Bridge & Structural Engineering Manager

Stantec

Bridge & Structural Engineering Manager at Stantec overseeing diverse transportation projects. Lead a team of structural engineering professionals while developing business opportunities and ensuring project quality.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $141,500 - $212,200 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead, coach and mentor a team of structural engineering professionals
Provide technical and quality reviews for structural plans to ensure compliance with design standards, constructability requirements, and project-specific criteria
Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute business development
Maintaining and enhancing our reputation with clients, approval agencies and industry professionals as an outstanding service provider
Managing the approved scope, budget and schedule on multiple projects simultaneously
Establishing project objectives, procedures and performance standards
Identifying appropriate resources and skill sets to achieve project objectives
Leading by example by proactively following internal policies and practices, including risk management, project management, and quality management
Promoting collaboration and teamwork across business lines and geographies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field required
Minimum of 10 years of related experience is required
Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Illinois or ability to become licensed within 90 days of employment
Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) preferred
Ability to interact internally throughout the organization with staff at all levels as well as externally with clients, members of business and professional organizations, subcontractors, and other firms
Motivated, energetic team player who wants to challenge their abilities in a dynamic work environment
Ability to thrive on collaboration with cross-functional teams and a client-focused environment across a broad range of project sectors

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision plans
Wellness program
Health saving accounts
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan
Employee stock purchase program
Life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
Short-term/long-term disability plans
Emergency travel benefits
Tuition reimbursement
Professional membership fee coverage
Paid family leave
Ten paid holidays per year
Vacation accrual between 10 and 20 days per year
Eligible for paid sick leave

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural engineeringtechnical reviewsquality managementproject managementrisk managementbudget managementschedule managementbusiness developmentconstructability requirementsdesign standards

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringcollaborationteamworkcommunicationclient-focusedmotivatedenergeticinterpersonal skills

Certifications

Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)Licensed Structural Engineer (SE)