Design-Group Manager (48295)

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. We have opportunities for you.

Build with Purpose. Engineer the Extraordinary. At Collins, you’ll go beyond the desk, using cutting-edge technology and hands-on expertise to deliver lasting infrastructure that strengthens communities. As an ENR Top 500 firm with 45+ years of excellence, we pair innovation with field experience and a people-first culture that puts your growth first. 

Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Structural Engineer to play a key role as the Design Group Manager to lead a team in our Salt Lake City, Utah, office. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge and transportation design projects. We are looking for a skilled professional who can bring a strong blend of creative design and problem-solving abilities supported by a solid foundation in bridge construction position requires the ability to manage projects, liaise with clients and government agencies, and direct 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.  

Typical Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Provides expertise in complex engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices. 

• Manages engineering projects of varying size and complexity in the 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. 

• Maintains active involvement 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. 

• Develops, supervises, and monitors client relationship strategies. 

• Attends meetings or events outside of normal working hours, as required. 

• Oversees specific employees and staff, manages technical training, career growth, and performance. 

• Serves as a coach for engineering and technical staff. 

• Identifies, recruits, and retains qualified technical personnel. 

• Actively promotes and demonstrates appropriate safety practices. 

• Ensures that staff requiring specialized health and safety training receive such training and that safety is emphasized as an integral part of their work. 

• Follows established communication processes and systems to ensure effective communication with staff, clients, and the corporate office. 

• Performs other duties as assigned. 

*Relocation is available

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Education and/or Experience:

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

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee frequently is required to talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.