Group Manager

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Engineer to play a key role as a Group Manager to lead a team in Bridge Assessment and design on our DOT Engineering contracts in Austin, Texas. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge and transportation design projects. We are looking for a skilled professional who can bring creative design practice/problem solving skills balanced with a solid background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and direct teams of inspectors and designers. This is a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth and the opportunity to grow and manage a successful structural design group. There will be the opportunity to engage in business development activities and professional organizations.

The Group Manager is responsible for the management and oversight of an internal team, specializing in a specific field of engineering. The Group Manager independently applies extensive and diversified knowledge of principles and practices in broad area of assignments and related fields. The position requires a high level of ethical and professional conduct in technical and managerial activities.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Responsible for engineering projects of varying size and complexity in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Oversees the use of computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Publishes engineering papers and/or articles.
• Serves as a senior project manager or senior project engineer on complex projects and as a designated client contact.
• Assists the Regional Manager in Business Development efforts.
• Supervises and monitors client relationships strategies.
• Successfully develops and maintains meaningful relationships with clients.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Supervises select group of employees and support staff. Manages the staff and is responsible for technical training, career development and performance of all assigned staff.
• Serves as a coach for engineering and technical staff.
• Responsible for identifying, recruiting, and retaining qualified technical personnel.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Follows established communication processes and systems to ensure effective communication with staff, clients, and corporate office.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree and/or master’s degree in civil engineering from an accredited four-year university and 15 years or more progressive engineering experience, including project management.
• Maintains competency in and serves as major resource in field of expertise.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) and/or Structural Engineer (S.E.)