Senior Structural Engineering Manager- Buildings

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Role Summary

The Senior Structural Engineering Manager will complete and oversee activities within the Structural Engineering Department.  This position will also provide direct support to the Director of Structural Engineering and assistance to other structural engineers within the department. This position will be responsible for reviewing documents, collaborating with project teams, attending meetings, conducting field observations or inspections and investigating non-compliant conditions. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes most decisions and consults with supervisor as needed.
• Career Path:  Structural Engineering Director
   

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING MANAGEMENT FAMILY – CORE

• Conducts detailed constructability reviews and participates in page-turn review meetings.
• Reviews shop drawing submittals and related technical information for accuracy and adherence.
• Prepares for and attends trade partner pre-installation meetings, possibly leading the discussion for the structural scope.
• Identifies, documents and recommends solutions to construction quality issues.
• Capable of communicating project quality status and issues at project review meetings.
• Identifies non-compliant conditions and trends that need attention/correction using advanced quality recognition skills.
• Creates technical documentation for internal use based on knowledge and review of industry standards (i.e. white papers).
• Provides internal training for structural scopes for JE Dunn project teams.
• Identifies and suggests methods to improve structural efficiency and execution on JE Dunn projects, within parameters that are acceptable to the design team.
• Collaborates with project team for communication with design team on structural issues.  (Structural Engineer of Record maintains responsibility for structural design and any changes incorporated.)
• Conducts quality walks at job sites and manufacturing facilities for structural scopes (i.e. precast, structural steel, cast-in-place).
• Prepares structural drawings and calculations for Design Phase Services projects.
• Collaborates with trade partners on structural issues and solutions.

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

SENIOR STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING MANAGER

In addition, this position will be responsible for the following:

• Reviews structural analysis performed by engineers within structural engineering department.  Shares and implements edits and suggestions as appropriate.
• Executes and manages the preparation of drawings and specifications to comply with design codes and client expectations.
• Interacts with clients to develop structural solutions, including alternates as appropriate.
• Participates in proposal preparation and contract reviews as appropriate.
• Prepares project work plans, including tasks, staff time and fee budgets with a focus on efficiency of work and project priorities.
• Initiates development of structural engineering resources and tools to improve efficiency and structural results for projects.
• Executes white papers and technical support for structural issues encountered on projects.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities