Full-Time

Structural Engineering Department Manager

Stanley Consultants

Stanley Consultants

1,001-5,000 employees

No salary listed

West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Hybrid

Category
Engineering Management (1)
Required Skills
CAD
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • Must have MS in Civil Engineering / Structural Engineering from accredited institution.
  • At least 15 years of relevant professional experience.
  • At least 5 years of experience at the Project Manager level.
  • Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in Florida.
  • Must have recent relevant structural design experience for Florida DOT, and other Local Government projects.
  • Requires considerable experience preparing preliminary and final bridge design contract documents for roadway, railway, and waterway crossing bridges.
  • Knowledge of AASHTO Load-And-Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) Bridge Design Specifications, Standard Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaires and Traffic Signals, and Manual for Bridge Evaluation. Familiarity with AREMA design codes is a plus.
  • Experience with FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Structures Manual, Soils and Foundations Handbook, Bridge Load Rating Manual, Plans Preparation Manual, Design Standards, Basis of Estimates Manual, and CADD Production Criteria Handbook.
  • Proficiency in structural engineering software, including CSiBridge, and STAAD.Pro for 3D modeling and analysis; OpenBridge Designer and MDX Software for steel, and prestressed concrete girder design; and OpenBridge Designer, FB-MultiPier, and LPILE for substructure design. Proficient in Mathcad and Excel for hand calculations, and verification. Experienced in MicroStation and OpenBridge Modeler for CAD production and plan preparation.
  • Proven leadership, communication, mentoring, and client liaison skills.
  • Demonstrated capabilities and success in managing medium to large-disciplined projects, multi-office projects, and/or multiple projects.
  • Experience preparing technical approaches, work plans (write ups) to support RFQ, and technical proposals.
  • Business acumen including negotiation skills.
Responsibilities
  • Build, develop, mentor, and grow an experienced and passionate team to grow the firm’s Florida transportation structural market.
  • Lead, direct, and mentor transportation structural members on projects, including plan development for a comprehensive range of transportation structural design projects.
  • Determine staffing requirements and make recommendations for hiring team members.
  • Work with leadership to develop and implement strategic growth strategies.
  • Develop marketing strategies and proposal writing for transportation structural project opportunities.
  • Participate in project scoping, fee estimating, proposal preparation, interviews, and negotiations.
  • Provide department status, performance, and forecasts to the Group Manager on a regular basis.
  • Coordinate project priorities and staff member assignments to meet project deadlines and client needs.
  • Participate in goal setting and goal achievement process for direct reports.
  • Prepare and modify reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, cost estimates, and designs for projects.
  • Perform QA/QC activities on office projects.
  • Adhere to company standards for quality assurance and quality control.
  • Review department projects to collaborate on work procedures/sequences and develop schedules, budgets, staffing, and progress billings.
  • Oversee and/or manage department projects.
  • Meet with client management as necessary during the term of a project to resolve issues and to obtain approvals at the project’s completion.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Muscatine, Iowa

Founded

1913

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What believers are saying

  • Global infrastructure demand for power generation, water, and energy solutions growing.
  • Climate resilience and ESG services increasingly valued by institutional clients.
  • PFAS challenge sponsorship positions Stanley as innovation leader in environmental solutions.

What critics are saying

  • 501-1,000 employees significantly smaller than competitors like AECOM with 50,000+.
  • Resilient Analytics integration has not generated expected climate resiliency revenue growth.
  • No major contract wins since Kate Harris's 2022 CEO award; market share erosion.

What makes Stanley Consultants unique

  • Specialized expertise in power, water, energy, transportation, and climate resilience engineering.
  • Acquired Resilient Analytics in 2022, adding climate science and ESG capabilities.
  • Greg Eldridge brings 25+ years of engineering experience and Army Corps background.

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The News Courier
Apr 9th, 2026
Stanley Consultants named to 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces honor.

