Project Manager, Structures

RK&K; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-service engineering firm is seeking a Structural Engineering leader to oversee various projects related to transportation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering, with at least 10 years of bridge design experience. Responsibilities include leading design groups, ensuring project quality, and enhancing business development efforts. This position is remote with required travel as needed, offering a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Benefits

Paid time off

Matching 401(k) plan

Paid Holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Health, dental, and vision insurances

Paid parental leave

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years of bridge design experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Experience with federal, state, and local government projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead a structural design and engineering group.
• Participate in business development efforts.
• Provide expertise in project conceptual and detailed designs.
• Manage contract and projects effectively.
• Facilitate internal and client meetings.

Skills

Bridge design expertise

Excellent communication skills

Proactive development of solutions

Project management skills

Education

Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering

Job description

Overview

RK&K is currently hiring an experienced leader in Structural Engineering to support existing clients and the development of new clients and efforts firm wide. As a senior member of our Firmwide development team, you will focus on leading a variety of dynamic structural pursuits and projects as it relates to transportation, primarily focused on projects across RK&K's current and new service areas. You should have state DOT experience, be highly proactive, able to develop creative technical solutions, have a strong understanding of structural operations and hands-on experience with bridge design and field operations.

This role can be remote with required travel to the project site as needed.

Essential Function

• Lead a structural design and engineering group in new pursuits with development and delivery of structural assignments
• Participate in Business Development and Marketing to secure future clients and workload
• Provide Senior level structural expertise on all project aspects associated with conceptual engineering, detailed engineering designs, and preparation of contract documents for construction followed by construction administration with respect to the structural aspects of the project
• Serve as Project/Program and Contractual Manager on a variety of structure related projects
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans
• Direct project staff and sub-consultants
• Serve as liaison between client and firm
• Execute QA/QC for completeness and accuracy of design work
• Provide engineering judgment and initiative within the Structural Engineering field

Required Skills and Experience

• Bachelor's in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Ten (10) + years of bridge design experience
• Excellent communication skills including proposal development
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license
• Experience with federal, state, and local government projects

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Fifteen (15) + years of bridge design experience
• Masters degree in Structural Engineering; Experience working in multiple states

Other Duties

This job description indicates the general nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other essential functions (as covered under ADA). It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities and duties required by the employee. Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Much, much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.

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