Senior Systems Manager - Structural

The Senior Engineering Manager is an engineering technical and management position. The SEM will manage a cross-functional systems engineering team made up of structural designers.  Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with office standards and project requirements and schedule maintenance and reporting.  This role involves collaboration with senior team members across the organization and external stakeholders to optimize project delivery and execution. 

DUTIES AND REPONSIBILITIES 

• Work as an integrated design and engineering team with Senior Design Associate (SDA) to ensure faithful and profitable execution of VBC Projects under direction of Project Executive and in collaboration with designated manufacturing and construction teams 
• Manage, track, and report on project progress and schedule utilizing standard Design and Engineering reporting methodology (D E schedules, productization score, module matrix, etc) 
• Delegate modeling, drafting, and documentation production to direct reports and systems engineering consultants where needed  
• Manage, coordinate, and review engineering deliverables generated by project members for conformity with documented office standards (including engineering BOM deliverables) 
• Review and manage technical deliverables from engineering sub-consultants for conformity with documented office standards while maintaining project specific requirements 
• Manage and review engineering specific file management to ensure conformity with office standards 
• Generate and record responses to internal and external customer RFIs, revisions, comments, and requests in a professional, timely, and courteous manner 
• Support and assist Senior D E Studio Staff in proposing alternate means and methods and code interpretations for review with Chief Design Officer, manufacturing, construction, consultant teams and external code bodies as required 
• Research and advise on new product, specification, or specialized detail development under the direction of Chief Design Offer and in consultation with Product Engineer and other senior D E Studio staff 
• Collaborate with Senior D E Studio staff to create standards related to RFIs and/or team requests 
• Collaborate with Senior D E Studio staff for DfMA cross training for design and engineering staff 
• Request and review or develop for review standard details for training, mock-up, and documentation in collaboration with architectural SEA and senior manufacturing team 
• Propose revisions and improvements to BIM manuals, procedures, Revit template updates and other items as required for incorporation into office modeling and documentation standards 
• Develop and document engineering specific training and quality assurance procedures and SOPs 
• Conduct periodic project site and | or factory visits and document construction and | or manufacturing progress to ensure compliance with project documentation 
• Support and enforce strategies that will help meet the needs of and improve the level of service to internal and external Customers 
• Manage, coordinate, and record responses to internal and external Customer comments and requests in a professional, timely, and courteous manner

 QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS 

• Minimum associate’s degree in design, construction, or professional degree in Architecture required; bachelor’s degree preferred 
• Engineering, Architecture, and | or Construction experience required 
• 10 Years of experience required 
• DfMA (design for manufacturing and assembly) familiarity required 
• Industrialized Construction experience required 
• AutoCAD and Revit proficiency required  
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency required 
• Bluebeam Revu proficiency preferred 
• Must have foundational knowledge of International Building Codes and local code adaptations for regional markets assigned 
• Must have foundational knowledge of E Design 
• Must have a positive attitude and be able to lead a diverse team 
• Must have exceptional oral and written communication skills 
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized 
• Must have the ability to manage and communicate with remote teams 
• Must have the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines 
• Must be an independent problem-solver and appreciate and thrive in a fast-paced work environment

TEAM CONNECTIVITY 

• Works most closely with designated Senior Design Team and Manufacturing Senior Team 
• Works most closely with systems engineering trade specialists and direct reports 
• Works closely with Project Executives, Project Managers, Project Architects, and Construction Team 
• Works with Director of Systems Engineering, VP of Design Operations and Integration, and Chief Design Officer for initiatives, alignment, and reporting 
• Position located at VBC Manufacturing Facility (4 days per week minimum) 
• Travel to project location and | or D E headquarters expected 3-6 times per year

The Salary Range for this position is $150,000 - $175,000 annually. We also offer the following benefits:

• Highly competitive pay, benefits program, and flexible time-off programs
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• Employee referral programs with charitable donations
• Day of Giving program to volunteer at community charities

VBC is an equal opportunity employer

Salary : $150,000 - $175,000