Engineering Manager, Precast/Prestressed Concrete

Contech Engineered Solutions LLC provides site solutions for engineers, contractors, architects, and owners. The Contech portfolio includes bridges, drainage, erosion control, retaining wall, sanitary sewer, and stormwater management products. Through cost-effective engineered solutions, we help build, support, and sustain land development projects while protecting the environment.

The Position

Contech Engineered Solutions is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead a high-performing team delivering innovative, reliable, and customer-centric engineering solutions for our Precast/Prestressed Concrete product portfolio. This is a leadership role for a technical expert who thrives on guiding people, strengthening processes, and working cross-functionally to support sales, operations, production, and senior leadership.

If you are a collaborative leader with deep precast structural design expertise—and you're energized by coaching teams, improving systems, and supporting complex projects, this is a chance to make a meaningful impact across our organization.

Why Should You Apply?

• Grow your career with an industry leader known for world-class design, manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution.
• Drive innovation and achieve operational excellence across our manufacturing facilities.
• A comprehensive benefits package with options to choose what works best for you and your family.

What You'll Do:

• Lead & Develop a High-Performing Engineering Team
  • Set clear expectations, cultivate a collaborative team environment, and provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and recognition.
  • Manage staffing, workload, performance, and professional development.
• Provide Technical Leadership & Project Oversight
  • Guide and review engineering designs, structural calculations, layouts, estimates, and quotes for precast/prestressed solutions.
  • Lead and manage project submittals—reinforcing, connection design, handling analyses, transportation/erection considerations, and shop drawing review.
  • Support field and fabrication needs, including design for repairs or non-conformances.
• Collaborate Across the Business
  • Partner with sales on design support, specifications, promotion, installation guidance, and customer problem-solving.
  • Build strong relationships with project managers, architects, engineers, contractors, operations, and QA/QC teams to ensure project success.
  • Communicate metrics, recommendations, and insights to senior management.
  • Contribute to ongoing process improvements, strategic initiatives, and efficiency tools across engineering.
• Ensure Technical Excellence
  • Perform engineering analysis and design of precast structures, components, and connections.
  • Review drawings for quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering intent.
  • Respond to shop/field inquiries and coordinate solutions that achieve customer and business goals.
  • Maintain working knowledge of key codes: IBC, ASCE 7, ACI 318, PCI, AISC, AWS.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural preferred).
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license with the ability to obtain registration in multiple states.
• 10 years of industry experience in precast/prestressed, reinforced concrete, and steel design.
• Proven leadership experience supporting engineers, technicians, or project teams.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities, tight deadlines, and multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills—professional, clear, and customer-focused.
• Proficiency in engineering and design software (AutoCAD, MathCAD, Concise, RISA-3D; FEA a plus).
• Demonstrated team-building ability and passion for achieving shared goals.
• Ability to travel up to 15%.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Structural Engineering (S.E.) license.

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