Structural Engineering Manager

Tindall Corporation; Texas; On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Dental

Vision

401k with match & profit sharing

Short/Long-term disability

Job summary

Tindall Corporation is seeking an Engineering Manager to plan, organize, and lead the Engineering and Quality Control Departments. The role ensures the technical integrity of the company’s designs and systems and requires strong leadership to guide staff engineers and designers.

Responsibilities include overseeing project allocations, evaluating schedules, and collaborating with contractors, engineers and architects to meet requirements.

Qualifications

• PE registration is required.
• BS in Engineering (civil or structural) or MS in Engineering; advanced degrees considered.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and manage Engineering and Quality Control Departments.
• Ensure technical integrity of designs and systems.
• Provide technical guidance to staff engineers and designers.
• Lead the Engineering Standards Committee and participate in evaluations of designs and standards.
• Monitor department budgets and performance.

Skills

Strategic decision making

Mentoring / staff development

Project management

Communication

Engineering judgement

Cross-department collaboration

In-depth design knowledge

Education

BS in Engineering (civil/structural)

MS in Engineering

Job description

We are Engineered to Serve. Tindall Corporation is a leading Precast Concrete Manufacturer, with locations throughout the southeastern U.S. Our mission is to support our customers, create remarkable structures, and deliver never-before-seen solutions every step of the way.

Our employees enjoy benefits including:

• Low Cost Employee Health plan
• Dental
• Vision
• STD/LTD
• Fully-paid Basic Life
• Voluntary Life
• Whole Life
• Accident
• Hospitalization
• Critical Illness
• EAP
• and a 401k Plan with Company Match & Profit Sharing

Summary of Primary Functions

The Engineering Manager plans, organizes, and manages activities of the department through effectively delegating and monitoring the activities and performance of both the Engineering and Quality Control Departments.

This position is the primary party responsible for ensuring the technical integrity of the company’s designs and systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• All employees are required to follow all Safety and Quality rules and processes to ensure a safe working environment, and the production of high-quality products.
• Delegate and monitor project assignments among department personnel.
• Continuously evaluate production/engineering schedule demands.
• Assign duties, accordingly, including procurement of outside engineering sources.
• Meet with contractors, engineers, architects to ensure understanding of project requirements and schedule demands.
• Provide technical guidance to staff engineers and designers.
• Offer technical assistance to sales staff.
• This typically involves evaluation of Tindall products and their applicability to prospective projects, or modification of a prospective project to allow incorporation of precast concrete products.
• This may include face-to-face meetings with the pre-construction design team.
• Respond to field and production problems as appropriate via investigations, analyses, or repair design.
• Evaluate department manpower needs and solicit new hires as needed.
• Make recommendations regarding personnel terminations when necessary.
• Work with production personnel and Industrial Engineering to develop new products and processes.
• Monitor overall performance of department to assure effective presence in Tindall manufacturing process.
• Review calculations and drawings prepared by department personnel and outside contractors for conformance to appropriate codes and Tindall standard practice.
• Affix seal on drawings and calculations done in-house which have been supervised by the engineering manager.
• Ensure appropriate level of engineering input in project planning and progress meetings, both internal and external.
• Lead Quality Improvement Process within department while assuring effective employee participation.
• Ensure that field inspections are conducted by competent personnel with required frequency.
• Perform structural analysis and occasional member design on contracted and/or prospective projects.
• Monitor department revenue and costs.
• Process all department invoices and monthly billings.
• Develop and monitor department budgets.
• Member of the Corporate Engineering Standards Committee, taking part in continual evaluation of company design and detail standards.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support professional development of all department personnel.
• Evaluate staff salaries and offer recommendations for periodic adjustments.
• Work closely with Q.C. Manager to assess staff needs and development.

Skills Required

• Ability to make broad, strategic decisions and provide input to senior management.
• Ability to mentor and train employees of varying levels / skills on design, processes, and procedures.
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Drive and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Must be an exceptionally strong communicator both written and verbal.
• Possess strong engineering judgement and be able to provide recommendations despite uncertainty.
• Ability to build trust and relationships with other departments within the company including Project Management, Production, Estimating, and Field Operations.
• Advanced knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precise technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.

Job Specifications or Qualifications

Certificates, Licenses, Registration: Registration as a PE Required.

Education: BS Degree in Engineering such as civil or structural or MS Degree (MS in Engineering or MS in Business with BS in Engineering).

Experience: 10 (+) years of related experience is required. Concrete Industry experience highly preferred.

Supervisory Experience: 3 (+) years of Supervisory experience is required. 5 (+) years preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.