0500 - Engineering - Engineering Manager

Waukegan-Steel; Lockport (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

401(k) Match

Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term

Disability insurance

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

On the job training

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Lockport Steel Fabrication is seeking an experienced Manager of Engineering to lead and optimize detailing and engineering for structural steel projects. The role requires managing internal detailing resources, coordinating external BIM consultants, and driving quality control and process improvements for fabrication readiness.

The ideal candidate has a strong technical background in steel detailing, proven leadership, and a passion for operational excellence in the structural steel industry.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or related field preferred.
• Minimum 10 years direct steel detailing experience using SDS/2.
• Minimum 5 years steel-focused BIM coordination experience.
• Prior management or supervisory experience in structural steel fabrication preferred.
• Experience with Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, or similar detailing and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, erection processes, and industry best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of the engineering and detailing department.
• Mentor and develop in-house detailing personnel.
• Coordinate and oversee external detailing and BIM consultants for quality and consistency.
• Establish and maintain engineering quality control standards and procedures.
• Review drawings, models, and engineering deliverables for accuracy and constructability.
• Lead BIM coordination with customers, engineers, architects, general contractors, and project teams.
• Monitor schedules and resource allocation to meet deadlines; identify workflow improvements.
• Support preconstruction, project management, and fabrication teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, and operations for seamless execution.
• Resolve technical issues and guide on complex fabrication and detailing challenges.
• Drive accountability and continuous development within the department.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Prioritization

Multi-project management

Organizational skills

Team player

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

SDS/2

Job description

About Lockport Steel Fabrication

Lockport Steel Fabrication is a leading structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabricator serving customers throughout the Chicagoland region. We provide high-quality fabricated steel solutions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Our team is committed to safety, craftsmanship, reliability, and customer service. As part of the National Material family of companies, we offer a stable work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Position Summary

Lockport Steel Fabrication is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager of Engineering to lead and oversee all engineering and detailing activities supporting our structural steel fabrication operations. This leadership position is responsible for the management of internal detailing resources, coordination and quality control of external detailing and BIM consultants, and continuous improvement of engineering processes, workflows, and deliverables.

The Manager of Engineering will play a critical role in ensuring project schedules, drawing quality, BIM coordination, and fabrication readiness are consistently achieved. This position requires a strong technical background in steel detailing, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for operational excellence within the structural steel industry.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the engineering and detailing department.
• Manage, mentor, and develop in-house detailing personnel.
• Coordinate and oversee external detailing and BIM consultants to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Establish and maintain engineering quality control standards and procedures.
• Review drawings, models, and engineering deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Lead BIM coordination efforts with customers, engineers, architects, general contractors, and project teams.
• Monitor engineering schedules and resource allocation to ensure project deadlines are achieved.Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, productivity, and project execution.
• Support preconstruction, project management, and fabrication teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, and operations personnel to ensure seamless project execution.
• Resolve technical issues and provide guidance on complex fabrication and detailing challenges.
• Drive accountability, process improvement, and continuous development within the engineering department.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of direct steel detailing experience utilizing SDS/2.
• Minimum of 5 years of steel-focused BIM coordination experience.
• Prior management or supervisory experience within a structural steel fabrication environment preferred.
• Experience with Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, or similar detailing and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, erection processes, and industry best practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interest and passion for the structural steel fabrication industry.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the desire to lead a department with full accountability for quality, performance, and process improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on follow-through and execution.
• Ability to evaluate priorities, allocate resources effectively, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Proven capability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and results-oriented setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering software platforms.

Competitive Total Rewards:

• A competitive base salary of $65K to $90K (Depending on Experience)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401(k) Match
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the job training
• Career advancement opportunities

Lockport Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V and encourages Diverse Candidates to Apply