About this opportunity
AtkinsRéalis lists this Manager of Building Structures – Industrial opportunity in exton, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Overview
AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Manager of Building Structures –Industrial to join our team centered in Exton,PA, although candidates located near another major AtkinsRéalis office within the United States will also be considered. In this leadership role, you will oversee a high-performing structural engineering team responsible for delivering complex, fast-paced design-build projects across the manufacturing and pharmaceutical sectors. The successful candidate will drive technical excellence, support project execution, and foster a collaborative, results-oriented team environment.
This is a strategic leadership role for a senior structural engineer who thrives at the intersection of technical excellence, team leadership, and client partnership. You will lead multidisciplinary collaboration, shape technical standards, and drive the delivery of critical infrastructure projects that support industrial innovation.
Your role
Leadership & Team Development
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and designers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and collaboration
Guide career development, conduct performance reviews, and support succession planning
Partner with Practice and Technical Directors to build capability and elevate technical standards
Technical Excellence & Project Delivery
Serve as the technical authority for structural design on complex industrial projects
Review, approve, and ensure the quality of structural deliverables across the team
Sign and seal designs where required, ensuring compliance with state regulations
Lead structural design efforts for: Steel-framed buildings (industrial, manufacturing, and commercial support facilities)
Concrete foundations, slabs, and specialty structures
Apply advanced analysis methods and validate designs through engineering judgment and hand calculations
Client & Business Impact
Act as a trusted advisor to clients, defining project requirements and delivering solutions aligned to scope, budget, and schedule
Support business development efforts, helping to grow client relationships and secure new work
Ensure projects meet financial, schedule, and quality targets, contributing directly to business performance and backlog growth
Operational Excellence
Drive continuous improvement in design quality, project delivery, and team efficiency
Champion safety and compliance across all phases of design and construction
Collaborate cross-functionally with architecture, MEP, and process engineering teams to deliver integrated solutions
Support construction through RFIs, shop drawing review, and technical guidance
About you
Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred; MBA or leadership training a plus)
Professional Engineer (PE) license required; ability to obtain additional state licensure
15+ years of structural engineering experience, including industrial project experience
3+ years of leadership experience managing teams and delivering complex projects
Strong expertise in structural design tools (e.g., RISA, STAAD, Tekla Tedds)
Experience with Revit (preferred) and AutoCAD
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage competing priorities
Strong communication and client-facing skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels
Rewards & benefits
At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.
Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time Off, leaves of absences options, flexible work options, recognition and employee satisfaction programs, employee assistance program, and voluntary benefits. You can review our comprehensive benefits page here.
About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people. Find out more.
Additional information
Expected compensation range is between $185,000 - $205,000 annually depending on skills, experience, and geographical location.
AtkinsRéalis is an equal opportunity, Drug-Free employer EOE/Veteran/Disability
Please review AtkinsRéalis' Equal Opportunity Statement here.
Applications for this position are accepted on a rolling basis; no application deadline applies.
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Worksite address
exton, PA, 19341, US
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