Job description

Director of Design Services
Work Location: 707 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 3650 Los Angeles, CA 90017
Employment Type: Full-time regular

About This Opportunity

The Director of Design Services is responsible for overseeing the production of projects and growing our Design and Structural Engineering practices; assisting in the management of the office with the goals of meeting the annual business plan goals and continually improving service to our clients; and participating in the marketing/sales for the office.

Successful candidates for this opportunity is a Registered Structural Engineer with an entrepreneurial spirit, extensive management experience, competency in managing design projects that are large and complex in nature. As you work alongside Walker's staff, you will be able to grow in your career, make an impact on the projects you work on and exercise your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects, staff, overhead and marketing efforts to achieve department or office profit target.
• Manage quality assurance within the office.
• Assists in the planning, budgeting, scheduling, conducting or coordination of detailed phases of the engineering work on a project.
• Serves as lead designer in structural engineering aspects of a project.
• Lead and manage staff and department/office to maximize and streamline the effectiveness of the team.
• Encourage and support professional development of staff through internal and external training.
• Coach, mentor and evaluate the performance of direct reports.
• Proactively seek opportunities to target and court potential hires, i.e., conventions, project work, employee referrals, etc.

Qualifications and Competencies

Education Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited University, Master's degree preferred.

Other Requirements:

• 10 years of project engineering and management experience.
• Registered Structural Engineer by examination in California.
• Solid knowledge of structural engineering.
• Strong computer, writing, communication, and team skills are necessary
• Demonstrated managerial skills.
• Demonstrated ability to review work of others.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain clients.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in the design and construction of parking garages.

Benefits of Joining Walker
As a skilled member of the Walker family, you will be given the opportunity to grow and develop your skills surrounded by committed, talented and enthusiastic co-workers. In addition to competitive compensation, as a full-time employee, Walker offers vacation retreats, tuition, and licensure reimbursement, 401(k) match and HSA employer contribution, commuter benefit accounts, medical, dental, vision insurance, and more!

Who We Are
Walker is a 100% employee-owned company of many capabilities offering professional services to clients in the private and public market sectors. Walker maintains a strong foundation as an industry leader in all aspects of parking planning, design, engineering, restoration, and consulting that encompass operations, technology, and mobility solutions engaging a wide spectrum of specialists and renowned experts who have been advancing standards in the industry for several decades.

However, our abilities reach far beyond just parking and include highly experienced advisors in forensics who provide investigative assessments, creative repair solutions, and litigation support on all types of facilities around the world impacted by natural events as well as design or construction defects.

Additionally, we are among the largest providers of restoration and building envelope services in the industry. The combination of our structural engineering design excellence, building science experts, and vast geographic presence makes Walker the first choice for these services throughout the country.

Walker Consultants is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We invite all qualified applicants to apply and do not discriminate against individuals because of their race, color, religion, national origin, gender, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or age.

Job Type: Full-time

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