Engineering Manager

Job Description

Selectek has an exciting opportunity for a Director of Engineering to join an established firm looking for an experienced leader. Reporting directly to the President, the Director of Engineering will oversee a diverse team responsible for drafting, fabrication detailing, quality control, and engineering. This position offers the opportunity to drive innovation, improve processes, and deliver exceptional results on a robust project portfolio.

Leadership and Strategy:

• Collaborate with the senior leadership team to develop and execute organizational strategies, including annual planning and improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a member of the leadership team, participating in weekly discussions to address priorities, challenges, and strategic opportunities.

Team Management:

• Lead and mentor a team of 26+ professionals, including drafting personnel, detailers, engineers, and quality control staff.
• Oversee staffing, performance evaluations, pay adjustments, and discretionary bonus recommendations.
• Assign resources and set priorities to maximize department efficiency and project success.

Project Execution:

• Ensure successful engineering execution for an annual workload of ~$35-$50M across 210-250 projects.
• Participate in project handoff meetings, Value Engineering sessions, and cross-departmental coordination to achieve project goals.
• Maintain progress metrics and manage job setups.

Technology and Process Management:

• Oversee and manage department tools, including Autodesk products (ACAD, Inventor, Vault, Revit), Bluebeam, and structural analysis software (STAAD, Visual Analysis, Dlubal).
• Support the integration of CNC file preparation for shop use and adoption of new technologies.
• Drive process improvements and innovation initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.

Administrative Duties:

• Process weekly timesheets, expense reports, and subcontractor invoices.
• Manage software licenses and ensure team members have the resources needed for success.

Required:

• 10+ years of proven engineering leadership experience managing teams and driving organizational success.
• Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or equivalent process improvement credentials
• Experience coordinating complex workflows and collaborating across departments

Preferred:

• Engineering Degree
• PE

Sponsorship: No, must be U.S. Citizen or Green Card holder
Pay Range: $130,000 - $210,000 annual salary (depending on experience)
Pay Method When Direct: Salary no OT Pay
Hours & Shift: 8-hour day Start between 7-8pm
Work From Home: No, they like their team to be in the office.
Working Remote: No
Overtime Expected: As needed
Travel: Minimal, occasional visits to the field would be possible
Work Attire: Jeans and Golf/polo shirt/blouse. No T Shirts
Does the client require a background check and drug test? Yes

Please contact Lizzie Johns at 470-203-0754 or Ljohns@selectek.net for more information.

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Lizzie Johns