Structural Engineer Team Leader (Cold-Formed / Light Gauge)

ADTEK Engineers, Inc. is a multi-disciplinary engineering firm providing comprehensive civil engineering, structural base building design, and specialty engineering services. Our mission is to deliver high-quality, personalized engineering solutions through collaboration, creativity, and strong client relationships. At ADTEK, our people are our promise and the foundation of our continued success.

We are seeking an experienced Structural Engineer Team Leader to oversee our cold‑formed / light gauge steel department in Fairfax, VA. If you're ready to manage projects from start to finish while leading a team of 4-5 structural professionals, you'll find this role both challenging and rewarding.

What You'll Do

• Lead and Execute Structural Engineering Design
• Perform engineering analyses, calculations, and complete structural project designs.
• Prepare and interpret drawings, layouts, and custom or standard details; redline and lay out full drawing sets for complex projects.
• Conduct field surveys, prepare field reports, and ensure compliance with engineering standards, policies, and best practices.
• Respond to reviewer comments and coordinate with other disciplines throughout the project lifecycle.

Manage Projects from Kickoff Through Completion

• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring they stay on schedule and within budget.
• Lead kickoff meetings, monitor progress, evaluate financial performance, and manage monthly billings and collections.
• Review contracts, scopes of work, proposed changes, and enforce project methods and quality control procedures.
• Handle proposal development, bidding, additional service requests, and printing of construction documents.
• Coordinate internal schedules with client expectations.

Lead, Mentor, and Develop a High‑Performing Team

• Supervise, mentor, and coordinate a team of junior staff; assign work and manage production to support project goals.
• Provide quality control reviews, enforce standards, and ensure adherence to project delivery processes.
• Manage team-related HR responsibilities and foster a collaborative, high-quality work environment.
• Oversee financial performance for the team and maintain profitability.

Cultivate Client Relationships and Support Business Growth

• Maintain and grow repeat business while developing new client relationships.
• Negotiate fees, initiate additional services, and collaborate with marketing staff as needed.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, resolving issues and ensuring a high level of satisfaction.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Conduct annual performance reviews for team members.
• Request and justify staffing additions; participate in hiring and termination decisions.
• Maintain project schedules, workload plans, and billing goals for the team.
• Align internal schedules with client expectations.
• Manage financial performance and ensure team profitability.