Manager of Building Structures – Industrial

Job Description

Overview

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Manager of Building Structures Industrial to join our team in Exton PA leading a high-performing structural engineering group delivering complex fast-paced design/build projects in the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors.

This is a strategic leadership role for a senior structural engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence team leadership and client partnership. You will lead multidisciplinary collaboration shape technical standards and drive the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support industrial innovation.

Your role

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead mentor and develop a team of structural engineers and designers fostering a culture of technical excellence accountability and collaboration
• Guide career development conduct performance reviews and support succession planning
• Partner with Practice and Technical Directors to build capability and elevate technical standards

Technical Excellence & Project Delivery

• Serve as the technical authority for structural design on complex industrial projects
• Review approve and ensure the quality of structural deliverables across the team
• Sign and seal designs where required ensuring compliance with state regulations
• Lead structural design efforts for:
  • Steel-framed buildings (industrial manufacturing and commercial support facilities)
  • Concrete foundations slabs and specialty structures
• Apply advanced analysis methods and validate designs through engineering judgment and hand calculations

Client & Business Impact

• Act as a trusted advisor to clients defining project requirements and delivering solutions aligned to scope budget and schedule
• Support business development efforts helping to grow client relationships and secure new work
• Ensure projects meet financial schedule and quality targets contributing directly to business performance and backlog growth

Operational Excellence

• Drive continuous improvement in design quality project delivery and team efficiency
• Champion safety and compliance across all phases of design and construction
• Collaborate cross-functionally with architecture MEP and process engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
• Support construction through RFIs shop drawing review and technical guidance

About you

• Bachelors degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Masters preferred; MBA or leadership training a plus)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain additional state licensure
• 15 years of structural engineering experience including industrial project experience
• 3 years of leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects
• Strong expertise in structural design tools (e.g. RISA STAAD Tekla Tedds)
• Experience with Revit (preferred) and AutoCAD
• Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication and client-facing skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels

Rewards & benefits

At AtkinsRéalis our valuesSafety Integrity Collaboration Innovation and Excellenceare more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture guide our decisions and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow succeed and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical dental vision company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting employee stock purchase plan Paid Time Off leaves of absences options flexible work options recognition and employee satisfaction programs employee assistance program and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.

About AtkinsRéalis

Were AtkinsRéalis a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people data and technology to transform the worlds infrastructure and energy systems. Together with our industry partners and clients and our global team of consultants designers engineers and project managers we can change the world. Were committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.

Additional information

Expected compensation range is between $185000 - $220000 annually depending on skills experience and geographical location.

Are you ready to expand your career with us Apply today and help us shape something extraordinary.

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