoring others.
• Proven success meeting client expectations, profitably managing projects, maintaining design schedules, and adhering to applicable regulations.
• Eagerness to cultivate a team environment where all staff feel valued and supported, and ideas flow freely.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability and life insurance.
• Employee stock ownership plan (ESOP) and 401(k) with company match.
• PTO, paid holidays (including two floating holidays), and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

Salary: $135,000 - $165,000 (based on market data, education, training, skills, and geographic location). Benefits vary by job status. For more information, visit Ayres Advantage.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.