Sr Structural Technical Manager

GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

GPLA, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a licensed Sr Structural Technical Manager to lead drawings, specs and calculations across project phases. The role focuses on developing structural designs and models, and delivering high-quality results to meet budget and schedule.

The incumbent serves as SME and drives knowledge and standards across teams. The position requires a PE license, 12+ years of structural engineering experience, and is based in Baltimore, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a structural focus or equivalent experience.
• 12+ years of experience in structural engineering.
• PE license required; SE license preferred; NCEES record preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the creation and QA/QC of drawings, specifications, and calculations across all design phases.
• Oversee development of structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials.
• Serve as SME, providing technical guidance and innovative solutions.
• Lead knowledge and skill development through mentorship and training programs.
• Represent the organization in professional societies and code committees.

Skills

Leadership

Mentorship

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering

Tools

Tekla Structures

CAD software

Job description

Job Description

GPLA, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a licensed Sr Structural Technical Manager.

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Responsible for the creation and QA/QC of drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design under supervision. Oversee developing structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials and perform calculations and analyses using working knowledge of all relevant codes. Collaborate with engineers, modelers, detailers and external stakeholders to produce accurate 2D and 3D models using CAD tools, including Tekla Structures, and deliver coordinated, high-quality design solutions within budget and schedule. Serve as SME while leading internal knowledge, skill and process/standards development.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and production of drawings, specifications, and calculations during a project’s design phase life cycle from conceptual design to completion of construction documents under limited supervision and coordination with managers. Establish and enforce quality control measures to ensure accuracy, reliability, and integrity of engineering deliverables, including technical calculations, drawings, and specifications.


• In collaboration with managers, oversees the development of structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials using working knowledge of all relevant codes.


• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME), offering technical support, resolving complex engineering issues, and providing guidance on innovative solutions and emerging technologies.


• Leads knowledge and skill development through training, mentorship, and technical leadership programs.


• Participates in professional societies, code committees, and industry forums to represent organizational expertise.


• Collaborates with project managers and executives to align technical priorities with business and project objectives.


• Leads the development and implementation of engineering standards, tools, and process improvements.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a structural focus or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

12+ years of experience in structural engineering required.

Certifications And Licenses

Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.

NCEES record for licensure maintenance preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together-by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.