Civil/Structural Department Manager

SSOE is seeking an experienced Civil/Structural Department Manager to lead our Structural and Civil Engineering (Land/Site Development) departments in India. This role supports a large and dynamic U.S.-based client portfolio, including industrial and manufacturing facilities, semiconductor, battery, pharmaceutical, data center, healthcare, and commercial projects.

As the Department Manager, you will be responsible for leading both the structural and civil engineering teams, staff, and projects. You will serve as a coach, mentor, and technical leader for department staff, ensuring the delivery of high-quality integrated design solutions on schedule and within budget while contributing to client account management and business-development activities.

The successful candidate is a proven leader who communicates effectively across disciplines and cultures. You will serve as a technical liaison for the structural design and site development of complex, large-scale industrial facilities and fast-paced, team-oriented projects.

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We are looking for a leader with a clear vision and thoughtful plan to:

• Develop and take care of our people across both structural and civil disciplines.
• Advance the Virtual Design and Construction (VDC) paradigm within structural and civil engineering.
• Continue the Visual Planning component of SSOE’s Lean Operating Strategy.
• Build and develop teams of structural and civil professionals and future leaders in India.
• Evolve deliverables beyond traditional Instruments of Service, upskilling talent as needed.

Leadership & Supervision

• Implement the Structural and Civil Practice Leaders’ visions within the department.
• Coach, direct, and supervise Section Manager(s), Master Engineer(s), and department staff across both structural and civil disciplines.
• Lead all people-management responsibilities, including workforce planning, staffing, hiring, professional development, and performance management.
• Provide leadership for a department of 20+ FTEs supporting design for U.S. projects.
• Demonstrate multi-market experience in at least two of SSOE's primary markets (Semi-conductor, battery, Pharma, Data Center, Manufacturing, general building).

Technical Oversight

• Ensure technical competency and quality of work for both structural systems and civil/land development projects.
• Maintain working knowledge of U.S. jurisdictional development requirements, land/site development standards, and structural industry best practices.
• Verify that Structural and Civil Discipline Captains define appropriate discipline work plans and monitor progress to ensure Quality, Budget, and Schedule (QBS) measures are met.
• Oversee technical areas including structural analysis (steel, concrete, foundations), site grading, drainage, utilities, and land development permitting requirements for U.S. jurisdictions.

Standards & Process Improvement

• In coordination with Practice Group Leads, develop and implement discipline-specific standards for both structural and civil work.
• Drive continuous improvement in deliverable quality and project efficiency.
• Ensure teams have the current tools, software (including Civil 3D, Revit, etc.), and technical reference materials to support project requirements.

Project & Resource Management

• Prepare and monitor department work schedules and projected workload forecasts.
• Collaborate with Project Managers to establish, monitor, and adhere to project budgets.
• Collaborate with SBU leadership to develop and maintain financial KPIs for the department.
• Manage resource allocation to ensure both structural and civil teams are appropriately staffed to meet U.S. project deadlines.

Strategic & Business Development

• Implement strategic activities to achieve operational and corporate business objectives.
• Support client account maintenance and business development activities.
• Assist Project Managers in preparing proposals and making presentations, specifically highlighting SSOE's integrated structural and civil capabilities.

Training & Development

• Identify strengths and weaknesses of department personnel to prioritize training needs in structural engineering and land development/civil design.
• Develop and implement department training programs with assistance from the Training and Development Department.

Technology

• Experience working within a virtual design environment with knowledge of discipline-specific software (e.g., Revit, AutoCAD, Civil 3D, structural analysis tools).
• This job will require the use of AI or similar digital technologies to perform job functions.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of twenty (20) years of related experience with at least five (5) years of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading multi-disciplinary teams (Structural and Civil/Land Development preferred) delivering projects for U.S.-based clients.

Leadership Experience

• Ability to develop strategic plans for supporting company goals and for growth in the Structural and Civil Practices.
• Leading diverse teams; remote teams experience preferred.
• Required experience working with an international workforce.

Communication

• Demonstrated skill in cross-discipline and multi-national coordination and collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to lead multiple teams across multiple locations.