Regional Leader of Structural Engineering

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A professional experienced in the planning, design and implementation of structural engineering projects. Responsible for leading the regional structural engineering practice in business development, project design/delivery, client relations, financial management and staff development. Assists the Business Unit in developing and executing structural engineering regional strategies

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Projects

• 75% time devoted to the engineering of projects, particularly large or complex projects.
• Responsible for the engineering design of large projects, and design inputs and reviews of concepts for smaller projects.
• Active participation in all levels of projects
• Responsible for the quality and timely delivery of the projects and smooth running of the team across all offices.
• Mentoring of engineering staff on projects.

Management and Technical Improvement

• 15% time devoted to team management and technical improvement of the region.
• Resource management, including predicting and managing workload, staffing management and coordinating shared work with other office leaders.
• Mentoring the engineers, focusing on continuous improvement in design quality, technical quality, and workflow management.
• Track and manage the financial performance of projects with a dedication to profitable results
• Technical development, design quality, delivery, and QA/QC in the region.
• Overall responsibility for the development of typical details, specifications, and drawing standards, including development of Revit standards in coordination with the BIM team.
• Responsibility for knowledge dissemination on technical issues and unique solutions to raise the technical knowledge of the regional team.
• Improvement of analytic processes and documentation, common solutions, and critical solutions.
• Fosters a commitment to external and internal client service.

Business Development

• 10% time devoted to Business Development
• Supporting engineering business development activities, including writing proposals, attending interviews, and developing engineering business opportunities
• Supporting HOK market leaders for pursuits with engineering roles, and prime engineering pursuits within any of the markets.

Strategic

• Plays a significant role in the leadership of the overall multi-disciplinary engineering group in the region and a member of the leadership of engineering in a particular discipline firmwide.

• Participates in the planning and execution of long-term business focused solutions
• Identify potential local markets for engineering and procure work independently.

Performance measured on office and firmwide results:

• Efficiency and profitability of the Engineering Discipline in that office or region and its contributions to firmwide success.
• Quality of design solutions, as measured by level of integration, unique solutions, achieving high sustainability goals, and recognition by peers as excellence.
• The quality of work produced, as measured by completeness of design, absence of change orders and client satisfaction.
• Cohesiveness of the discipline team, as evidenced by ease and amount of work share, consistency of quality and delivery tools and standards, including drawings and specifications, and team communication.
• Client repeat business.
• Contributions to bringing in new work.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science in engineering degree, Master's degree preferred
• Licensed Structural Engineer in states with SE license, PE or CE / PE in other states
• NCEES record allowing registration in any state.
• LEED accreditation or Green Associate preferred.
• Expert at all aspects of their discipline, including a track record of recent successful major projects over $100m, and one major project over $250m.
• 15 years project engineering experience, from concept to opening, with completed (built) high profile projects included in the mix where the individual was lead.
• 5 years Leadership experience in leading groups of 10 or more
• Experience in leading or working in integrated teams.
• Experience in design and delivery of LEED Gold or Platinum projects.

OTHER

• Travel will be required
• Overtime may be required
• The job duties and requirements that this document describes may be altered or supplemented at any time at the sole discretion of HOK.

Many of our roles require the use of specific software. Please refer to the Required and Preferred Software & Skills for details.

HOK invests in its people and communities, supporting both personal and professional growth through every stage of life. At HOK you'll have a hybrid work environment, 10 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays) and a minimum of 4 weeks of paid time off with a cash out option. HOK offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, free mental wellness resources, life and AD&D coverage and short and long-term disability benefits. HOK supports your growing family by offering 4 weeks of paid parental leave and fertility coverage. HOK helps to fund your future financial needs with matching contributions to our 401(K) plan which includes a well-rounded investment menu as well as free guidance on retirement planning.

Wherever you are in your career, HOK provides opportunities to learn, develop and utilize your skills. Continued learning is promoted through financial support and study prep for licensure exams, CEU credit opportunities, mentorship programs, and paid professional memberships. To learn more about designing your career with HOK, explore our current job openings.

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