Director of Design Engineering

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Large Prefab Building Solution Provider: Director of Design Engineering

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Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our company operates eight manufacturing facilities that offer a diverse range of prefabricated concrete systems for structures. Serving a delivery area that covers more than two-thirds of the U.S., we have built a strong reputation for superior quality. We actively collaborate with academia, design-assist partners, and others in the construction industry to research and develop innovative prefabricated products and finishes for the built environment. This approach gives designers more creative freedom through a resilient product, provides owners with cost certainty through lower life-cycle costs, and allows builders to benefit from an accelerated project schedule with cleaner, safer jobsites. Our award-winning projects are a testament to this commitment.

We invite you to visit any of our eight facilities and meet the skilled artisans who bring our products to life. There, you'll witness firsthand our dedication to protecting the environment, supporting the community, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our employees. Our high standards for safety, service, and business ethics, combined with our quality products, position us as a leader in the architectural and structural precast industry.

Why join us?

Our capabilities go far beyond those of an ordinary precast producer. We are widely recognized for our design-assist collaboration on numerous projects. Our team engages stakeholders early in the design phase to find creative and efficient solutions that minimize costs, streamline schedules, and, most importantly, deliver high-quality precast concrete systems tailored to the specific needs of our clients.

With over 70 BIM technicians trained in Revit Structure, we model all projects in BIM, enabling our precast designers and detailers to make design adjustments more easily and efficiently-a necessity in today's fast-paced world of design and construction. BIM has significantly enhanced the design-assist process by improving the flow and sharing of information across a consistent platform, allowing team members to incorporate these models into the construction documents seamlessly.

We offer a complete range of in-house pre-construction services, with estimators experienced in creating detailed estimates using visual tools like Bluebeam, offering value engineering options, and proposing potential connection concepts. As projects transition from estimate to award, full-time project managers with exceptional technical expertise, attention to detail, and the ability to foster collaboration are assigned to your project. They work closely with the project team from start to finish, ensuring positive project outcomes.

We are committed to the research and development of new product lines and engineering advancements that enhance the versatility and resilience of precast systems, providing the design community with a wide range of options to explore innovative solutions that benefit the end user.

Job Details

Every day, more architects, engineers, contractors, developers, and owners specify our precast building components for their construction needs and with this continued success, we are looking to hire a motivated self-starting Director of Design & Engineering to join our team. The right candidate must be a problem-solver, have strong communication skills, and also be willing and ready to learn.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Director of Design and Engineering is responsible for managing the Design and Engineering Department and schedule, both internal and external, as well as communicating and implementing standard policies and procedures as they are developed. The Director will work closely with the Director of Technology Integration on the development and implementation of technological advancements. The Director reports to the Vice President of Construction Services and Design & Engineering.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Monitor incoming work and, with input from the Drafting & Engineering Managers, prioritize and set a course of action to produce said work using either internal and external resources.
• Assist the VP with input regarding staff levels.
• Work closely with Sales and Project Management to monitor both incoming and ongoing projects.
• Conduct performance reviews for the Drafting & Engineering Managers and assist the VP with compensation reviews.
• Evaluate outsource firms and establish a formal document outlining expectations, schedules, change order policies, etc.
• Work with Drafting Managers to establish staff performance expectations.
• Work with the Technology Integration team to update and maintain the Standard Practices Manual.
• Work with outsource firms to communicate the Standard Practices Manual.
• Ensure Standard Practices, Policies, and Procedures are being followed.
• Have an understanding of all trades required in a building project and their effect on precast components.
• Be skilled at problem solving and have the ability to minimize or avoid problems or conflicts between our company and contractors or owner.
• Be able to meet with architects, engineers, contractors and owners at project progress meetings, and relay information gained, back to Drafting and Engineering.
• Monitor production schedules and inform Project Management if delays are possible that will impact schedule.
• Be familiar with all company products, applications and capabilities.
• Be able to read construction documents and relay concerns to the design team.
• Be able to work with AutoCad, Revit, and other related software programs.
• Be able to converse with department heads, architects, engineers, contractors and clients.
• Monitor submittal drawing schedules and ensure they are submitted in advance of production dates.
• Have a deep understanding of the precast industry.
• Work with accounting on departmental annual budgets.
• Monitor departmental project costs related to project budgets.
• Constantly monitor processes & practices and provide ideas/solutions to improve efficiencies, project outputs, and departmental culture.
• Be a team leader and work diligently to improve culture, skillsets, and talent of the department.
• Work with the Talent Acquisition team to recruit new talent.
• Serve as the division's liaison to local universities.
• Complete special projects as requested and performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required.
• 5+ years of precast experience required.
• Must have interpersonal skills to interact with co-workers, customers, and contractors.
• Ability to train and coach other employees.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Proficient with drafting (Revit) and engineering (Eriksson) software platforms.
• Must be able to lead a team with respect and dignity.
• Must be motivated and self-driven to complete a task.
• Ability to travel with some overnights.
• Understand and accepts changes that are implemented to become Best in Class.