Structural Department Manager

Clark Davis Associates; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Bonus potential

Job summary

Clark Davis Associates seeks a Structural Dept. Manager on-site in Exton, PA. The role requires selected leadership over a team of structural engineers and designers, with responsibilities spanning design, project leadership, and client development for PennDOT and related projects.

Must hold a PA PE license, have 10+ years of experience, and demonstrate strong business development and relationship-building skills. Exton location and on-site work are essential to this role.

Qualifications

• PA PE license required; NJ preferred.
• 10+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with local and state agencies.
• PennDOT/Turnpike project experience preferred.
• Progressive experience engaging clients and winning work.
• Strong communication, project management and client relations skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and mentor staff of Structural Engineers and Designers.
• Design and analyze structures including bridges, culverts, buildings, and other infrastructure.
• Plan and monitor all aspects of local, county and state bridge projects, including permits.
• Draft and prepare effective project proposals.
• Provide construction support services: contract administration, coordination, permitting, budgeting.
• Understand project financials and ensure adherence to profitability targets; monitor utilization and overhead.
• Lead and grow the Corporate Structural Engineering Discipline.
• Engage with local civic and professional groups to promote the company.
• Retain and develop client relationships.

Skills

PE license

Client relations

Project management

Business development

Leadership

Communication

Education

BS in Structural/Civil Engineering

Tools

PennDOT programs

Structural design software

Job description

Structural Dept. Manager, 150k to 200k plus bonus, Exton PA, ON Site, Engineering Firm

POSITION IS ON SITE

GREEN CARD OR US CITIZEN ONLY

MUST BE A PE

B.S. in Structural, Civil Engineering or equivalent

• Registration as a Professional Engineer in PA is required and NJ preferred
• 10+ years of relevant experience
• Experience working with local and state agencies
• Prior experience working on PennDOT or Turnpike projects is highly preferred
• Progressive experience working directly with clients developing relationships, with proven ability to win work
• Excellent communication, business development, project management, and client relation skills
• Strong organization, and leadership skills with a track record for understanding and adhering to contractual requirements
• Knowledge of structural design software including PennDOT programs

Responsibilities:

• Will develop, manage, and mentor staff of Structural Engineers and Structural Designers
• Designing and analyzing existing and proposed structures, including bridges, culverts, buildings, and other infrastructure
• Securing, planning, directing and monitoring all aspects of local, county and state bridge projects, including permits
• Ability to draft and prepare effective and efficient project proposals
• Construction support services, such as contract administration, project coordination, permitting, and budget management
• Strong understanding of project financials and reporting; maintaining compliance with Division and Project financial objectives including utilization, profit, and overhead
• Manage and grow the Corporate Structural Engineering Discipline
• Participate in local civic and professional organizations such as the chamber of commerce, ASCE, NSPE to promote the Company
• Retention and development of Client relationships