ENGINEERING MANAGER

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Engineering Manager plays a critical role in leading and managing a team of engineers to successfully design, develop, and deliver high-quality precast concrete structures. This role involves overseeing the technical aspects of the team's work, ensuring alignment with organizational goals, and fostering a collaborative and innovative engineering culture. In addition to leadership responsibilities, the Engineering Supervisor will oversee all aspects of projects to ensure successful and safe outcomes. The Engineering Manager reports to the Vice President of Drafting & Engineering.

Salary range ($100,000-$140,000). Based on experience.

WHY WORK FOR US?

At Wells, we empower our team members to deliver an exceptional client experience. Our employees are talented problem solvers that shine in preconstruction, engineering, operations, and project management. They bring innovative solutions that yield outstanding results.

In the design and construction industry, we focus on honesty and hard work to build trust that lasts beyond individual projects. Our team is consistently working to improve building processes and raise industry standards. We meet our partners' needs through collaborative efforts that ensure safe and certain results, reducing risks along the way. Together, we help businesses and individuals succeed and change our communities for the better.

WHAT WE HAVE TO OFFER

Wells values our employees and is committed to providing a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid premiums for short- and long-term disability, and life insurance
• Wellness Incentives
• Paid holidays
• Flex spending for medical and daycare
• Health savings account (HSA)
• 401(k) plan with profit sharing
• Access to Nice Healthcare
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Wishbone Pet Insurance
• Critical Illness Benefit Plan
• Accident Insurance Plan
• Voluntary Hospital Indemnity Plan

Please note that the benefits listed here are for non-union employees. Benefits for union employees are covered under separate collective bargaining agreements which can be obtained through their union business agent or their HR representative.

Other benefits include Health and Family Care leave for both union and non-union employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Obtains and maintains Professional Engineering licensure.

Team Leadership:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of Engineers and/or Engineering Supervisors
• Set clear expectations, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Foster a positive and productive team environment that encourages collaboration, learning, and growth.
• Discipline and maintain employee relations in the Engineering department.
• Assist HR with staffing needs, personnel issues, and implement department policies and procedures.
• Coordinate employee work schedules with other supervisors and management within the D+E department.
• Work with engineers to assist in unfamiliar designs and responsibilities to find the best solutions.
• Ensure safe working conditions, structures, and quality products by upholding engineering ethics and integrity.

Projects and Design:

• Review calculations and drawings to ensure they are satisfactory to stamp as appropriate.
• Ensures safe structures, safe working conditions, quality products, quality service, and satisfied customers by working with all departments within the Company.
• Interpret Architectural/Structural plans and performs required calculations to ensure structural integrity.
• Oversees a project design team and is accountable for project milestones and the successful deliverable to internal and external customers.
• Identifies potential issues with project schedules and quality and responds with proposed solutions with internal teams.
• Coordinates with Contractors/Engineers/Architects/Owners as required
• Provide sales staff with engineering support for prospect jobs.
• Visits manufacturing facilities and construction sites as required.
• Handles concerns and issues as necessary during any phase of the project.
• Needs to make timely, educated decisions based on needs and requirements.
• Prepares appropriate fixes for errors that have occurred on the projects.
• Work with production team on facility and manufacturing requests.
• Complete special projects as requested and perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering, or comparable ABET accredited degree.
• 7+ years-experience in precast design preferred.
• Interpersonal communication skills to interact with co-workers, supervisors, and managers.
• Experience with Microsoft office software. Ability to interact with customers in a professional manner.
• Professional Engineering Licensure required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ ADA ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination for typing, filing, and using office equipment.
• Visual acuity and ability to read small print.
• Hearing acuity and ability to communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to lift and move office supplies and equipment.
• Mobility and ability to move around the office as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Minimal risk of exposure to unusual elements.
• Minimal risk of safety precautions.
• General Office Environment with a moderate to high exposure to jobsite environment.

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be assigned by his/her supervisor.

Wells in an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Wells participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your I-9 Form information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.