Director of Engineering

S&B Usa Construction & Fay

The Role

Overview

Lead design & technical office, oversee engineering, modeling, constructability, and QA for civil projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • modeling oversight
  • cad workflows
  • tool alignment
  • innovation pilots
  • geospatial data
  • constructability review

Tasks

-Lead the strategic development and operation of the Design & Technical Office. -Provide oversight for modeling, CAD workflows, and integration of GPS machine control. -Align design tools and platforms across the enterprise with IT and Project Controls. -Drive innovation through pilot programs (e.g., AI QTO, 4D modeling, automated inspections). -Oversee constructability reviews and internal engineering support across active projects. -Contribute to commercial decision-making related to design scope, consultant management, and risk mitigation. -Establish and maintain standards for temporary works design, modeling, and quantity takeoff (QTO). -Supervise departmental leads and manage resource assignments for projects. -Develop and manage the Design Quality Management System (DQMS) for internal engineering deliverables. -Direct geospatial data acquisition (UAS, drone, survey) and model-based construction planning. -Evaluate and implement professional liability coverage for internal stamped/sealed designs. -Coordinate with pursuit teams to support ATCs, phasing alternatives, and preliminary engineering for P3 and Design-Build bids.

Requirements

  • autocad
  • civil 3d
  • pe license
  • 15+ years
  • leadership
  • temporary works

What You Bring

-Background supporting P3, Design-Build, or alternative delivery projects is highly valued. -Clear communication skills with the ability to influence both technical and executive audiences. -Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% or more of the time. -Ability to operate standard office equipment and keyboards. -Proven leadership, team-building, and cross-functional coordination abilities. -Strong knowledge of modeling tools (AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bentley, Trimble, ACC). -Ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. -Experience leading design or technical services teams within a contractor or engineering firm. -Demonstrated experience with temporary works design, erection planning, demolition support, and constructability solutions. -Ability to develop and manage internal QA/QC systems and DQMS frameworks. -This work environment may involve minimal exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors and/or loud noises. -Exerting up to 15 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. -Skilled in integrating survey, geospatial data, and construction planning models. -Professional Engineer (PE) license is required; multi-state licensure or ability to obtain is strongly preferred. -15+ years of experience in civil infrastructure, structural engineering, or construction engineering roles. -Expert-level understanding of heavy civil construction, temporary work, and engineering governance. -Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is required; Master’s degree is preferred. -Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

The Company

About S&B Usa Construction & Fay

-Fused global construction know-how with local expertise. -Pioneered a full-stack delivery model from financing to long-term asset management. -Specializes in complex P3 and design-build projects, often self-performing critical scopes like foundations and bridge work. -Typically delivers high precision engineering with strong community impact and long-term lifecycle involvement. -Unique combination of local self-performance capabilities with global finance and asset management expertise.

Sector Specialisms

Heavy Civil

Industrial

Infrastructure

Marine

Utilities

Transportation

Public-Private Partnerships (P3)

Design-Build

Bridges

Roadwork

Demolition

Earthwork

Foundations

Pilings