Practice Builder - Building Structures

About the Role

This position will support the growth of our building structures practice in the Dallas Metroplex, sitting in our Frisco office. The successful candidate will be given a great deal of autonomy to lead, direct, and grow their business. With success, this individual will enjoy the rewards of an impressive bonus program with the potential to advance to ownership.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain good relationships with coworkers, industry peers, and clients.
• Perform and review structural design calculations, prepare project document submittal packages, and maintain the highest quality for the entire project.
• Conduct site investigations and structural evaluations while documenting field observations and preparing technical reports.
• Support and participate in meetings and presentations with clients, owners, contractors, and design team members.
• Contribute to identifying project opportunities through networking with new and existing clients.
• Leadership responsibilities:
  • Operate with integrity and sound business principles.
  • Provide vision, business planning, and strategy.
  • Establish goals.
  • Build and maintain positive client relationships.
  • Maintain open communication with partners and team.
  • Grow and lead a structural practice.
• Manage projects profitably, transition work to qualified staff, grow and mentor staff, and act as a positive leader and mentor.
• Write proposals, scopes of work, and budgets for projected work.

Requirements

• At least 12 years of diversified structural engineering experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer desired.
• History of providing technical design and planning on a variety of structures projects.
• Knowledge in AutoCAD, Revit, and SketchUp with some ability to produce drawings and details, as needed.
• Knowledge and experience in structural analysis and design software.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and technical skills.
• Strong client contacts/relationships with the desire and ability to continually engage with clients.
• Ability to effectively communicate positively at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to manage and mentor staff and direct resources effectively in a positive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to manage projects profitably.

Benefits

• Exceptional Retirement Plan: 2-to-1 company match on up to 4% of eligible compensation (salary + bonus) and additional profit-sharing contribution.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Time Off: Personal leave, flexible scheduling, floating holidays, and half-day Fridays.
• Financial Wellness: Student loan matching in our 401(k), and performance-based bonuses.
• Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement and extensive internal training programs.
• Family-Friendly Benefits: New Parent Leave, family building benefits, and childcare resources.