Director of Structural Engineering
Job Description
The Director of Structural Engineering is a key leadership position responsible for driving client development, overseeing strategic initiatives, and managing the Structural Team. This role involves identifying and pursuing new client opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing clients. As a key leader, the Director will act as the Principal in Charge for select accounts and provide solutions to project challenges as they arise.
- Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
- Licensed as a Structural Engineer
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Experience preparing responses to detailed requests for proposals (RFPs) and high-quality marketing materials
- Proactive and assertive problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong work ethic and drive to excel
- Commitment to professional growth and development
- Trustworthy with confidential personnel and company information
- Strategy & Planning: 10%
- Team Leadership / Mentoring / Training: 10%
- Sales & Client Relationships: 30%
- Project-Based Work: 50%
- Contribute to the company’s leadership team to address firm-wide challenges and help shape strategic direction.
- Work with firm leaders and Project Managers to ensure effective staff resource allocation for projects.
- Serve as Principal in Charge (PIC) for select clients to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
- Assess and evaluate business opportunities, providing professional recommendations to the Executive Team.
- Provide input on staffing levels and recommend hiring or termination decisions as needed.
- Lead the interview process for assigned new hires.
- Supervise assigned team members, conducting regular performance reviews and professional development planning.
- Allocate project resources effectively for assigned teams.
- Design and implement a staff training and development plan.
- Recommend salary adjustments and bonuses for assigned staff.
- Implement Personal Improvement Plans (PIPs) when necessary.
- Participate in executive and operational leadership discussions to help guide the firm’s direction.
Meet Your Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt
Technical Recruiter
Ashley Schmitt is a dedicated and experienced Senior Recruiting Team Lead passionate about empowering individuals through career opportunities. With an impressive track record of 8 years at Sterling, she has significantly impacted the organization's talent acquisition and development strategies.
With a remarkable 12-year career in the field of recruiting, Ashley has garnered a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics and trends. She has witnessed the ever-changing job market and thrived in guiding people through its complexities. For Ashley, the most rewarding aspect of recruitment is finding people roles that can genuinely improve their professional lives.
As a Senior Recruiting Team Lead, Ashley's leadership abilities shine through as she leads her team to excel in their roles. She believes in fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment where all team member's strengths are recognized and utilized to achieve collective success.
Advice for candidates from Ashley: “Reflect on your skill sets and what makes you happy, be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses. Strengthen your online presence and always be networking!”