Underwater Inspection - Senior Project Manager

Collins Engineers, Inc.; North Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a highly motivated Structural Engineer-Diver to manage the Underwater Inspection Group in North Charleston, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will lead underwater and topside inspections, manage dive teams, and maintain client relationships while overseeing design projects.

This role offers significant career growth opportunities, business development activities, and responsibilities in training and managing staff. Experience in bridge and waterfront projects is essential.

Relocation assistance is available for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Experience in bridge and waterfront inspections.
• Strong background in project management.
• Ability to manage and coordinate dive teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform underwater and topside inspections.
• Review inspection and assessment reports.
• Coordinate with dive teams and clients.
• Ensure effective communication with stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Project management

Creative design practice/problem solving

Client relations

Engineering computations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Computer-assisted engineering and design software

Job description

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Engineer-Diver to play a key role as an Underwater Inspection Group Manager on our team in North Charleston, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge, waterfront, and other transportation inspection and design projects. We are looking for a skilled professional who can bring creative design practice/problem solving skills balanced with a solid background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, manage and coordinate dive teams, and liaise with clients and government agencies. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth and the opportunity to grow and manage a successful structural inspection and design group. There will be the opportunity to engage in business development activities and professional organizations.

Typical Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs underwater and topside bridge inspections, and waterfront facility inspections.
• Assists in the review of inspection and assessment reports.
• Field work required, which could include nights and weekends.
• Reviews and interprets plans and design drawings.
• Documents findings and assists in the review of inspection and assessment reports.
• Supports the development of recommendations for maintenance or repairs.
• Collaborates with and directs junior engineers/technicians on inspections.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software to prepare project deliverables.
• Communicates effectively with engineering teams and project stakeholders.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Requires travel (25-50% of time).
• Participates in training programs to enhance inspection skills.
• Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Oversees the use of computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Successfully develops and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
• Supervises select group of employees and support staff. Manages the staff and is responsible for technical training, career development, and performance of all assigned staff.
• Responsible for identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified technical personnel.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Follows established communication processes and systems to ensure effective communication with staff, clients, and corporate office.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Relocation is available