Structural Engineer/Project Manager, Division of Structural Engineering Design

About the job Structural Engineer/Project Manager, Division of Structural Engineering Design

Job Summary:

The position at the Structural Engineer/ Project Manager level entails work including initiation, oversight and design of building structural components from foundation to roof framing on buildings ranging from single-story residential projects to high-rise commercial and residential projects. Lso entails the evaluation of existing condition, the design of structural repair and envelope of protection systems, the management of bidding and construction processes, field observation/verification of work in process, and close client and contractor interaction. Building materials include reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel, light gauge steel, wood, aluminum, fiberglass, and others from time-to-time. Review of shop drawings and construction field observations and inspections will also be required.

Knowledge/Skills Required:

1. Computer proficiency including structural analysis and design applications

2. Communication (verbal and written)

3. Building and material codes

4. Management of staff and projects

Attitude/Traits/Appearance:

1. Professional

2. Courteous

3. Cooperative

4. Mature

5. Punctual

6. Neat

7. Accurate

8. Detail-oriented

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Produce design information for drawings.

2. Prepare specifications and engineering reports.

3. Manage simple to complex projects from start to finish.

4. Oversee, review, sign and seal drawings, reports and specifications.

5. Assign work to and manage production of Project Engineers and Drafter as required.

6. Meet required and promised project deadlines.

7. Assure timely and profitable completion of projects.

8. Interact with clients.

9. Develop proposals for new projects.

10. Review time entries and generate invoices.

11. Initiate, manage, oversee and take responsibility for design projects.

12. Analyze engineering design problems.

13. Confer with engineering, technical, or manufacturing personnel.

14. Read blueprints and technical drawings.

15. Use computer-aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks.

16. Use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses.

17. Ensure conformance to building regulations.

18. Evaluate construction quality.

19. Inspect project operations or site to determine specification compliance.

20. Interpret property for construction, condition or design.

21. Interpret maps for architecture, construction or engineering project.

22. Recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints.

23. Understand construction specifications.

24. Understand engineering data or reports.

25. Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques.

26. Use field notes in technical drawings.

27. Create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts.

28. Draw maps or charts.

29. Adhere to safety procedures.

30. Other duties as assigned.

Behavioral Expectations:

1. Service - Anticipates and responds to the needs of clients, co-workers, managers, and the community. Recognizes the needs of others and takes appropriate steps

2. Communication - Expresses and receives, through word, body language and listening skills, all information needed for job performance. Presents information (verbal and/or written) in a clear and concise manner that is easy to hear or read and understand

3. Teamwork - Promotes a spirit of unity which enables the group to work together to achieve a common goal. Takes initiative to perform job and/or assist co-workers, supporting the work of others in accomplishing the mission of the Company.

4. Professionalism - Presents a positive image of himself/herself and of Karins Engineering Group, Inc. Exhibits behaviors, which demonstrate competence, reliability, self-control, honesty, and appropriate overall appearance while rendering service.

5. Character - Demonstrates appropriate levels of respect and courtesy toward clients, co-workers, managers, and the community. Displays open-mindedness, objectivity, flexibility, concern for environment, and process improvement.

Critical Demands:

1. Ability to prioritize, work independently and handle stress

2. Ability to work cooperatively as a team member of Karins Engineering Group, Inc.

3. Ability to manage the professional, technical and financial aspects of job

Equipment Requirements:

1. General office machines - fax, telephone, copy machine, calculator, computer

2. Computer software requirements - AutoCAD, Revit, STAAD, PCA Design, Excel, Word

Environmental/Working Conditions:

1. Working long hours in different locations may be required

2. Ability to appropriately cope with stress

3. May be exposed to noise of varying intensities

4. Constant contact with co-workers

5. Contact with Company clients

6. Exposure to fluctuations in temperature may be required

7. Exposure to outdoor environment

8. Ability to travel outside of office up to 10% of working time

Occupational Demands:

1. Awareness of the possible exposure to hazardous and/or biological materials

2. Ability to appropriately handle hazardous and/or biological materials

3. Awareness and appropriate use of construction site safety including protective equipment

Physical/Mental Requirements:

1. Adequate range of motion and mobility required

2. May require lifting/carrying moderate loads (40 pounds)

3. Must be physically able to operate the equipment used for the job

4. Sitting, standing, bending, stooping, and the ability to carry items weighing up to 40 pounds

5. Talking and the ability to express and exchange ideas by means of language

6. Hearing and the ability to perceive sound

7. Near acuity with clarity of vision at 2 feet or less required

8. Ability to read, record, or type data quickly and accurately

9. Ability to collect and analyze data and verbal information to reach logical conclusions

10. Ability to determine the time, place, and sequence of operations or actions required

11. May be required to stand for long periods of time (4 to 8 hours)

12. May be required to handle a heavy work volume

Marginal Functions:

A review of this job description may have omitted some of the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of the job duties and responsibilities. This position description, in no way, states or implies that these are the only duties and/or responsibilities to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee in this position will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his/her supervisor.