Stanley Consultants named to 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces honor. GlobeNewswire | Stanley Consultants Today at 10:00am PDT BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 09, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Stanley Consultants has again been recognized as a 2026 USA Today Top Workplace, marking the third consecutive year the firm has received this national recognition. In addition to the national honor, Stanley Consultants was recognized with multiple 2026 Top Workplaces Culture Awards, recognizing excellence in Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development and Employee Appreciation. The Top Workplaces program, now in its 15th year, evaluates organizations based entirely on confidential employee feedback. Facilitated by Energage, companies are measured on key drivers of organizational success including alignment, execution and connection with scores compared against national benchmarks. "Being recognized as a USA Today Top Workplace for the third year in a row is incredibly meaningful because these awards are exclusively based on feedback from our employees," said Kate Harris, Stanley president, CEO and chair of the board. "As a proud People-First organization, how our people experience their work, support one another and grow their careers is incredibly important to us." ABOUT STANLEY CONSULTANTS Improving Lives Since 1913. Stanley Consultants has been helping clients solve essential and complex energy and infrastructure challenges for over 110 years, successfully completing more than 50,000 engagements in 120 countries and all 50 states and U.S. territories. Values-based and purpose-driven, Stanley is an employee-owned company of engineers, scientists, technologists, innovators and client-service experts who are recognized for their commitment and passion to make a difference. For more information on Stanley Consultants, please visit https://www.stanleyconsultants.com. COMPANY CONTACT Stanley Consultants Heather Yount, Media Relations & Content Strategy Manager [email protected] | 303.649.7805 This is a paid placement. For further inquiries, please contact GlobeNewswire directly.

Cision
Apr 23rd, 2025
Stanley Consultants Wins Four Additional 2025 Top Workplaces Awards

Stanley Consultants has been named a Top Workplace by Engineering.com and earned three Top Workplace Culture Excellence Awards from Energage.BROOMFIELD, Colo., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stanley Consultants has been named a Top Workplace by Engineering.com and earned three Top Workplace Culture Excellence Awards from Energage.Stanley ranked seventh among large companies on Engineering.com's inaugural list, which celebrates companies who create a positive, innovative and supportive work environment for engineers. The large companies category recognizes those with at least 500 employees worldwide.Building off its USA Today Top Workplaces designation last month, Stanley also won three distinct Culture Excellence awards in the areas of work-life flexibility, compensation and benefits, and purpose and values. The Work-Life Flexibility Award celebrates organizations who provide their employees with options in how and where they work. The Compensation and Benefits Award highlights companies who go above and beyond in employee appreciation and compensation packages. The Purpose and Values Award recognizes organizations who embed their mission and values intricately into their culture and efficiently bring these into reality.Led by Energage, the Top Workplaces program has a nearly 20-year history of surveying 27 million employees across more than 70,000 organizations. Survey results are based on confidential feedback from a research-backed employee engagement survey."Winning these Top Workplaces awards is a testament to the incredible people we have at the heart of this organization," said Kate Harris, Stanley President, CEO and Chair

Cision
Mar 20th, 2025
Stanley Consultants Honored With 2025 Top Workplaces Award Two Years In A Row

Stanley Consultants has earned a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces award.BROOMFIELD, Colo., March 20, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Stanley Consultants has earned a 2025 USA Today Top Workplaces award. This is the second consecutive year the firm has received this recognition. The Top Workplaces program has a 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing top organizations across 60 markets for regional Top Workplaces awards."We are incredibly honored to be named a USA Today Top Workplace again this year. This recognition is a direct reflection of our company culture, which is built on a foundation of mutual respect and a deep commitment to improving the world through our projects and community activities. Our unique culture has distinguished us for over 110 years, encouraging us to bring our best to everything we do" said Kate Harris, Stanley Consultants President, CEO and Chair. "We are committed to continuing to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential."Top Workplaces USA celebrates organizations with 150 or more employees that have built great cultures

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Dec 31st, 2023
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May 17th, 2023
Greg Eldridge named operations chief at Stanley Consultants

Stanley Consultants, a global engineering firm, has hired Greg Eldridge as chief operations officer.