Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Engineering Manager
Location: Tampa, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Overview:
The Engineering Manager is responsible for the development, coordination, and continuous improvement of technical staff and engineering services across the organization. This role ensures the delivery of high-quality design and construction documents, fosters innovation, manages engineering teams, and supports business development efforts to meet client and market needs.
The Engineering Manager also plays a key role in project execution, quality assurance, team leadership, and strategic planning.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Leadership
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Provide leadership and oversight for engineering standards, technical capabilities, and project delivery processes.
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Collaborate with other technical leaders to improve design quality, minimize project risk, and enhance firmwide technical practices.
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Support internal quality control and quality assurance initiatives through regular reviews and participation in technical forums.
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Contribute to the development and implementation of training programs to ensure technical staff are skilled, current, and well-equipped.
Business Development
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Assist in the preparation of proposals, scopes of work, budgets, and schedules.
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Participate in client presentations, interviews, and contract negotiations.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with current and prospective clients.
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Collaborate with regional or market sector leaders to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
Project Management
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Oversee engineering projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and according to scope.
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Manage project teams and coordinate resource allocation across departments.
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Ensure compliance with company standards and client expectations in all project deliverables.
Financial Management
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Monitor project budgets and support revenue targets.
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Ensure accurate invoicing and financial reporting to maintain project profitability.
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Track project pipelines and forecast staffing needs and financial performance.
Technical Services
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Develop and implement firmwide technical standards and best practices.
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Review and sign off on engineering plans, specifications, and cost estimates.
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Support the development of construction bid packages and project schedules.
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Apply engineering expertise to support design calculations, reporting, and technical problem-solving.
Team Leadership & Supervision
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Lead, mentor, and evaluate engineering staff in accordance with company policies.
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Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and training new team members.
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Promote a positive, productive work environment that supports employee growth and project success.
Qualifications:
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.
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Minimum of 10 years of engineering experience, including project and staff management.
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Professional Engineer (PE) license required (civil, mechanical, electrical, chemical, etc.).
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Demonstrated success managing large-scale, profitable projects.
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Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
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Valid driver’s license required.
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[Optional: Certifications relevant to industry (e.g., PMP, industry-specific credentials)]