Manager of Building Structures – Industrial

AtkinsRéalis; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

AtkinsRéalis seeks a Manager of Building Structures – Industrial to lead a high-performing team in Exton, PA, delivering fast-paced design-build projects across manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. You will drive technical excellence, support project execution, and foster collaboration across disciplines.

The role demands 15+ years of structural engineering, 3+ years of leadership, PE license, and strong command of RISA/STAAD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain additional state licensure.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience, including industrial project experience.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong expertise in structural design tools (e.g., RISA, STAAD, Tekla Tedds).
• Experience with Revit (preferred) and AutoCAD.
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Serve as the technical authority for structural design on complex industrial projects and review deliverables for quality.
• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, defining project requirements and delivering solutions aligned to scope, budget, and schedule.
• Drive continuous improvement in design quality, project delivery, and team efficiency, while ensuring safety and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Client-facing

Team mentoring

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

MBA or leadership training a plus

Tools

RISA

STAAD

Tekla Tedds

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Manager of Building Structures – Industrial to join our team centered in Exton, PA , although candidates located near another major AtkinsRéalis office within the United States will also be considered. In this leadership role, you will oversee a high-performing structural engineering team responsible for delivering complex, fast-paced design-build projects across the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, support project execution, and foster a collaborative, results-oriented team environment.

This is a strategic leadership role for a senior structural engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, team leadership, and client partnership. You will lead multidisciplinary collaboration, shape technical standards, and drive the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support industrial innovation.

Your role

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration
• Guide career development, conduct performance reviews, and support succession planning
• Partner with Practice and Technical Directors to build capability and elevate technical standards

Technical Excellence & Project Delivery

• Serve as the technical authority for structural design on complex industrial projects
• Review, approve, and ensure the quality of structural deliverables across the team
• Sign and seal designs where required, ensuring compliance with state regulations
• Lead structural design efforts for:
  • Steel-framed buildings (industrial, manufacturing, and commercial support facilities)
  • Concrete foundations, slabs, and specialty structures
• Apply advanced analysis methods and validate designs through engineering judgment and hand calculations

Client & Business Impact

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients, defining project requirements and delivering solutions aligned to scope, budget, and schedule
• Support business development efforts, helping to grow client relationships and secure new work
• Ensure projects meet financial, schedule, and quality targets, contributing directly to business performance and backlog growth

Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement in design quality, project delivery, and team efficiency
• Champion safety and compliance across all phases of design and construction
• Collaborate cross-functionally with architecture, MEP, and process engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Support construction through RFIs, shop drawing review, and technical guidance

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred; MBA or leadership training a plus)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain additional state licensure
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience, including industrial project experience
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects
• Strong expertise in structural design tools (e.g., RISA, STAAD, Tekla Tedds)
• Experience with Revit (preferred) and AutoCAD
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $185,000 - $205,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.

AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability

Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences.