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Structural Engineering Director - Chicago, IL
Bowman Consulting
Leading the structural engineering function of assigned business unit.
19d ago
$150,000 - $225,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Chicago, IL
Office Full-Time
Company Size
500 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Architecture
Design
Project Management
Construction Services
Technical Services
Environmental Services
Sector Specialisms
Transportation
Aviation
Bridges
Rail & Transit
Roadways
Ports & Harbors
Water Resources
Renewable Energy
Role
What you would be doing
client coordination
technical update
staff management
time management
talent acquisition
market firm
- Serve as liaison with other disciplines on multi-discipline projects.
- Keep current on engineering specifications, trends and developments to recommend changes in program or design methods.
- Receive broad guidance from senior-level management relating to overall key objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters and general parameters for execution. Manage people and processes to ensure effective execution. Review work produced by staff for quality assurance.
- Provide oversight and direction of department or business unit including strategy, budgeting, staff, and deliverables.
- Approve design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
- Hire, train, retain, and develop engineering staff.
- Perform field investigations or inspections.
- Coordinate with other internal departments to meet project requirements.
- Develop and evaluate criteria for project plans.
- Write proposals and price projects for review by management.
- Act as advisor to engineering team regarding projects, tasks, and operations.
- Oversee all projects in the department to ensure that the work is executed on time and on budget and in accordance with the client's requirements and within company policies and procedures.
- Verify specifications for use in engineering design and development.
- Market the firm’s capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships.
- Serve as technical advisor by providing senior level input and evaluation on projects.
- Review status reports, recognize and address discrepancies.
- Assist with the marketing of the firm's capabilities to establish new clients and enhance relationships with existing clients.
- Provide work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
What you bring
autocad
microstation
leap
bachelor's degree
problem solving
communication skills
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications and design software such as STAAD, Microstation, AutoCAD, MDX, LEAP etc.
- Fifteen or more (15+) relevant experience in structural engineering to include project management, staff supervision and leadership, and client relationships.
- Frequent and prolonged use of data collection equipment and/or drones, necessitating walking the assigned study area to complete data collection over the course of several hours.
- Bachelor's degree in structural engineering or related field.
- Demonstrated experience in successfully managing the financial, marketing, human resources and operations aspects of an engineering department.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license preferred.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.
- Primarily local travel during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be required according to the needs of the business.
- Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
- Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
- Strong marketing/business development skills and mindset.
- Mobility around a job/construction site to include walking, bending, crawling, climbing, squatting, or kneeling and wearing of required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
- Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
- Demonstrated experience with IDOT and AASHTO LRFD bridge design specifications.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
- Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
- Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
- Data analysis and interpretation skills.
- Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
- Basic understanding of financial reports and metrics.
- Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
- Partially outdoor work environment which may include exposure to adverse weather conditions, varying temperatures, excessive noise, and/or potential hazards.
- Mobility around an office environment.
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Partially indoor professional office environment which may exposure to include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
- Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays
- Discretionary bonuses and other performance-based incentives
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness initiatives, and employee discounts
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a vision to provide expert consulting and engineering solutions for infrastructure projects.
- Delivers a wide array of services including civil engineering, environmental, and land development.
- Works across diverse sectors such as energy, transportation, and residential developments.
- Specializes in large-scale infrastructure projects, often involving complex regulatory and design challenges.
- Has a strong history of serving both public and private sector clients, with a focus on sustainable growth.
- Notable for their ability to adapt and innovate in rapidly evolving industries like renewable energy.
- Known for their collaborative approach, ensuring that projects are delivered efficiently and with precision.
- Growth: We grow and learn by seeking a variety of experiences which lead us to be confident when making tough choices.
- Growth: We aspire to achieve ambitious goals and realize our potential.
- Growth: Personal growth takes us beyond our zone of comfort. The rewards of advancing and expanding our horizons far outweigh occasional unease.
- Growth: We grow holistically using both right and left-brain thinking.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We express entrepreneurial spirit by taking ownership of our career and of our professional growth.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We make our own luck.
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We don’t ask 'who is going to let me?', instead we ask, 'who is going to stop me?'
- Entrepreneurial Spirit: We are committed to preserving our entrepreneurial spirit as we grow ever larger.
- Relationships: Establishment and nurturing of positive relationships with colleagues promotes Bowman’s Culture of Collaboration.
- Relationships: We are self-aware and emotionally intelligent in our interactions with others. We are aware and considerate of the emotions of those with whom we interact.
- Relationships: We form strong and lasting relationships with clients; we delight them by exceeding their expectations.
- Results Over Process: We balance adherence to process with efficient production of results.
- Results Over Process: We root out bad processes and promote good processes.
- Results Over Process: While measured and guided by KPI’s, we don’t blindly base decisions solely on short term results as measured by our KPI’s.
- Results Over Process: We figure out what to do when there is no play book.
- Results Over Process: We embrace simplicity and are crisp and concise when communicating.
- Safety & Well-being: We have zero tolerance for behaviors that jeopardize safety.
- Safety & Well-being: We speak up if we observe compromising situations.
- Safety & Well-being: We are committed to a comprehensive approach to well-being; physical health and wellness as well as emotional well-being.
- Safety & Well-being: We are committed to a work environment that promotes the well-being of our teammates.
- Safety & Well-being: We value working smart more than we value working hard.
- Responsible Freedom: Responsible people thrive on freedom and are worthy of freedom.
- Responsible Freedom: We think and act like leaders irrespective of formal authority.
- Responsible Freedom: We are self-motivating, self-aware, and self-disciplined.
- Responsible Freedom: We don't wait to be told what to do; we think and act with the mind of an owner.
- Responsible Freedom: We delegate and grant appropriate autonomy to those we lead.
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865 tons
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2030 Goal
Carbon Neutrality
Committed to achieving carbon net zero by 2030, aligning with global sustainability standards such as the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge.
13 Areas
Sustainability Focus
Identified 13 key sustainability areas through a comprehensive materiality assessment, ensuring a targeted approach to environmental and social goals.
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- Conducted ASHRAE level 1–3 audits to guide municipalities through comprehensive building electrification roadmaps.
- Delivered large‑scale solar, wind, battery storage, and microgrid infrastructure projects to enhance grid stability and reduce emissions.
- Provided engineering for projects such as an elementary school solar array, contributing to carbon reduction.
- Published inaugural double materiality assessment engaging stakeholders on social impact alongside environmental and financial factors.
- Reinforces commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion in workforce as part of cultural values.
- Regular mentorship, collaboration across disciplines and offices fostering career growth and diverse perspectives.
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