Exponent

Senior Manager, Structural Engineering (Ph.D.)

Exponent$165K — $220K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or related field
  • Significant business development experience
  • Licensured Professional Engineer (PE) in Massachusetts
  • Preferred Structural Engineer (SE) License
  • Minimum 6 years of technical engineering and project management experience
  • Demonstrated ability to attract projects and cultivate talent
  • Strong reputation and existing client base

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate and expand strategic client relationships
  • Inspect, analyze, and determine root causes of performance failures
  • Conduct projects while supervising analytical and computer problem solving
  • Lead field investigations and diagnostic surveys
  • Prepare and present technical reports and engineering assessments
  • Maintain professional expertise through continued development
  • Provide expert testimony in dispute resolution settings

Benefits

  • Access to competitive health and well-being programs
  • 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary
  • Flexible work style and autonomy in scheduling
  • Opportunities for professional development and mentoring
  • Supportive culture in a dynamic work environment
Full Job Description
Our Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager in Structural Engineering for our Civil & Structural Engineering Practice in Natick, MA. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced consultant to help lead and expand our structural engineering consulting efforts while contributing to the continued growth of the practice. In this role, you will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to lead analytical modeling and computational problem-solving, conduct field investigations and diagnostic surveys, and deliver high-impact technical insights. You will also play a key role in developing and maintaining client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and serving as a strategic advisor to our clients.

You will be responsible for

  • Cultivating and expanding strategic client relationships by identifying new business opportunities, securing engagements aligned with emerging needs, and consistently delivering high-quality work
  • Inspection, analysis, and determination of root causes of structural/building envelope performance failures
  • Conducting projects and supervising others analytical and computer problem solving
  • Leading field investigations and diagnostic surveys
  • Preparing and presenting technical reports and complicated engineering assessments
  • Continued professional development towards maintaining professional expertise
  • Providing expert testimony where appropriate


You will have the following skills and qualifications

  • Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field
  • Significant business development experience with a proven track record
  • Licensure as a Professional Engineer (PE) in the State of Massachusetts
  • Structural Engineer (SE) License is preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to attract projects and develop a group of highly motivated individuals
  • Minimum of 6 years of experience in technical engineering and project management post-graduation
  • An outstanding professional reputation with an existing client base
  • Experience providing expert testimony in a dispute resolution setting
  • Significant experience in construction claims, dispute resolution, and litigation services
  • Experience drafting/reviewing analysis, reports, and presentations
  • Effective leadership skills with the ability to positively interact with professionals, technical staff, and administrative staff
  • Outstanding professional reputation and a record of publications
  • Strong client base in similar market areas
  • A dedication to quality and accuracy


Applicants are encouraged to submit a CV (Curriculum Vitae) with publications (feel free to include publications that are in review or pending) [not restricted to 1 page].

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent
https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits, as well as compensation and recognition programs, empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment. Our consultants engage in-person in the office unless they are traveling for client work or other business activities.

We value the rich lives our colleagues enjoy outside of work and understand that work/life balance is critical to our employees and their well-being. Consultants have the autonomy to balance their work and personal schedules so you can meet with clients, visit inspection sites, attend conferences, and make time for priorities outside of work, too. It is this flexible, agile work style and working hours that allow our teams to drive innovation and results in their own ways, while meeting the needs of clients. #LI-Onsite

Compensation

Our consultants are rewarded for their technical and business contributions and have an opportunity to plan for future success and career growth. Exponent's total compensation plan is consistent with its expectations of the quality and quantity of work performed and with the professional standards set by Exponent. At the Manager level and above, total compensation includes base salary, annual bonus, and 401(k) employer contribution of 7% of base salary.

The base salary range for this position is depending on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Salary Range

USD $165,000.00 - USD $220,000.00 /Yr.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page:
https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Job Locations

US-MA-Natick

About Exponent

Exponent is a multi-disciplinary engineering and scientific consulting firm that brings together more than 90 different disciplines to solve engineering, science, regulatory, and business issues facing our clients. The company has been providing solutions to complex problems for more than 50 years and has a reputation for technical expertise, objective analysis, and clear communication. Exponent's services include analysis and testing, engineering and design, human factors, environmental and health sciences, and regulatory consulting. The company serves clients in a wide range of industries, including aerospace, automotive, consumer products, energy, healthcare, and technology.
Learn more about Exponent
Size
1,215 employees
Market Cap
$5 billion
Industry
Net Income
$82.5 million
Founded
1967
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$399.9 million
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