Manager of Building Structures - Industrial

Job Title Manager of Building Structures – Industrial (Industrial Construction) Location Exton, PA (also consider candidates near other major AtkinsRéalis offices in the United States) Overview Job Description Overview AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Manager of Building Structures – Industrial to join our team centered in Exton, PA, although candidates located near another major AtkinsRéalis office within the United States will also be considered. In this leadership role, you will oversee a high-performing structural engineering team responsible for delivering complex, fast-paced design-build projects across the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, support project execution, and foster a collaborative, results-oriented team environment. This is a strategic leadership role for a senior structural engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, team leadership, and client partnership. You will lead multidisciplinary collaboration, shape technical standards, and drive the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support industrial innovation. Your Role Leadership & Team Development Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration. Guide career development, conduct performance reviews, and support succession planning. Partner with Practice and Technical Directors to build capability and elevate technical standards. Technical Excellence & Project Delivery Serve as the technical authority for structural design on complex industrial projects. Review, approve, and ensure the quality of structural deliverables across the team. Sign and seal designs where required, ensuring compliance with state regulations. Lead structural design efforts for steel-framed buildings (industrial, manufacturing, and commercial support facilities). Lead structural design efforts for concrete foundations, slabs, and specialty structures. Apply advanced analysis methods and validate designs through engineering judgment and hand calculations. Client & Business Impact Act as a trusted advisor to clients, defining project requirements and delivering solutions aligned to scope, budget, and schedule. Support business development efforts, helping to grow client relationships and secure new work. Ensure projects meet financial, schedule, and quality targets, contributing directly to business performance and backlog growth. Operational Excellence Drive continuous improvement in design quality, project delivery, and team efficiency. Champion safety and compliance across all phases of design and construction. Collaborate cross-functionally with architecture, MEP, and process engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions. Support construction through RFIs, shop drawing review, and technical guidance. About you Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred; MBA or leadership training a plus). Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain additional state licensure. 15+ years of structural engineering experience, including industrial project experience. 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects. Strong expertise in structural design tools (e.g., RISA, STAAD, Tekla Tedds). Experience with Revit (preferred) and AutoCAD. Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities. Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Rewards & Benefits Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting Employee stock purchase plan Paid Time Off Leaves of absences options Flexible work options Recognition and employee satisfaction programs Employee assistance program Voluntary benefits About AtkinsRéalis We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world’s infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more. Compensation Expected compensation range is between $185,000 - $205,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location. Equal Opportunity AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability. Please review AtkinsRéalis’ Equal Opportunity Statement here. Diversity & Inclusion We strongly believe that world-class talent makes no distinctions based on gender, ethnic or national origin, sexual identity and orientation, age, religion or disability, but enriches itself through these differences. Employment Type & Diversity Statement Worker Type Employee Job Type Regular. At AtkinsRéalis, we seek to hire individuals with diverse characteristics, backgrounds and perspectives. #J-18808-Ljbffr Snc-Lavalin