Structural Group Leader

Verdantas LLC; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 112,500 - 137,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Work Environment

Paid Parental Leave

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off + Holidays

Job summary

A leading environmental consulting firm is seeking a Structural Group Leader for their Nashville office. This hybrid position involves managing complex engineering projects, leading multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering, a PE license, and significant experience in commercial building design. Offering a competitive salary and generous benefits package, this role provides a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of sustainable engineering.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial/industrial building structural design.
• Minimum 5 years of project management experience.
• Familiarity with Building and Structural Design Codes.

Responsibilities

• Lead diverse and complex projects with multidisciplinary teams.
• Manage client relationships and lead project strategies.
• Ensure project quality and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Communication

Design Software (STAAD, RAM)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering

PE license

Tools

Revit

Job description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose!At Verdantas, we’re redefining environmental consulting and sustainable engineering through our use of cutting-edge modeling and digital technology and our genuine commitment to people. Our work spans high-growth sectors like water resources, resilient land use, energy transformation, and civil infrastructure.Our commitment to excellence, across more than 90 offices, is championed by a team of over 2,000 experts, scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, embedded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve. We partner with clients to deliver smart, data-driven solutions to complex environmental and infrastructure challenges. We don’t just solve problems; we help shape a more sustainable future.Join a people-first culture that values your well-being, empowers your growth, and amplifies your impact. At Verdantas, your career goes beyond the expected, and your work helps build a better world.We are seeking a Structural Group Leader to join our growing team. This position is hybrid and local to one of our office locations in PA, OH, CO, TN, TX, CA. This person will be responsible for research, design calculations and coordination of project specifications with support from a staff of technical personnel including other engineers. Apply today and make a lasting impact.**What You'll Do:**Group Leadership· Manage diverse, fast-paced, and complex projects involving multidisciplinary teams, utilizing professional staff in multiple office locations· Develop and maintain client relationships as primary client manager or secondary contact.· Participate in selling and cross-selling efforts; (Civil, Survey, Geotech, Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical, & Reality Capture Services)· Lead in the development of strategy, the scope of work, and the budget for projects, and lead presentations as part of client interviews/selection· Planning, design, and permitting structural engineering and infrastructure projects· Lead this team with an entrepreneurial spirit by presenting at industry conferences and building professional relationships within target markets.· Lead safety culture within the project team, including following safety protocols for all projects· Track progress against project schedules and budgets. Prepare necessary contract adjustments for changes in scope, schedule, or fee· Actively manage project metrics, WIP, AR and risk· Supervise and provide work assignments to the project team· Prepare, provide technical input, and/or review technical plans and reports· Plan and execute work tasks, as well as oversee tasks of team members, to meet project deadlines· Maintain overall project quality consistent with company and professional standards· Mentor staff in required technical skills· Motivate and encourage others, and help the team achieve success· Interact with regulatory agencies, knowing what information to provide, when, and with appropriate internal or client review· Possess detailed knowledge of regulations in the area of practice· Solve problems creatively and effectively and make informed decisions· Collaborate across multiple disciplines and with clients to articulate and achieve project goals· Communicate effectively and proactively with management, peers, and clients· Maintain the integrity and growth of the opportunity pipeline for the area· Manage and develop meaningful dialogue with clients in the area, and expand those relationships to the rest of VerdantasTechnical Work· Performs design, analysis, planning and modeling as required· Performs research as required, providing results of research to support the team as needed· Prepares design computations and quantity estimates to develop design plan documents· Instructs draftspersons/technicians to reduce designs to working drawings· Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents. Performs some CADD/REVIT drafting· Provides reports on research and design as required· Reviews results, maintaining close contact with the project manager and senior engineers, keeping them informed of issues or concerns or changes required in the schedule or process· Assists in client contact and communication pertaining to specific projects**What You’ll Bring:**· Bachelor’s degree in structural engineering from an accredited four-year college or university· PE license required, NCEES Preferred· Minimum 10 years of experience in commercial/industrial building structural design in a consulting environment· Minimum of 5 years of experience managing a diverse set of projects· Familiarity with design requirements for Building and Structural Design Codes· Working knowledge of STAAD and RAM structural software· Experience with Revit a plus· Strong written and verbal communication skills**Salary Range:**Starting at $125,000 - will be reviewed based on location**Benefits:*** Flexible Work Environment* Paid Parental Leave* Medical* Dental* Vision* Life and AD&D Insurance* Short-Term and Long-Term Disability* 401(k) with Company Match* Paid Time Off + Holidays*Verdantas strives to develop new ways to increase diversity awareness within our organization. We recruit and reward our employees based on capability and performance — regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or physical ability. For us, it is imperative to build balanced teams from all walks of life and we believe that a diverse workforce is a stronger workforce.***Verdantas is an EOE race/color/religion/sex/sexual orientation/gender identity/national origin/disability/vet**