Structural Business Class Leader

About the role

Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of structural business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
Collaborate on structural business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
Participate in structural business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
Participate in structural business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
Oversight and collaboration with structural team leads/staff and work cooperatively with National Directors
Take responsibility for the operations of the structural section including team growth, staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support
In conjunction with structural team leads, take administrative responsibility for structural section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other multidiscipline team members
Participate in project quality checks and reviews with various governing agencies for technical content and code compliance
As a technical lead, conduct schematic, design development and contract document, design and production work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of agreed-upon schedules and budgets
Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing (planning, proposals, and interviews)

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for area coordination, monitoring and improvement of technical competencies of structural business class staff and products to meet client needs and market drivers, all within direction and goals of business class plans
• Participate in delivery of project services to meet client expectations
• Collaborate on structural business class efforts with area operations, marketing and project management
• Participate in structural business class practice and professional discipline groups, project teams and activities to continually improve standards and best practices, and implement effective quality assurance and quality control reviews
• Participate in structural business class strategic planning, budgeting and plan implementation
• Oversight and collaboration with structural team leads/staff and work cooperatively with National Directors
• Take responsibility for the operations of the structural section including team growth, staff development, profitability, morale, quality control, and marketing support
• In conjunction with structural team leads, take administrative responsibility for structural section staff and technical service functions, and lead and coordinate services with other multidiscipline team members
• Participate in project quality checks and reviews with various governing agencies for technical content and code compliance
• As a technical lead, conduct schematic, design development and contract document, design and production work sessions at the project site in conjunction with the Project Manager, Project Architect and other disciplines
• Track the financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust the work effort with the team to ensure that the work is completed within the parameters of agreed-upon schedules and budgets
• Establish client relations, and participate in the marketing (planning, proposals, and interviews)

Requirements

• Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand
• Prior leadership and direct supervision of a team of engineers and designers spread out geographically
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• A minimum of 10 years experience in structural design of vertical buildings and/or water bearing structures; previous experience with an architectural/ engineering or engineering consulting firm desired
• Preference given to local candidates
• Proficiency with the following software packages: RISA, STAAT Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, Microsoft Office, REVIT and BlueBeam
• Licensed as Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Texas, with structural focus; licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

Skills

• Technical expertise in structural design of vertical buildings and/or water bearing structures
• Leadership and supervisory skills
• Project management and coordination skills
• Software proficiency in RISA, STAAT Pro, SAP2000, ETABS, Microsoft Office, REVIT and BlueBeam
• Ability to manage and develop diverse teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Benefits

• Employee ownership culture
• Professional and industry association engagement opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Competitive compensation package
• Health and wellness programs
• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Salary range: $80,000 - $120,000 annually

Schedule

Full-time

Benefits

• Health and wellness programs
• Retirement savings plan
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible work schedule
• Employee ownership culture

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a Professional, Architecture, Engineering or closely related field
• 10 years of experience
• Committed to quality, improvement and HDR values
• Maintains a professional or engineering registration and has related technical experience
• Experienced in development and management of diverse teams
• Works cooperatively with other area business class leaders, operations managers, technical directors and marketing managers on business class efforts
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must