Structural Department Manager - Modular

LVI Associates; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LVI Associates is seeking a Structural Department Manager in Denver to lead and develop a structural engineering team across a portfolio of modular projects. The role combines technical leadership, project oversight, client engagement, staff mentorship, and strategic growth initiatives.

Responsibilities include guiding engineers, ensuring on-time delivery, managing client relationships, and coordinating with architects and multidisciplinary teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required.
• PE license required; SE license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and designers.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring quality, profitability, and on-time delivery.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor.
• Provide technical guidance on a variety of structural projects across multiple market sectors.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support business development efforts through networking, proposal preparation, and client engagement.
• Review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Assist with staff recruiting, performance management, and professional development initiatives.
• Drive department growth, operational improvements, and strategic planning efforts.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project oversight

Mentorship

Business acumen

Structural analysis

Staff recruitment

Team management

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Structural analysis software

Job description

A growing multidisciplinary design and engineering firm is seeking a Structural Department Manager to lead and develop a structural engineering team while overseeing a diverse portfolio of modular projects. This leadership position combines technical expertise, project oversight, client engagement, staff mentorship, and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Department Manager / Modular

Location: Denver, Colorado

About the Opportunity

A growing multidisciplinary design and engineering firm is seeking a Structural Department Manager to lead and develop a structural engineering team while overseeing a diverse portfolio of modular projects. This leadership position combines technical expertise, project oversight, client engagement, staff mentorship, and strategic growth initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and designers.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring quality, profitability, and on-time delivery.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted technical advisor.
• Provide technical guidance on a variety of structural projects across multiple market sectors.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Support business development efforts through networking, proposal preparation, and client engagement.
• Review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and project deliverables.
• Assist with staff recruiting, performance management, and professional development initiatives.
• Drive department growth, operational improvements, and strategic planning efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license preferred.
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Previous experience leading teams, managing projects, or serving in a supervisory capacity.
• Strong background in structural design utilizing steel, concrete, wood, and masonry systems.
• Experience with building design projects and multidisciplinary project coordination.
• Proficiency with industry-standard structural analysis and design software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and relationship-building skills.
• Strong business acumen with an interest in contributing to organizational growth.