Chief Engineer (Precast)

Peckham Industries, Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924, delivering high-quality construction materials, products, and services. Through an extensive network of plants, quarries, and terminals, PII provides materials and custom solutions for road construction and maintenance. The company’s construction operations include paving, road reclamation, and precast/prestressed concrete production for parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components.

At Dailey Precast, LLC, a subsidiary of Peckham Industries, Inc., we specialize in the design and manufacturing of precast/prestressed concrete products for projects including parking structures, building exteriors, bridges, sports stadiums, and retaining walls across Metro New York/New Jersey, Upstate New York, and New England.

About the role

The Chief Engineer oversees all structural engineering efforts for the company, specializing in the design and manufacturing of precast concrete products, primarily for parking structures in the commercial construction sector. This leadership role manages both in-house design engineers and third-party subcontracted engineering firms to ensure the successful completion of all engineering design activities, including new structural designs, repair details, and ongoing technical support for sales and production teams. The Chief Engineer ensures compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and innovative engineering solutions.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and manage the internal engineering team, overseeing performance, skills development, and career growth.
• Coordinate subcontracted third-party engineering firms to ensure design accuracy and timely delivery.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to align engineering strategy with business objectives.
• Direct, approve, and provide technical oversight for the design of new precast concrete structures, focusing on parking garages, and review/refine repair and retrofitting solutions for structural integrity and longevity.
• Oversee engineering deliverables to meet project timelines, budget, and performance specifications while collaborating with project managers, sales teams, clients, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Provide engineering insights during project proposals and pre-sales activities, supporting technical sales presentations and ensuring designs align with customer specifications.
• Offer technical support and design problem-solving to the manufacturing team, optimizing production methods for manufacturability, cost-efficiency, and safety.
• Ensure structural designs comply with all relevant codes and industry standards, develop quality assurance processes, and integrate advancements in engineering and materials into company standards.
• Collaborate with the Performance Manager, Plant Manager, and Production teams to streamline operations and align designs with production capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; must obtain PE license in all New England states, New York, and New Jersey within 1 year of hire.
• At least 10 years of structural engineering experience, including leadership experience in the precast concrete industry or commercial construction sector.
• Expertise in designing precast concrete structures, particularly parking structures.
• Proven experience managing teams and coordinating with third-party engineering subcontractors.
• In-depth knowledge of precast concrete design principles and construction practices.
• Understanding of cost implications of engineering design decisions and ability to reduce operational costs through efficient design.
• Proficiency in drafting, modeling, and engineering software such as AutoCAD, Revit, SolidWorks, SAP2000, ETABS, Eriksson software, and Salmons Technologies.
• Strong project management skills with the capacity to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-departmental and client collaboration.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on innovative, cost-effective design solutions.
• Legally authorized to work in the U.S.

Schedule

Full-time position. May require up to 10% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout New York and New England.

Pay

$120,000.00 - $165,000.00 yearly salary.