Design-Group Manager (48295)

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Engineer to play a key role as the Design Group Manager to lead a team in our Salt Lake City, Utah, office. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge and transportation design projects. We are looking for a skilled professional who can bring creative design practice/problem solving skills balanced with a solid background bridge construction. This position requires the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and direct designers. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth and the opportunity to grow and manage a successful structural design group. There will be the opportunity to engage in business development activities and professional organizations.

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Oversees the use of computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Serves as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.
• Assists the Regional Manager in Business Development efforts.
• Supervises and monitors client relationships strategies.
• Successfully develops and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Supervises select group of employees and support staff. Manages the staff and is responsible for technical training, career development and performance of all assigned staff.
• Serves as a coach for engineering and technical staff.
• Responsible for identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified technical personnel.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Follows established communication processes and systems to ensure effective communication with staff, clients, and corporate office.
• Relocation is available

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