Engineering Manager, Structural Steel & BIM Leadership

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

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.