Structural Discipline Supervisor

Structural Discipline Supervisor

The Structural Discipline Supervisor role at Ayres Associates demands experienced structural engineers ready to advance their career as a discipline supervisor. The ideal candidate will be passionate about structural design, leading design teams, mentoring employees, and strategically aligning talents with opportunities to deliver quality projects to 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 as the discipline grows and support career development of staff within the discipline.

• Take the lead in successfully marketing and winning structural projects.
• Manage clients and projects, including overseeing the production of all project work to ensure timely, profitable, and high‑quality delivery.
• Perform technical writing (proposals, memos, reports, presentations, etc.).
• Develop technical approaches, fee estimates, and contracts for approval by the group manager.
• Review contracts produced by team members for final approval by the structural group manager.
• Provide oversight of projects within your team, including QA/QC, resource allocation, and technical advice.
• Build and maintain respectful working relationships with coworkers and company leaders.
• Support and participate in the supervision, development, and mentorship of staff.
• Lead regular team meetings to discuss projects, pursuits, workload, and resource utilization.
• Provide input to division leadership for the annual business plan and budget for the group.
• Actively engage in local, statewide, and/or national professional organizations.
• Participate in office‑wide social events.
• Travel to various Ayres offices as needed.

• A 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 related field (beneficial but not required).
• Ability to work independently and with team members in multiple offices.
• Aptitude for coaching and mentoring others.
• Proven success in meeting client expectations, managing projects profitably, 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.
• Paid time off, paid holidays (including two floating holidays), and a flexible work schedule.
• Professional development opportunities.

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Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Other

Civil Engineering