Civil/Structural/Architectural Department Manager
Company: Progressive Design
Location: Midlothian
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Summary: The Manager of the Civil/Structural/Architectural
(CSA) Department is responsible for overseeing the engineering &
design teams, ensuring projects are completed on time, within
budget, and to the required standards. This role involves managing
and training staff, staff resource planning, maintaining department
quality control standards, coordinating with other departments, and
maintaining client relationships. Job Responsibilities: Oversee a
team of civil/structural engineers and designers, leading them in
project design, development, and execution. Responsible for
profitable growth of the department; ensuring staff levels and
staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining
billable goals. Recruitment, development, training, and retention
of staff. Ensure department activities adhere to company guidelines
and procedures. Foster a positive, collaborative, and
high-performance culture within the department. Continually seek
ways to improve departmental processes and efficiencies. Define,
assign, and monitor department task assignments. Monitor and
maintain scope, schedule, and budget for CSA department. Develop
bids, proposals, scopes of work, estimates, schedules, material
lists, specifications, calculations, design concepts, design
drawings, correspondence, scope changes submittals, and other
project documentation per customer and company guidelines. Ensure
all department deliverables comply with codes, standards, and
project milestones. Plan and lead department meetings to
communicate priorities, performance updates, and other essential
information. Build and maintain positive relationships with
clients, suppliers, and contractors. Job Requirements Bachelor of
Science in Civil Engineering or Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering Technology. 15 years of heavy industrial experience. PE
license with ability to obtain licenses in multiple states.
Significant experience in structural engineering, with a strong
track record of project delivery. Five (5) or more years of
relevant managerial experience. Experience managing staff, ensuring
project compliance, coordinating with clients and other
departments, overseeing budgets, and contributing to business
development efforts like proposal writing and cost estimation.
Experience with equipment foundations/supports, piping supports,
process buildings, access platforms, etc. Experience in various
types of steel and concrete construction methodologies. Experience
in conventional shallow and deep foundation systems. Retrofit
experience. Knowledge of relevant risk management issues
(contractual terms, technical feasibility, etc.). Working knowledge
of OSHA, API-620, API-650, NFPA 13, IBC, AISC, ACI-318, ACI-530,
AISI, and ASCE-7 codes. Experience in preparing structural and
civil construction plans and specifications. Working knowledge of
static and dynamic load applications. Understanding of the
structural considerations associated with demolition of both
structures and equipment. Working knowledge of alternative
materials and construction methodologies as may be necessary to
facilitate clients’ needs. Working knowledge of earth pressures and
their effect on design. Working knowledge of considerations of
other trades as related to efficiently designed structural systems.
Working knowledge and understanding of civil design to include
topographic surveys, erosion and sediment control measures, storm
water management, staking and site layout and underground utility
plans. Working knowledge and understanding of IBC with regards to
building egress, stairs, and ramp construction, building
construction types, occupancy, and fire protection elements.
Possess ability to develop General Arrangements and Equipment
Arrangements by working with other discipline designers and
engineers to obtain the required vendor equipment and code
requirements such as egress, egress travel paths, and
electrical/mechanical equipment clearances. Skilled understanding
of maintenance & constructability considerations in all design
applications. Experience in project management including project
estimating. Proven technical and business writing skills. Working
knowledge of Microsoft Windows including Microsoft Excel and
Project. Proficient understanding of AutoCAD 3D design with various
structural and civil software packages (AutoCAD, Advanced Steel,
Revit, RISA 3D, STADD, ROBOT). Effective communication and
organizational skills. Benefits : We offer a fast paced, exciting
work environment with a competitive compensation package including:
Health Care Benefits, Paid Time Off & Holidays, Flexible work
schedules, Work life balance, Paid overtime, Performance based
bonus, 401K match and Tuition reimbursement. Company Overview: We
hire the best in Engineering & Design! Hands-on experience, years
of industry knowledge, continuous training, and commitment to
excellence are some of the attributes that make Progressive
Design’s professional staff the best at what we do. The company has
experienced consistent growth and on-going success from hiring the
right people that focus on client success, embrace an
entrepreneurial spirit and demonstrate the highest integrity.
Progressive Design, Inc. (PDI) is a private, family-owned, Heavy
Industrial Engineering & Design Consulting firm that provides
valued engineering services. Founded in 1986 by Robert Ranson,
Progressive Design has grown to become one of the largest privately
held multi-discipline engineering firms in central Virginia. In
2021, Robert’s daughter and Progressive Design President, Erica
Burgess, acquired ownership and established Progressive Design as a
Woman-Owned business. Our team’s knowledge and hands-on experience
can take projects from concept to startup. As a full service,
multi-discipline engineering consulting firm, we support
manufacturing facilities and clients in many key areas including:
EPC/Turnkey projects, project feasibility studies, process
improvement analysis, new process design, process upgrades, air
pollution abatement technology and integration, environmental
compliance, product design, industrial capital projects, and
detailed project/construction estimates. We serve Fortune 500
companies in industries such as chemical, tobacco, power, films,
fibers, plastics, paper, pharmaceuticals, metals, food and
beverage, and discrete manufacturing.
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