Group Manager - Structural Inspections (49115)

Collins Engineers; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Engineers in Lexington, Kentucky, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Group Manager – Structural Inspections to join their team. This role involves managing engineering projects, ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards, and leading a dedicated team of engineers.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, a minimum of 15 years of progressive experience, and hold a Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) certification. Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) or Structural Engineer (S.E.) certification is required.
• Ability to manage projects and staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage an internal engineering team focusing on structural inspections.
• Oversee engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.

Skills

Engineering computations

Project management

Client relationship management

Safety training

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Master’s degree in civil engineering

Job description

Group Manager – Structural Inspections

Job DetailsJob Location: Lexington, KY 40511 Salary Range: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 Salary Job Category: Engineering Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins has an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and experienced Group Manager – Structural Inspections to play a key role on our team in Lexington, Kentucky, office. The Group Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of an internal team, specializing in a specific field of engineering. The Group Manager independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad area of assignments and related fields. The position requires a high level of ethical and professional conduct in technical and managerial activities.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Oversees the use of computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Serves as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.
• Assists the Regional Manager in Business Development efforts.
• Supervises and monitors client relationships strategies.
• Successfully develops and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Supervises select group of employees and support staff. Manages the staff and is responsible for technical training, career development and performance of all assigned staff.
• Serves as a coach for engineering and technical staff.
• Responsible for identifying, recruiting and retaining qualified technical personnel.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Follows established communication processes and systems to ensure effective communication with staff, clients and corporate office.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Relocation

Relocation is available.

Qualifications

• Education and/or Experience: Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• 15 years or more progressive engineering experience, including project management.
• Maintains competency in and serves as major resource in field of expertise.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

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