Manager of Building Structures – Industrial (Exton, PA)

Planet Group; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Package

Job summary

The Planet Group is seeking a Manager of Building Structures, Industrial to lead a high-performing team across complex industrial projects in the manufacturing and life sciences sectors. This role serves as a technical authority for structural design, reviewing and signing critical documents and guiding project delivery.

Relocation support may be available. A PE license, 15+ years of structural experience, and proven leadership of engineering teams are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering required.
• Active Professional Engineer license required; state licensure expansion is expected.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience, with industrial project exposure.
• Minimum 3+ years of leading teams and delivering complex projects.
• Strong knowledge of steel, concrete, foundations, slabs, and specialty structures.
• Experience with structural analysis/design software (RISA/STAAD/Tekla Tedds).
• Revit and AutoCAD proficiency preferred.
• Ability to review, sign, and seal structural documents as required.
• Excellent communication with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical direction for structural design across industrial facilities.
• Lead project delivery, timelines, and budgets with a high-performing team.
• Mentor engineers and designers; elevate technical standards.
• Collaborate with architecture, MEP, process engineering, and construction teams.
• Engage with clients to manage relationships and project outcomes.

Skills

PE license

Leadership

Mentoring

Client engagement

Communication

Code compliance

Budget management

Project delivery

Sign and seal docs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

RISA

STAAD

Tekla Tedds

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Title: Manager of Building Structures, Industrial
Location: Exton, PA preferred; select major U.S. office locations may also be considered
Pay Range: $185,000-$205,000 annually
Work Hours: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Type of Employment (Contract, Contract to Hire, Permanent Hire): Permanent Hire
Benefits: Competitive Benefits Package

The Planet Group is currently seeking a Manager of Building Structures, Industrial for a growing engineering and infrastructure services company. Qualified candidates must have a Professional Engineer license, 15+ years of structural engineering experience, and proven experience leading industrial projects and engineering teams.

Job Description

The Planet Group is seeking a senior structural engineering leader to guide a high-performing team supporting complex industrial projects within the manufacturing and life sciences sectors. This leadership role combines technical direction, project delivery, team development, and client engagement.

The selected candidate will serve as a technical authority for structural design, ensuring high-quality, code-compliant deliverables across industrial facilities, steel-framed buildings, concrete foundations, slabs, and specialty structures. The role includes reviewing and approving designs, supporting construction activities, and providing engineering guidance throughout project delivery.

You will mentor engineers and designers, strengthen technical standards, improve project execution, and collaborate with architecture, MEP, process engineering, and construction teams. This position also offers the opportunity to influence client relationships, support business growth, and contribute to successful project outcomes.

Relocation support may be available as a lump-sum package for qualified candidates moving to the preferred location.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering; a master's degree is preferred.
• Active Professional Engineer license required, with the ability to obtain additional state licenses.
• 15+ years of structural engineering experience, including industrial project experience.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams and delivering complex engineering projects.
• Advanced knowledge of structural design for steel, concrete, foundations, slabs, and specialty structures.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software such as RISA, STAAD, or Tekla Tedds.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD preferred.
• Ability to review, approve, sign, and seal structural engineering documents as required.
• Strong understanding of engineering codes, safety, quality, budgets, schedules, and project delivery.
• Proven ability to mentor teams, manage competing priorities, and collaborate across disciplines.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation, connecting the right people with the right opportunities. Named one of the fastest-growing private companies in the US, The Planet Group operates with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results, building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.

EEOC Compliance Statement

The Planet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.