What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Department Manager position at NPAworldwide?
Job Description
An industry-leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Structural Department Manager to lead a high-performing structural engineering team and drive major transportation, infrastructure, and public works projects across Pennsylvania and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a growing division, influence strategic direction, and work on impactful projects that shape communities.
What Youll Lead & Deliver
What Youll Bring
Why This Role Is Exciting
This is more than a management role its a leadership platform. Youll guide a department poised for expansion, influence major structural initiatives, and have the autonomy to shape the future of a respected engineering practice. For an ambitious structural engineering professional with a passion for technical excellence and client engagement, this is a chance to leave a lasting mark.
An industry-leading engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Structural Department Manager to lead a high-performing structural engineering team and drive major transportation, infrastructure, and public works projects across Pennsylvania and beyond. This is a rare opportunity to take the helm of a growing division, influence strategic direction, and work on impactful projects that shape communities.
What Youll Lead & Deliver
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Structural Engineers and Designers
- Oversee design and analysis of bridges, culverts, buildings, and diverse infrastructure assets
- Secure, plan, manage, and monitor local, county, and state bridge projectsincluding permitting
- Conduct and manage bridge inspections
- Prepare compelling and efficient project proposals
- Provide construction support services including contract administration, project coordination, permitting, and budget management
- Maintain strong financial oversight of division projects, ensuring compliance with utilization, profitability, and budgetary objectives
- Drive strategic growth of the Corporate Structural Engineering Discipline
- Represent the company in professional and civic organizations (ASCE, NSPE, Chamber, etc.)
- Strengthen and expand client relationships
What Youll Bring
- B.S. in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in PA required; NJ PE preferred
- 10 years of progressive structural engineering experience
- Proven background working with local and state agencies
- Experience with PennDOT or Turnpike projects is highly preferred
- Demonstrated success developing client relationships and winning new work
- Exceptional communication, project management, and business development abilities
- Strong leadership and organizational skills with a track record of meeting contractual and financial requirements
- Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D (preferred)
- Knowledge of structural design software, including PennDOT systems
Why This Role Is Exciting
This is more than a management role its a leadership platform. Youll guide a department poised for expansion, influence major structural initiatives, and have the autonomy to shape the future of a respected engineering practice. For an ambitious structural engineering professional with a passion for technical excellence and client engagement, this is a chance to leave a lasting mark.