Structural Team Lead

GARVER LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-paid professional memberships

Support for licenses and continuing education

Competitive salary packages

Comprehensive wellness program

Job summary

A leading structural engineering firm in Houston seeks a Structural Team Lead to oversee projects and lead a team. The role requires at least 10 years of experience and a Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering. Candidates must be knowledgeable in structural engineering principles and U.S. codes, with proficiency in BIM software. This role offers competitive compensation and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of professional structural engineering experience.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or ability to obtain.
• Strong understanding of U.S. building codes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct structural analysis, design, and detailing.
• Manage projects and coordinate with other disciplines.
• Mentor and train junior staff.

Skills

Structural design experience

Client relations

Project management

BIM design software

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil or architectural engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Bentley RAM Structural System

Autodesk Revit

MS Office Suite

Job description

As part of the Buildings team for Garver, this< b>Structural Team Leadwill be responsible for overseeing structural projects from inception, through design, for various projects within theBuildings Business Line.

The responsibilities for this role will include:

• Building and leading a structural engineering team that supports architectural clients.
• Providing engineering support for architectural clients.
• Managing projects and providing design support.

In addition, this role will include coordination with other internal teams across Garver’s regional footprint. Travel will be required depending on client and project location.

Abilities and attributes needed for this position:

• Structural design experience related to buildings.
• Experience working directly for architectural clients and managing the structural engineering aspects of a building design project.
• Experience in client relations and project pursuits.
• Knowledge of building components and systems.
• Utilizing BIM design software to produce construction drawings.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Be responsible for time management and product quality.
• Keep accurate and up-to-date project accounting on all assigned projects.
• Develop and follow Quality Assurance and Quality Control Plans.
• Be responsible for continuing education and learning based on project needs, as well as the overall needs of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct structural analysis, design, and detailing.
• Perform construction administration, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, conducting site observations, and preparing reports.
• Utilize BIM design software to produce structural drawings.
• Coordinate with other disciplines.
• Assist project managers and follow QA/QC plans.
• Manage multiple assignments concurrently.
• Continue education and learning based on project and team needs.
• Mentor and train less experienced staff.
• Assign and coordinate tasks with engineers-in-training and BIM professionals.
• Collaborate with architects and contractors.

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of professional structural engineering experience.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Working knowledge of US building codes and structural design standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in Texas or ability to obtain licensure in Texas within 3 months of joining Garver.
• Strong understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and a good team player.

Preferred Requirements and Skills

• Master’s degree in civil engineering or architectural engineering with a structural emphasis from an ABET-accredited institution.
• Proficient with Bentley RAM Structural System and RAM Elements.
• Experience with Autodesk Revit and Construction Cloud.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite.
• Experience with AIA MasterSpec.

Grow With Us

Garver offers its employees programs such as company-paid professional memberships, company support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides the tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. By offering highly competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program; Garver walks the talk when it comes to work-life balance.

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. In the top 100 of Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list, with more than 1,400 employees, Garver provides an exceptional level of client service that reflects our people-first culture, which has achieved Zweig Group Best Firm to Work For Legacy Status. Learn how Garver invests in people and places they call home at GarverUSA.com .

Garver is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees. Our employment practices are based upon an individual's capabilities and qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

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