Director of Structural Engineering
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing engineering operations managing staff and serving as the lead Professional Engineer for the office. The selected candidate will act as the technical authority for structural and restoration projects and will lead projects from initial assessment through construction completion.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as the lead PE for the office and provide technical oversight for all structural and restoration projects
Manage day-to-day engineering operations and supervise engineering staff
Lead Phase 1 and Phase 2 Milestone Inspections for existing buildings in Florida
Prepare and review structural drawings calculations specifications reports and technical documentation
Manage projects from initial assessment through construction completion
Write and review MasterFormat specifications for building restoration projects
Oversee construction administration activities including shop drawing reviews submittals RFIs contractor coordination field observations and reporting
Conduct forensic investigations involving structural failures water intrusion and construction defects
Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers and support staff
Attend and lead meetings with clients contractors and project teams
Maintain quality control and consistency across all deliverables
Contribute to process improvements and support the continued growth of the firm
Qualifications:
Bachelors or Masters degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Licensed Professional Engineer in Florida required; Structural Engineer license preferred
Minimum 7 years of structural engineering experience focused on building structures
24 years of experience in building restoration forensic engineering or related work
Experience with Phase 1 and Phase 2 Milestone Inspections in Florida
Strong knowledge of the Florida Building Code ASCE ACI and AISC standards
Experience with structural engineering software such as RISA RAM ETABS SAFE ADAPT and/or Revit
Proficiency in MasterFormat specification writing
Strong communication technical writing and leadership skills
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced client-facing environment
Compensation:
Base salary range of $125000$200000 depending on experience
Performance bonus opportunity
Clear path for long-term growth and increased leadership responsibility within the organization
Job Type:
Full-time
Required Skills:
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must meet one of the following: Bachelors degree in Civil Structural or Architectural Engineering Professional degree in Architecture Registered Building Inspector or General Contractor license 4 years of threshold inspection training under a Special Inspector Preferred Qualifications Bachelors in Civil Engineering EIT BN CGC PE or RA license Experience in concrete restoration Knowledge of Florida Building Code (FBC) ASCE AISC and ACI Key Responsibilities Perform special inspections on restoration and new construction projects Inspect swing stages and scaffolding (training provided if needed) Assist with construction administration (shop drawings submittals RFIs field observations) Participate in project meetings with clients and internal teams Manage multiple projects and ensure timely execution Ideal candidates are organized technically strong and comfortable working in a fast-paced engineering environment.
