Director, Structural Engineering - Suffolk Construction Company, Inc.

As a national leader in the construction industry, Suffolk is redefining what it means to build. We challenge the status quo every day by gathering the people, innovations, and partnerships that can explore and go after new ways to do our jobs. Our focus on high-performing teams and technology translates to groundbreaking solutions for all industry sectors and phases of building. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services alongside vertical service lines, an approach that is revolutionizing the industry and making a permanent mark on the world of business. Join us for a thrilling experience that will energize you, challenge you, and propel your career.

About Suffolk

Suffolk is a national enterprise that invests, innovates, and builds. We provide value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging our core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment and innovation research and development. We have $4.5 billion in annual revenue, 2,400 employees, and main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. We serve clients in every major industry sector, including health care, science and technology, education, gaming, transportation and aviation, and commercial. Suffolk is privately held and is led by founder, chairman and CEO John Fish. We’re ranked #23 on the Engineering News Record list of “Top 400 Contractors.” And we’re proud to be a certified 2021 “Great Place to Work.” For more information, visit www.suffolk.com and follow Suffolk on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram. 

Suffolk Design, a fully integrated architectural and engineering services vertical within Suffolk Construction, aims to leverage Suffolk’s core construction capabilities along with innovative technologies to create a disruptive digital design and engineering platform capable of delivering construction-ready design with unprecedented levels of speed, accuracy, and technical competence.  To that end, Suffolk Design is seeking an Assistant Design Manager to join its growing practice.  

The Role 

Suffolk’s vision is to integrate the entire building lifecycle into a seamless platform to redefine how the world builds. A key component of delivering on that vision has been the development of Suffolk Design—an innovative vertical offering fully-integrated design and design management services.  Leveraging Suffolk’s core construction capabilities, technologies, and processes, Suffolk Design aims to reimagine traditional design delivery processes through specialized service offerings, fully integrated with Suffolk’s core construction capabilities.    

Suffolk Design’s growth strategy hinges on its ability to deliver exceptional design services across a full range of subject matters.  To that end, we are seeking to enhanceour current Architecture and Mechanical Engineering capabilities with Structural Engineering expertise.  The Director, Structural Engineering will be responsible for deliveringtechnical support and consultation to project teams across Suffolk’s national footprint with a keen eye towards driving efficient outcomes with innovative solutions and common-sense practicality. 

Responsibilities 

• Represent Suffolk to clients and the broader industry on all topics related to Structural Engineering as a Subject Matter expert.    

• Provide technical support and guidance to project and construction teams throughout the lifecycle of the project across Suffolk’s national footprint. 

• Collaborate with project consulting engineers and Structural subcontractors to arrive at optimized project solutions, conformant with cost and scheduling objectives, including consideration of procurement and supply-chain issues. 

• Analyze structural components and systems for various types of buildings. Evaluate Structural system designs for completeness, constructability, efficiency, and conformance with cost/schedule goals across Suffolk’s national portfolio of projects.  

• Assessment, selection, and management of Structural Engineer(s) of Record and Structural Subcontractors on Design-Build contracts. 

• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices in structural engineering. 

• Support Suffolk Design’s design technology staff in the introduction of automated design and documentation processes and workflows. 

• Act as advocate for Suffolk Design in professional circles including regular participation in industry events, marketing efforts, etc. 

• While Professional Engineering Services are not planned as a Suffolk Design offering, provide support for: 

• Preparation of detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and reports. 

• Performance of structural calculations and simulations to ensure the safety and stability of structures. 

• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress and ensure compliance with design specifications and building codes. 

• In collaboration with Suffolk Design leadership and the project team, analyze, refine, and test design-construction workflow assumptions in real-time to optimize Suffolk Design’s process moving forward. 

• Maintain and support client relationships during all project phases, ensuring a client-first mentality that encourages both active engagement in and ownership of all design decisions. 

• Use computer-aided design software to create 2D and 3D models. 

• Collaborate with Suffolk Design and Suffolk leadership to develop project proposals. 

• Serve as Structural systems lead in Suffolk Design proposal and interviews. 

• Leverage existing network to identify/pursue new opportunities for Suffolk Design. 

Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering (Master's degree preferred). 

• Professional Engineer (PE) licenserequired.  

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in structural engineering. 

• Experience with design-build project delivery. 

• Proficiency in structural analysis and design software (e.g., AutoCAD, Revit, SAP2000, ETABS). 

• Strong knowledge of building codes, standards, and regulations. 

• Proven success working on multiple projects concurrently and across all project phases including Construction Documentation and Construction Administration. 

• Proven success working on projects of varying size (min. $10M+ construction value) and market sectors (multi-family, office, healthcare, institutional, etc.). 

Professional Characteristics 

• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail. 

• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development. 

• Shared enthusiasm for executing the Suffolk Design vision, with a demonstrated willingness to rethink traditional methodologies and to passionately seek out advancements in project delivery outcomes 

• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, ‘start-up’ atmosphere that prioritizes flexibility and nimbleness. 

• Deep awareness and sensitivity to the workings of the design and construction processes, and the ability to interpret and develop creative, technically competent, and constructible solutions to design challenges. 

• Demonstrates value-driven design philosophy that incorporates sound business judgement, community benefit, and technical excellence. 

• Strong management capabilities and proactive leadership qualities that allow for systematic and consistent implementation of standard processes, procedures, and systems across Suffolk Design and Suffolk’s broader design-build delivery business. 

• Committed to leveraging technology to meaningfully enhance the efficiency, accuracy, completeness, and speed of the design, documentation, and construction process. 

• Self-motivated and able to work as part of a team or independently, depending on the situation. 

• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills. 

• Able to travel, as needed. 

• Possesses Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; talk or hear; perform fine motor, hand and finger skills in the use of a keyboard, telephone, or writing. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; and reach with arms and/or hands. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. The employee will spend their time in an office environment with a quiet to moderate noise level.

Suffolk provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, disability, protected veteran, gender identity, age or any other status protected by law.  This policy applies to recruiting, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, and all other terms and conditions of employment.  Suffolk will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination toward, or harassment of, applicants or employees by anyone at Suffolk, or anyone working on behalf of Suffolk.