Structural Design Division Manager Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Structural Design Division Manager 5.0 5.0 out of 5 stars Raleigh, NC 27615 • Hybrid work

Job Title:

Design Division Manager Department:

Design Reports To:

Director of Engineering FLSA Status:

Exempt Salary Range:

$135,000•$160,000•Based upon experience.

Location:

Raleigh or Wilmington, NC•MUST

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About Stonewall Structural Engineering:

Our team is small and agile, which allows us to offer the personalized attention and quick service you’d expect from a local, family-owned business. Our reputation is built on keeping our promises and meeting deadlines, a commitment we’ve maintained since opening in 2011. We foster a relaxed work environment, with fun traditions like Hawaiian Shirt Fridays, weekly Monday morning breakfasts, and monthly company-sponsored happy hours for the whole family. At Stonewall, we offer a hybrid work schedule and a flexible time-off policy, promoting a healthy work-life balance. As we continue to grow, we’re on the lookout for the next superstar to join our team!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Design Division Manager is an engineering and operations manager for an established fast-growing design division that specializes in low to mid-rise residential, commercial, and industrial projects. The manager oversees the work product of a team of design engineers, drafters, and project managers, provides proposals for new work, and assists business development in fostering new and/ or existing client relationships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Responsible for profitable operation and growth of the design division and the achievement of long-term departmental goals as defined by the Firm CEO. Oversees preparation of structural drawings by design engineers and drafters by working closely with the design team to coordinate structural drawing layouts and connection details for low to mid-rise residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Ensures the quality and accuracy of structural construction documents produced by the design team and finalizes and stamps structural drawings as needed. Provides the administrative team with timely and accurate quotes for pricing and anticipated start and completion dates for projects. Builds and maintains the design team through hiring, training, incentivizing, and coaching team members. Establishes standard work processes, automate processes, and codifies best practices for the performance and delivery of engineering plans and activities. Coordinates marketing of the department’s services with the Firm’s Marketing Specialist, fosters, and maintains client relationships, and ensures exceptional customer service is provided by the Design Division. Other duties as designed by supervisor or executive staff.

Education & Skills Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering (with a focus in structures) and 10+ years of related experience and/or training; or a Master’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (M.S. or M.C.E.) and 7+ years of related experience and/or training. Professional Engineer (PE) license required. Structural Engineer (passed 16-hour NCEES exam) highly encouraged. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret building Codes, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to draft reports and other business correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the public. To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word processing software; spreadsheet software; drafting software (AutoCAD or Revit); structural calculation software (Enercalc and RetainPro or similar); and structural modeling software (RISA 2D/3D, RAM Elements, or similar).

SUPERVISORY DUTIES

Directly supervises staff in the Design Division. Fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to talk or listen. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Performance of site visits and other field work often requires crawling through confined spaces beneath structures and/or traversing and climbing through unfinished attics.

Work Environment:

Eligible for hybrid onsite. 100% remote in Raleigh until May 2025 pending new office renovation. This position will require occasional travel between the Raleigh and Wilmington offices to support the Design team. The candidate MUST be local to Raleigh or Wilmington. If out of state, you will be required to relocate to the area.

Benefits Offered:

Competitive salary and bonus opportunity. Discretionary Time Off•if you need time off, take it! We want our employees to have a great work life balance. 100% employer-paid health, dental, and vision insurance for our employees with affordable prices for family members. Employer paid life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability.

HSA & FSA

plans. Student loan repayment assistance or 401(k) with a competitive match. Monthly company sponsored happy hours for employees and their families! Weekly Monday morning team breakfast to start the week off right. Casual dress code with Hawaiian shirt Fridays! Hybrid and flexible work schedules with expense stipends. Company paid uniforms for engineers to wear in the field. Additional perk, the laundry is on us!

STONEWALL STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$135,000.00•$160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Parental leave Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Education:

Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

Structural Engineering:

7 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Professional Engineer (Required)

Location:

Raleigh, NC 27615 (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Raleigh, NC 27615