Engineering Manager - Hands-On Builder in Modular Construction

Risus Talent Partners; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package included

Job summary

Risus Talent Partners is partnering with a rapidly growing modular construction company that designs, engineers, and builds steel-frame modular buildings and custom structures across the United States.

The Engineering Manager will lead a design/engineering team (4–10 people, including remote members), coordinate priorities with client deadlines, and ensure practical, buildable solutions in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years engineering/design experience in modular construction.
• Experience in modular construction, manufacturing, or design-build.
• Structural or MEP background preferred.
• P.E. Certification preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a growing design/engineering team (4–10 people, including remote team members).
• Oversee project priorities and coordinate timelines based on client deadlines.
• Work closely with clients to understand project vision, timelines, expectations, and technical requirements.
• Support production/fabrication teams when design or construction issues arise.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, fabrication, operations, and field teams.
• Solve practical construction and fabrication challenges during project execution.
• Ensure designs are realistic, buildable, and production-friendly.
• Support DFMA initiatives.
• Help drive communication and accountability across office, shop, and field operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Team management

Education

P.E. Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

SketchUp

Job description

Risus Talent Partners is partnering with a rapidly growing modular construction company that designs, engineers, and builds steel-frame modular buildings and custom structures across the United States.

The Engineering Manager will lead a design/engineering team (4–10 people, including remote members), coordinate priorities with client deadlines, and ensure practical, buildable solutions in a fast-paced environment.