Structural Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity

StaffRight Associates is seeking a visionary leader to steer a growing structural division within a premier, multidisciplinary engineering organization. As the Department Head, you will champion the delivery of resilient, forward-thinking structural solutions that directly enhance public and private infrastructure throughout Southeastern Pennsylvania.

This strategic leadership position empowers you to cultivate a high-achieving technical team, deepen key stakeholder partnerships, and direct diverse, high-impact regional initiatives. Supported by an established, cross-functional network of internal experts spanning civil, environmental, transportation, and geospatial disciplines, you will possess the comprehensive resources necessary to drive innovation and elevate your professional trajectory.

What You’ll Do

• Direction: Architect the strategic vision for the structural division, managing personnel growth, workload distribution, and overall engineering execution.
• Design: Spearhead the structural conceptualization and detailed engineering for diverse assignments, including civic facilities, public works infrastructure, and rehabilitation initiatives.
• Consultation: Serve as the principal technical advisor for external partners, guaranteeing clear communications, precise engineering accuracy, and exceptional project delivery.
• Mentorship: Nurture the professional advancement of junior and mid-level engineering staff by providing rigorous technical oversight and quality assurance reviews.
• Integration: Collaborate seamlessly with internal multidisciplinary teams to deliver unified, comprehensive engineering solutions.
• Administration: Oversee project financial health, master scheduling, and resource allocation to maximize operational efficiency and profitability.
• Development: Cultivate lasting relationships with municipal entities, government bodies, and institutional clients to secure future business pipelines.
• Compliance: Monitor evolving building regulations, regional codes, and pioneering industry methodologies to maintain cutting-edge design standards.

What You Bring

• Credentials: Credentialed with a Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering (a Master’s degree is highly advantageous).
• Licensure: Registered Professional Engineer (PE) status within the Commonwealth, or the immediate capacity to secure reciprocity.
• Experience: Accumulation of 8 to 15 years of progressive advancement within structural design and complex project oversight.
• Leadership: Demonstrated capability to guide engineering teams, optimize workflows, and successfully execute major infrastructure assignments.
• Technical Breadth: Mastery in designing with diverse materials, including structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and timber across varied facility types.
• Software Acumen: Proficiency utilizing advanced structural modeling and drafting platforms to execute complex analytical workflows.
• Communication: Exceptional articulation skills necessary to command client presentations, anchor stakeholder meetings, and author winning project proposals.