Senior Manager, Facilities Design – Structural Engineering

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. Lead, hire, mentor, and develop a team of facility structural engineers and designers .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeUnited StatesSenior💰 $158,257 - $221,559 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in structural engineering, including design, evaluation, and management of complex projects. Proven ability to lead teams, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with relevant codes and standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Structural Engineering LeadershipStructural Design Criteria DevelopmentExperience With IBC / Florida Building CodeProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseTeam Management and Mentorship

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignLoad-Path VerificationCondition AssessmentRepair DesignSteel and Concrete Structures DesignFoundations DesignCrane-Supporting Structures DesignSealed Structural Construction Documents ProductionProject ManagementRetrofitting Existing Structures

Soft Skills

Strong Written CommunicationStrong Verbal CommunicationRelationship BuildingCultural Inclusion StrengtheningTrust Earning

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseStructural Engineer (SE) License

Industry Keywords

Industrial FacilitiesManufacturing FacilitiesInfrastructureHeavy Commercial FacilitiesCorrosion EvaluationConcrete Deterioration EvaluationStructural PermittingSpecial InspectionsEngineering Response to Structural IncidentsU.S. Air Force / Space Force Background Check

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, hire, mentor, and develop a team of facility structural engineers and designers
Own structural design for new buildings, expansions, high-bay facilities, crane runways and supports, equipment foundations, platforms, utility supports, and launch-site structures
Own structural engineering for modifications to existing facilities, including load-path verification and strengthening
Lead structural sustainment engineering, condition assessments, corrosion and concrete deterioration evaluations, repair designs, and maintenance support
Set structural design criteria, standards, and details for coastal Florida sites
Serve as or oversee the structural engineer of record and review calculations, drawings, specifications, and shop drawings
Manage outside structural A/E consultants and their scope, deliverables, schedule, quality, and budget
Plan and manage workload, schedules, staffing, consultant needs, and budgets across concurrent projects
Coordinate structural permitting and special inspections with authorities having jurisdiction
Translate manufacturing, tooling, ground support equipment, and operations needs into structural requirements
Support construction and turnover, including submittals, RFIs, field changes, and closeout
Lead engineering response to structural incidents and anomalies, including root cause and corrective action
Partner with civil, electrical, mechanical, fire protection, construction, project management, tooling, maintenance, and operations teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering, or a related engineering discipline
Active Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license in at least one U.S. state, with ability to obtain Florida licensure
12+ years of progressive structural engineering experience on industrial, manufacturing, infrastructure, or heavy commercial facilities
5+ years of experience leading engineering teams, including direct people management
Experience designing steel and concrete structures, foundations, and crane-supporting structures
Experience evaluating and retrofitting existing structures, including condition assessment and repair design
Working knowledge of IBC / Florida Building Code, ASCE 7, ACI 318, and AISC 360
Experience serving as engineer of record and producing sealed structural construction documents
Experience managing outside A/E consultants and multiple concurrent projects to schedule and budget
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and strengthen a culture of inclusion
Must be able to pass a U.S. Air Force / Space Force background check for base access at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station
Must be available to work extended hours as needed
Willingness to travel approximately 10%
Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Basic and supplemental life insurance
Paid parental leave
Short- and long-term disability
401(k) with company match of up to 5%
Education Support Program
Stock options for all regular employees working at least 20 hours/week
Up to four weeks of paid time off per year based on weekly scheduled hours
Up to 14 company-paid holidays
Potential benefits and bonuses based on role type, job level, individual contributions, company results, or other factors