Design Director
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Position Summary
SeamonWhiteside is in search of an ambitious and talented professional to serve as a Design Director in our growing Mount Pleasant SC office.
SW is seeking a Civil Design Director who is a registered engineer with the highest level of design skills and will focus on the leading edge of design trends in the industry. They are a knowledge resource to the entire Civil Engineering department working in our Mount Pleasant office. The Design Director will assist in design development oversight and provide feedback on site plan designs created by fellow engineers. In addition this position will require vast knowledge of a wide range of complex designs from conception to completion.
This position will provide a heavy QA/QC presence as well as provide mentorship to Civil Practice Leaders Directors Team Leaders Project Managers and Project Coordinators. The Design Director reviews SW design standards and procedures and will lead trainings for the whole department when new practices are implemented.
About Us
Since the companys beginning in 1985 weve blended the disciplines of civil engineering and landscape architecture from concept to completion to create places of legacy and inspiration for our clients community and family. There is a big difference in how engineers and landscape architects visualize a project. At SW we approach every plan from both points of view working together to create a successfully integrated venture. In our world thats a good thing.
With the goal of being the best design firm in the region the SW leadership team continues to attract the brightest talent each with a unique expertise in one of the many facets of land design. SW has a diverse portfolio at a variety of scales in both the public and private sector including mixeduse commercial developments urban and suburban multifamily healthcare office high end resort and parks and recreation projects.
With over 150 employees and offices in Mount Pleasant Greenville Summerville and Spartanburg SC as well as Charlotte and Raleigh NC SW inspires employees to stand behind its tagline Elevating the site design experience. Company culture is at the core of who we are. SW offers a mentorship program and other professional growth opportunities. In addition company sponsored events such as golf tournaments sports teams and happy hours along with philanthropic endeavors provide opportunities throughout the year to lift morale and strengthen bonds between coworkers.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Perform all skills defined in Civil Practice Leader job description at a high level of proficiency
- Heavily participates in QA/QC process
- Continuously improve the civil design processes across SW
- Assists in redline sets of plans and provide design oversight to civil engineering department
- Review and direct SW design standards for civil engineering
- Coordinates with CA department on lessons from the field to continually update and improve detail standards
- Operate as a liaison between the CA department and Civil Engineering
- Strong understanding of industry standards codes and regulations
- Proven record of leadership including inspiring others and motivating others
- Mentor Practice Leaders Team Leaders project managers and project coordinators
- Finds and directs continuing education opportunities for the office and Civil Engineering community
- Provide critical and regular feedback to the innovation department based on design knowledge
- Mastery level in ICPR WaterCAD Civil 3D SEDCAD HECRAS Hydraflow google maps storm sewers microstation Geopak InRoads IDEAL model
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Bachelors degree in civil engineering or related field
Experience: 15 years of experience Professional Engineering (PE) License
Desired Skills
- Expert in Civil Engineering land design and permitting processes
- Expert in Microsoft and adobe suites
- High level of understanding of drainage road water/sewer etc.
- Specialized design expert for the office or the organization at large
- Leading/participating in panels and presentations inside and outside of the office
- Strong analytical and problemsolving skills with the ability to implement solutions
- Superb communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with the department
- Participate with professional organizations at a national regional and local level
Other Skills/Abilities
- Excellent written verbal and graphic communication skills
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Excellent problem solving and critical thinking skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills ability to effectively interact with individuals at all levels
- Ability to be both creative and analytical
- Positive solutionoriented attitude
- Detailoriented and accurate
- Ability to work in a team environment
SW Benefits
- Flexible schedule (Work/Life Balance)
- 10 Company Paid Holidays
- 100 Company paid Dental STD LTD and Term Life Insurance
- Monthly Cell Phone Reimbursement
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Medical Vision Voluntary Term Life Accidental Critical Illness Allstate Term to 100 Life Insurance and Nationwide Pet Insurance.
- 401K with employer match
- Health Savings Account (HSA)/ Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Wellness Program
For more information on our company and benefits please visit our website at www.Seamonwhiteside
SeamonWhiteside is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race national origin gender gender identity sexual orientation protected veteran status disability age or other legally protected status.
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Employment Type
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