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This is a full time/direct hire position that is located in Midlothian, VA- (Richmond, VA area).\nThe Manager of the Civil/Structural/Architectural (CSA) Department is responsible for overseeing the engineering & design teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the required standards. This role involves managing and training staff, staff resource planning, maintaining department quality control standards, coordinating with other departments, and maintaining client relationships.\nJob Responsibilities:\nOversee a team of civil/structural engineers and designers, leading them in project design, development, and execution.\nResponsible for profitable growth of the department; ensuring staff levels and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.\nRecruitment, development, training, and retention of staff.\nEnsure department activities adhere to company guidelines and procedures. \nFoster a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture within the department.\nContinually seek ways to improve departmental processes and efficiencies.\nDefine, assign, and monitor department task assignments.\nMonitor and maintain scope, schedule, and budget for CSA department.\nDevelop bids, proposals, scopes of work, estimates, schedules, material lists, specifications, calculations, design concepts, design drawings, correspondence, scope changes submittals, and other project documentation per customer and company guidelines.\nEnsure all department deliverables comply with codes, standards, and project milestones.\nPlan and lead department meetings to communicate priorities, performance updates, and other essential information.\nBuild and maintain positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and contractors.\n Job RequirementsBachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering Technology.\n15+ years of heavy industrial experience.\nPE license with ability to obtain licenses in multiple states.\nSignificant experience in structural engineering, with a strong track record of project delivery.\nFive (5) or more years of relevant managerial experience or senior team/project lead.\nExperience managing staff, ensuring project compliance, coordinating with clients and other departments, overseeing budgets, and contributing to business development efforts like proposal writing and cost estimation.\nExperience with equipment foundations/supports, piping supports, process buildings, access platforms, etc.\nExperience in various types of steel and concrete construction methodologies.\nExperience in conventional shallow and deep foundation systems.\nRetrofit experience.\nKnowledge of relevant risk management issues (contractual terms, technical feasibility, etc.).\nWorking knowledge of OSHA, API-620, API-650, NFPA 13, IBC, AISC, ACI-318, ACI-530, AISI, and ASCE-7 codes.\nExperience in preparing structural and civil construction plans and specifications.\nWorking knowledge of static and dynamic load applications.\nUnderstanding of the structural considerations associated with demolition of both structures and equipment.\nWorking knowledge of alternative materials and construction methodologies as may be necessary to facilitate clients’ needs.\nWorking knowledge of earth pressures and their effect on design.\nWorking knowledge of considerations of other trades as related to efficiently designed structural systems.\nWorking knowledge and understanding of civil design to include topographic surveys, erosion and sediment control measures, storm water management, staking and site layout and underground utility plans.\nWorking knowledge and understanding of IBC with regards to building egress, stairs, and ramp construction, building construction types, occupancy, and fire protection elements.\nPossess ability to develop General Arrangements and Equipment Arrangements by working with other discipline designers and engineers to obtain the required vendor equipment and code requirements such as egress, egress travel paths, and electrical/mechanical equipment clearances.\nSkilled understanding of maintenance & constructability considerations in all design applications.\nExperience in project management including project estimating.\nProven technical and business writing skills.\nWorking knowledge of Microsoft Windows including Microsoft Excel and Project.\nProficient understanding of AutoCAD 3D design with various structural and civil software packages (AutoCAD, Advanced Steel, Revit, RISA 3D\nEffective communication and organizational skills.\n Benefits:\nWe offer a fast paced, exciting work environment with a competitive compensation package including: Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work schedules, Work life balance, Paid overtime, Performance based bonus, 401K match and Tuition reimbursement. The salary range for this position is $150k-$200k with a 25% bonus target.\nCompany Overview:\nWe hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the right people that focus on client success, embrace an entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.\nProgressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson, Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In 2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a Woman-Owned business.\nOur team’s knowledge and hands-on experience can take projects from concept to startup. 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