Group Manager, Structural Engineering

Socket.dev; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Annual Incentive Plan

HSA Contributions

401(k) Match

ESOP

Paid Time Off

Job summary

TKDA, an employee-owned engineering and design firm, seeks a Structural Group Manager for its Mining division. You will lead the Mining Structural team, guide projects through design to construction, and mentor engineers while cultivating client relationships.

Responsibilities include budgeting, scheduling, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and sometimes leading as the chief structural engineer on projects. Hybrid work and regional travel are required.

Qualifications

• PE with fifteen or more years of progressive structural design experience.
• Minimum five years directly managing a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplinary projects.
• Coaching, developing, or leading mechanical engineering professionals.
• Experience preparing technical reports assessing deficiencies or replacements.
• Strong written and verbal communication and presentation skills with proposals and interviews.
• Ability to travel up to 20% as needed for project meetings and on-site work.
• Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Lead the Mining Structural team and drive growth, direction, and performance.
• Provide structural guidance to project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Occasionally serve as lead structural engineer and oversee QA/QC.
• Coordinate with multi-discipline teams and manage budgets and scheduling.
• Develop marketing plans, pursue opportunities, and represent the firm at interviews.
• Mentor and develop staff and engage with clients to nurture relationships.

Skills

Leadership

Client relationships

Structural design

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Multi-state registrations

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

Revit

Job description

Our employee-owned and multi-disciplined team of engineering and design professionals is looking for an experienced structural engineer with engaging leadership skills, a demonstrated ability to cultivate and enhance relationships with prospective and current clients, and extensive knowledge of structural systems to join our team as the Structural Group Manager within our Mining division.

As a Group Manager, you will be responsible for the growth, direction, financial performance, and leadership of our Mining Structural team, which provides structural engineering solutions for mining, mineral processing, aggregate, metals, and other heavy industrial operations. This includes work involving process plants, material handling systems, equipment support structures, foundations, platforms, access systems, and related production and support facilities. As a leader, you will coach and mentor a talented team of engineering professionals and be responsible for their professional development in relation to overall team objectives and their professional aspirations.

From a design capacity, you will be seen as a technical expert and will therefore be responsible for providing structural engineering guidance and insight to project teams and project managers throughout the full lifecycle of a project. On occasion, you will serve as the lead structural engineer and leverage your technical knowledge to provide and oversee quality assurance and quality control efforts.

As necessary, you will assume the role of project manager and collaborate with a multi-disciplined team of engineering (civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural) and design professionals to evaluate the scope, complexity and scheduling requirements of various projects, manage overall project and discipline budgets, coordinate planning strategies to ensure successful project execution from conception through construction, and negotiate contracts.

Under our "Seller-Doer" approach to business development, you will collaborate with the Vice President of Mining, Market Managers, and other Group Managers to develop and implement a marketing plan, track prospective business opportunities, make strategic decisions for project pursuits, lead proposal development efforts, and represent TKDA at project interviews. You will also be expected to cultivate and maintain relations with key decision makers and representatives of current and prospective clients by attending local and regional conferences and networking events.

Location and Work Arrangement

This position could be based out of Duluth, MN or Bloomington, MN; however, candidates must reside within regular commuting distance from one of the two locations. TKDA offers flexible hybrid work arrangements, with employees typically working three days in the office and two days remotely, in alignment with business needs. Regular travel to other TKDA offices, project or client locations, and industry-specific conferences will be required.

Required Qualifications

• Professional Engineer (PE) with fifteen or more years of progressive structural design experience, including project experience for mining, heavy industrial facilities, processing plants, material handling systems, and other process-related structures.
• Minimum of five years of experience directly managing a diverse portfolio of multi-disciplined projects; ability to display knowledge associated with working with other disciplines on larger projects: Architecture, Civil, Electrical, Structural, etc.
• Prior experience coaching, developing, or leading mechanical engineering professionals (engineers, designers, technicians) or project teams with varying years of experience and diverse collection of technical competencies.
• Previous experience preparing thorough and articulate technical reports assessing existing mechanical systems for deficiencies, improvements, and/or replacement.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, Project, Power Point, etc.).
• Demonstrated ability to apply effective written and verbal communication and presentation skills when developing proposals, preparing specifications and technical reports, conducting project interviews, leading team meetings, and engaging in discussions related to business operations.
• Ability to work outside normal hours of operations and travel up to 20% as needed for project meetings and on-site client consultations.

Advantageous Qualifications

• Professional registration in multiple states.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
• Active member in professional activities, societies and organizations.

Join Our 100% Employee-Owned Firm

At our company, every employee is an owner. From the front desk to the corner office, every one of our 430+ professionals thrive on collaboration and holistic development. Our success is collective, and so are the rewards.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, vision, and life insurance from day one
• Annual Incentive Plan: Eligible for discretionary bonuses
• HSA Contributions: Receive monthly employer contributions if you choose an HSA-eligible plan
• 401(k) Match: Get employer matching on your 401(k) deferrals
• ESOP: Benefit from our Employee Stock Ownership Plan, funded entirely by company profits
• Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO based on your professional experience and enjoy eight paid holidays per year

Upon receiving a formal offer, you will get a personalized Total Compensation Overview (TCO) to see how everything adds up and what it looks like to be part of our community.

TKDA is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected by law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, all applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future visa sponsorship needs or requirements. TKDA does not sponsor any type of employment visas, including but not limited to H-1B, F-1 OPT/CPT, TN, or other work authorization programs.

*Pre-Employment Screening*

Upon acceptance of a conditional offer of employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete a standard pre-employment background screening, which consists of Social Security verification, educational verification, review of criminal convictions, and driving history.

*Notice to Recruiters and Placement Agencies*

TKDA will not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or placement agencies unless a service agreement is in place. In the event TKDA receives an unsolicited resume without a service agreement in place, TKDA will not be obligated to pay a service fee of any amount nor will TKDA be held liable to terms or conditions of any agreement of any kind that has not been authorized in writing by a TKDA officer.