About the Role
This role involves providing structural analysis and design for repairs and renovations of existing structures, including exterior envelope repair and antiquated structural systems. The position requires supervising the preparation of construction documents, working with 3D models, compiling bidding documents, and performing site visits. You will also develop technical reports, manage project phases, ensure special inspections, monitor budgets, and supervise junior engineers and drafters.
Responsibilities
- Provide structural analysis and design for repair and renovation of existing structures, including exterior envelope repair and antiquated structural systems.
- Supervise the preparation of structural construction documents for AHJ approval, bidding, and pricing, including written material and technical specifications.
- Work with 3D models for production (Revit) and analysis (RAM).
- Compile formal bidding documents, including RFPs for contractors.
- Perform site visits to ascertain existing structural systems to develop code-compliant structural construction documents.
- Develop technical reports, written work scope recommendations, and proposals by coordinating with contractors and consulting with clients.
- Act as the point of contact for all project-related inquiries.
- Administer the construction phase of a project, including reviewing submittals, responding to contractor RFIs, reviewing payment applications, developing change order documentation, and coordinating sign-off.
- Ensure required special inspections are performed during construction by coordinating with clients, contractors, and in-house staff.
- Monitor and maintain project budgets.
- Work with in-house project accountants to produce monthly invoices.
- Directly supervise junior engineers and drafters on the Structural Team.
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring individual time management while communicating with team and company leadership.
- Work in a fast-paced environment and be responsive and accountable to multiple in-house and external stakeholders.
Requirements
- Registered Professional Engineer in New York State (PE’s from other states will also be considered).
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent; MS or equivalent in Civil Engineering preferred.
- 8 years of experience in the design of renovations, new buildings, superstructures, and foundations.
- 2 years of experience managing projects, staff, schedules, and budgets.
- Excellent verbal skills, including the ability to write technical reports and represent the company at client meetings.
- Thorough understanding of relevant local building codes, including the 1968 New York City Building Code where appropriate for repair projects.
Skills
- Structural analysis
- Structural design
- Exterior envelope repair
- Antiquated structural systems
- Revit
- RAM
- Technical writing
- Project management
- Budget management
- Client relations
- Code compliance
- Special inspections
- Construction administration
- RFI response
- Submittal review
- Change order documentation
Experience Level
- 8 years of experience in the design of renovations, new buildings, superstructures, and foundations
- 2 years of experience managing projects, staff, schedules and budgets
Education Level
- B.S. in Civil Engineering or equivalent
- MS or equivalent in Civil Engineering preferred
