Structural Department Manager

• Job Summary Structural engineer who can manage a team of Technical Managers, structural engineers, EITs and designer/drafters. This individual will be responsible to provide building structural engineering expertise and to lead the structural technical staff. In this role, you will coordinate with National Structural Engineering Lead and other Department Managers, manage workload among staff, provide project leadership on complex projects, provide quality control reviews and be prepared to act as Engineer of Record on projects performed by staff. This role requires development of structural engineering scopes of work and associated fees. Also, this role will require some business development activities periodically throughout the year.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesUnder minimal supervision, engineer who analyzes design criteria and applicable codes, client scope of work, project requirements and prepares calculations required for the production of structural engineering construction drawings and specifications for building and non-building projects.
• Prepares moderately complex studies, construction documents, basic reports and other supporting documentation to support structural building design.
• Prepares technical specifications.
• Interprets data and prepares drawings for building and non-building projects.
• Provide engineering and project support to the Designer of Record (DOR).
• Act as DOR, as required.
• Provide clear redlines for EIT’s and BIM designers.
• Ability to check design calculations performed by others and conduct detailed quality control reviews.
• Ability to follow MBI project standards and team protocols, as well as hold staff accountable to do the same.
• Ability to review and comment on construction submittals, respond to Contractor Requests for Information (RFI) and review corrective action for field errors.
• High proficiency in Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat PDF, and MS Teams.
• Communicates with Senior Engineers, other disciplines and Project Managers, schedules and attends internal meetings, as necessary, and documents important action items for the next meeting.
• Defines scope of work and man-hour estimates.
• Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training activities: attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training.
• Responsible for maintaining professional licensure. Maintain an active NCEES record and obtain new licensure as required.
• Occasionally visits project sites, reporting and documenting findings to Project Manager and/or Owner.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities Provide guidance to team of structural technical staff.Experience 10+ years of experience. Masters degree may substitute 1-2 years of experience.Education Bachelor’s degree in Structural, Architectural or Civil Engineering.Minimum Qualifications, Skills and AbilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proficiency with RAM SS, RISA 3D, Tekla Structural Designer, ETABS, Revit, Enercalc, Microsoft Excel, MS Office Suite
• Familiar with structural design codes such as IBC, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, AISC, TMS, and ACI.
• Familiar with Unified Facilities Criteria and UFGS is preferred.
• Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Maintain professional licensure in state which employee resides.
• Available for periodic travel.

Licenses/Registrations Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE)

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $121,613-$189,172. This will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off
• Commuter and wellness benefits

Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

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