Structural Section Manager

HDR is seeking a Structural Section Manager to join our growing Building Engineering Services (BES) group in Toronto. In this key leadership position, you will guide our structural design engineering team with a focus on project delivery, team management, and technical excellence. You will manage and mentor a team of engineers and designers, oversee project execution and workload, and serve as a hands-on technical leader ensuring the delivery of high-quality structural projects for our clients. In the role of Structural Section Manager, we'll count on you to: • Take responsibility for the daily operations of the Structural section, including staff development, project profitability, team morale, and quality control. • Function as a Project Manager, taking direct responsibility for production and successful delivery on key structural projects. • Take administrative responsibility for section staff and lead and coordinate technical services with other groups. • Support local marketing efforts, including strategic planning, proposal development, and interviews. • Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel within the section. • Work cooperatively with Area and Regional leadership to support local and national marketing and production efforts. • Implement, monitor, and support company policy and procedures. • Provide technical leadership in structural analysis, design, and construction-phase services, including the application of relevant codes, standards, and project requirements. • Implement project QA/QC requirements within the section, coordinate qualified technical reviewers, and ensure review comments are resolved before deliverables are issued. • Coordinate with the BES Professional Services Leader, project managers, and other Section Managers to forecast workload, align staffing and technical expertise with project needs, and facilitate worksharing across HDR offices. • Promote integrated, multidisciplinary design through close collaboration with Architecture and other engineering disciplines, market sectors, and business groups. • Perform other duties as needed to support the team and our clients. Preferred Qualifications • Master's Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred. • Forward-thinking technical aptitude, including the ability to rigorously audit, validate, and verify AI-generated outputs (e.g., technical correspondence and code interpretations) against core engineering fundamentals and regulations. • Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand. • Prior leadership and management experience. • Project experience in one or more of the following sectors: data centers, healthcare, education, science and technology, transportation, water, and wastewater. • Experience in coding, programming, and design automation a plus. • Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired. • Computer knowledge SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, Risa 3D, RAM, STAAD PRO, or similar analytical software, and working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Bluebeam, is deemed a plus. • Strong skills with Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel), and experience using AI tools to support research and design processes within company-approved workflows. Qualifications Required Qualifications • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience • A minimum of 10 years experience • Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role • Strong communication and listening skills • Ability to handle multiple assignments • Good leadership and organizational skills • An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must