Building and Facilities Structural Design Group Leader

Step into Leadership as a Building and Facilities Structural Design Group Leader and Make an Impact!

Dewberry, ranked among the ENR Top 50 design firms, is seeking a visionary Building and Facilities Structural Design Group Leader to enhance our robust engineering presence from our Huntsville, AL office. If you have a passion for structural engineering and want to drive excellence in building facilities and infrastructure projects, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact!

With over 15 years of experience in building structures and a strong technical background, you will guide a capable team in delivering a variety of projects, including commercial and institutional buildings, waterfront structures, transit facilities, and water treatment plants. Your leadership will be instrumental in ensuring quality deliverables, nurturing client relationships, and expanding our client base across both public and private sectors.

The majority of the client base is public sector, but a more diverse public-private balance is desirable. This group has delivered projects using both the design-bid-build and design-build procurement methodologies. Technical tools and technical systems are in place, including state-of-the-art analysis software, quality control procedures, and production platforms, including design standards and project delivery in BIM.

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering; Master's degree preferred
• PE License in one or more states
• Proven experience in managing project teams and complex multi-discipline projects
• Strong leadership abilities with a track record of supervising teams effectively
• Expertise in the design of structural steel and reinforced concrete structures, particularly for water and wastewater treatment
• Experience in business development and preparing client proposals

At Dewberry, we pride ourselves on our people and the exceptional service we provide. By joining our team, you'll collaborate with talented professionals, contributing to innovative and ambitious projects. With state-of-the-art tools and a commitment to excellence, you will have the opportunity to pave the way for our continued growth and success.

If you're ready to lead a talented team and shape the future of structural engineering, we encourage you to apply and join us in transforming the built environment!

This position is also open to candidates based in our Jackson, MS or Fairfax, VA offices. Hybrid work options are available based on experience.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering.
• Master's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering (preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience with a strong technical background in building structures and related engineering.
• A PE License in one or more states.
• Strong leadership talents and demonstrated success supervising people.
• Experience in managing project teams.
• Private and public sector building structures experience managing projects and clients is highly desirable.
• Experience in managing staff utilization and maintaining project manpower budgets.
• Experience in developing private and public sector client proposals, including technical and fee proposals.
• A strong desire to engage in business development activities in order to meet growth, client
• diversity, and profit goals.
• Experience with design of structural steel and reinforced concrete building structures.
• Experience with design of water treatment and wastewater treatment structures.

Don't meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace for our employees. So if you're excited about this role, but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

*Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

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