Structural Engineering Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Welcome to FSB’s Structural Engineering team , where design strength meets thoughtful problem-solving. Our work shapes the backbone of every project, requiring precision, coordination, and a deep understanding of how structures perform in the real world.

We’re seeking a Structural Engineering Manager to lead a team of engineers while driving the delivery of complex building projects. This role combines technical leadership, team development, and production oversight to ensure projects meet the highest standards for quality, performance, and constructability.

We take pride in delivering work that is efficient, resilient, and built to last. And we do it through strong collaboration, shared expertise, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Team Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee a team of structural engineers and technicians across multiple projects, ensuring work is well planned, coordinated, and aligned with project goals and deadlines
• Plan, assign, and manage team workload and production efforts, translating project requirements into clear work plans aligned with scope, schedule, and staffing capacity
• Provide technical leadership in the design and analysis of structural systems, guiding decision-making and resolving complex engineering challenges
• Oversee the development and coordination of structural deliverables, including drawings, specifications, and calculations, ensuring accuracy, constructability, and completeness
• Serve as a subject matter expert in structural systems, codes, and materials, supporting multidisciplinary coordination and informed project decisions
• Drive the implementation and continuous improvement of structural standards, tools, and processes to enhance quality, efficiency, and consistency

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop team members through mentorship, feedback, and formal performance evaluations, supporting both technical growth and career development
• Monitor team performance, workload, andutilization, proactivelyidentifyingrisks, gaps, or inefficiencies and communicating with leadership
• Support staffing and workforce planning, including recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding to build and sustaina strong team
• Ensure accountability across the team by setting clear expectations, tracking progress, and addressing performance or delivery challenges
• Align team effort with project scope, schedule, and budget, contributing to planning, forecasting, and overall project success
• Foster a culture of collaboration, communication, and continuous improvement while reinforcing QA/QC standards and the professional standard of care

Required Skills

• Ability to lead technical discussions and present structural design solutions to clients, consultants, and regulatory authorities
• Strong collaboration with Project Managers and multi-disciplinary teams to align design, scope, schedule, and budget expectations
• Demonstrated ability to lead structural design efforts across all phases, including analysis, documentation, and construction administration
• Advanced expertise in structural systems design, codes, and materials, with the ability to resolve complex technical and constructability challenges
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
• Proficiency in structural analysis and modeling tools such as RISA-3D, RISA Floor, or ADAPT, along with Revit and Microsoft Office Suite

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (or Architectural Engineering with Structural focus) from an ABET-accredited program; Master’s degree preferred
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) required; Structural Engineer (SE) preferred
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive structural engineering experience, including leadership and project delivery responsibilities

At FSB, we’re focused on delivering work that performs, lasts, and makes an impact. If you’re a leader who enjoys solving complex structural challenges, developing strong teams, and raising the standard of design, you’ll find a meaningful opportunity to lead and grow here.

Frankfurt-Short-Bruza Associates, P.C. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.