Vice President - Structural Evaluation

KSE is a mid-size construction management and engineering firm ranking in the ENR Top 100 for CM and ENR Top 500 for design services. With seven offices across four states (NY, NJ, PA and CT), the firm has been providing transportation and public infrastructure construction services for more than three and half decades. KSE offers a full range of employee benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurances, a 401(k) plan, paid time off, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), long- and short-term disabilities, and term life insurance. KSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Position: Vice President - Structural Evaluation

Reports to: President/Director

Technical Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and oversight for a team of 15 engineers and inspectors within the Newark Structural Evaluation group.
• Coordinate staffing, resource planning, and workload distribution in collaboration with the Mount Laurel inspection group.
• Serve as the primary liaison between clients, staff, and executive leadership to ensure clear communication and high-quality project outcomes.
• Manage project budgets, schedules, deliverables, and ensure compliance with internal quality control (QC) procedures.
• Review and approve project/subcontractor invoices, project initiation forms (PIFs), and timesheets.
• Oversee project financial performance, forecasting, and profitability tracking.
• Support business development by assisting in proposal preparation, fee estimates, and client presentations.
• Promote a culture of accountability, professional growth, and collaboration within the department.
• Ensure all work adheres to applicable structural standards, codes, and regulatory requirements.

Preferred Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of management experience leading engineering or inspection teams.
• Proven experience managing multi-disciplinary engineering projects and large inspection programs.
• Strong financial management skills, including budgeting, invoicing, and project tracking.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools; familiarity with structural analysis software is a plus

Educational /Professional Experience Required

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) required; master’s degree preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in both New York and New Jersey required.

General Qualities

• Has excellent communication and writing skills.
• Possesses a thorough knowledge of structural inspection processes.
• Excellent Microsoft Word and Excel experience and ability to navigate company internet-based systems.
• Experience writing proposals and developing project cost estimates.
• Proactive self-starter capable of setting a positive example for the staff.

Pay Transparency

Base salary is $150,000 to $200,000 per year. Base salary is only one part of KS Engineers total compensation, which includes an annual discretionary bonus.

Professional Development

• Actively participates in professional development and training and licensing.

KS Engineers, P.C. is an EOE/AA/VEV/Disabled Employer. KSE will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status, or other status protected by law.