Structural Department Manager (Telecom)

Job Title: Structural Department Manager

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated Structural Department Manager who exhibits a commitment to understanding client needs and delivering exceptional service. This role involves leading a team of talented engineers, supporting operational and production processes, and ensuring high-quality deliverables. If you are an engineering professional looking to advance your career by leading an established engineering group with a consistent client base, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate all aspects of departmental production, including developing standard operating procedures.
• Ensure overall performance of departmental production, maintaining technical accuracy and pacing.
• Communicate departmental production expectations and track progress towards productivity goals.
• Review production costs and product quality, modifying processes to enhance profitability.
• Provide technical oversight and quality control of all departmental deliverables.
• Assess departmental growth plans and allocate budget to meet development needs.
• Assist in developing an annual business plan and execute strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with other discipline leads to improve product quality through interdepartmental communication.
• Promote client revenue growth by facilitating turnkey service offerings.
• Establish, retain, and grow client relationships; attend client meetings and business development functions.
• Recruit and retain department personnel, promoting company culture.
• Mentor employees to foster a professional environment of innovation and continuous improvement.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in structural evaluation or inspection of telecommunication structures.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in client management.
• Demonstrated experience in leading organizational change and employee oversight.
• Current Professional Engineer (PE) certification registered in at least one state.
• Experience managing turnkey engineering projects.
• Working knowledge of codes and standards related to telecommunication structures, including TIA/EIA-222.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency with commercial tower analysis software such as tnxTower.
• Proficiency with finite-element analysis (FEA) software, e.g., RISA 3D, for antenna mounts and custom structures.
• Experience with foundation analysis and design software, including Caisson and LPILE.
• Competent use of visual calculation software like MathCAD.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Microsoft Office software, particularly Excel and Word.
• Understanding of Visual Basic for Applications and other object-oriented languages for efficiency development.

Work Environment

This role offers a hybrid work environment with an office located in Raleigh. You will be stepping into an established team of mid- to senior-level engineers, leading and mentoring to shape the future direction of the structural practice. Enjoy a diverse range of projects across telecom, utility, energy, and commercial infrastructure markets, with proven processes and support systems in place to ensure success.

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

The pay range for this position is $120000.00 - $140000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, & Hospital Indemnity Coverage

This is a Permanent position based out of Raleigh, NC.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 28, 2026.

This is a hybrid position in Raleigh,NC.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

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Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.