Engineering Manager

About the role

The Engineering Manager oversees the current engineering department at Western Partitions, Inc., a leading contractor in drywall, prefabrication, metal studs, acoustical systems, wall panels, fireproofing, firestopping, stucco, claddings, painting, windows, doors/frames/hardware, and more.

Responsibilities

• Supports all of WPI’s engineering needs across regional operations.
• Prepares drawings and calculations for design team, GC, and AHJ review, with a professional engineering stamp as required.
• Serves as the face of the department, focusing on CFMF construction techniques and lean construction practices.
• Manages and mentors a team of engineers and drafters, including performance evaluations, workload assignments, and professional development.
• Provides rapid and expert field support for active construction projects, including stamped sketches and drawing revisions as needed.
• Collaborates with the prefab department on pre-construction engineering, panel design, lifting design, and means and methods.
• Maintains awareness of current and upcoming building codes, industry trends, and new CFMF technologies, and disseminates key updates across all WPI regions.
• Conducts regular check-ins with the EVP, COO, and Regional Managers to monitor project backlog, staffing needs, and cross-regional communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural emphasis.
• Active Professional Engineering (PE) license with the ability to obtain licensure in any state WPI operates within.
• 10+ years of experience directly with CFMF engineering.
• Proven experience managing a team of multiple employees.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities across regions and teams.
• Comfortable working independently and making sound engineering judgments under pressure.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to work collaboratively at all levels of the organization.
• Willingness to travel to jobsites, facilities, and events as needed.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience in construction and prefabrication environments.
• Familiarity with major WPI project markets: Mission Critical, Hospitality, Higher Education, Tenant Improvement, Commercial, and Multi-tenant Residential.
• Prior managerial experience at an engineering company specializing in CFMF design.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Incentive bonus plan
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, prescription drug, dental and vision insurance plans with flexible spending account option
• Life insurance, accidental death, and disability benefits
• Flexible paid time off policy and paid holidays