Structural Design Manager

Job description

BenBau is an international construction company with Irish roots that specializes in concrete and data center construction works in Germany, Denmark and Sweden. We are currently searching for an experienced Structural Design Coordinator with relevant experience in design, especially for concrete works, to join our team in Germany. Our diverse and multinational team has workers from Romania, Germany, Poland, Sweden, and many other countries.

Job Title: Structural Design Manager

Location: Berlin - Germany

In this role, you will be responsible for managing design activities and ensuring that all aspects of the project are completed on time and within budget.

You must be highly organised and detail-oriented, with a deep knowledge of structural engineering principles and practices. You must also be a strong communicator, able to work closely with other departments.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Structural Design Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the design process, ensuring structural integrity, and coordinating with project managers and clients to deliver high-quality designs on time and within budget.

As the Structural Design Manager, you will be responsible for:

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing and overseeing structural design activities across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with client requirements, project specifications, budgets, timelines, and applicable technical standards.
• Leading and supervising the internal team of Design Coordinators and BIM Engineers, ensuring effective task allocation, clear responsibilities, consistent performance monitoring, and professional development.
• Managing and coordinating external structural design subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project requirements, contractual obligations, agreed scope, quality standards, and delivery schedules.
• Acting as the main point of contact between internal Design Coordinators, external design subcontractors, clients, and other project stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordination throughout the design process.
• Planning and overseeing structural design activities, ensuring that internal teams and external subcontractors receive the necessary technical information, project documentation, and resources to perform their responsibilities effectively.
• Monitoring design progress, subcontractor performance, and project deliverables, identifying potential delays, coordination issues, and risks, and implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Overseeing the preparation, technical review, and quality control of structural design deliverables, including structural calculations, design reports, technical specifications, BIM models, and construction drawings, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Reviewing and approving structural design deliverables before submission to clients, contractors, or regulatory authorities, ensuring consistency, proper document control, revision management, and timely submission.
• Coordinating with architects, MEP engineers, construction managers, and other project stakeholders to ensure effective integration of structural designs into overall project plans.
• Monitoring structural design budgets, subcontractor resources, and design-related costs, identifying opportunities for optimization while maintaining required quality and project standards.
• Participating in the selection, evaluation, and performance assessment of structural design subcontractors, supporting the development of reliable and efficient external partnerships.
• Managing design changes, additional scope requests, and technical clarifications in coordination with Design Coordinators, subcontractors, and relevant project stakeholders.
• Leading regular design progress and coordination meetings with internal teams and external subcontractors to review project status, address technical and organizational challenges, and agree on necessary actions.
• Maintaining effective communication with clients throughout the structural design phase, providing progress updates, addressing concerns, and ensuring alignment with project expectations.
• Providing technical guidance and support to internal teams and external subcontractors, including performing or reviewing structural calculations when necessary to resolve complex design issues and support project delivery.
• Providing technical support to site teams during construction, addressing design-related queries, reviewing site issues, and coordinating with Design Coordinators and external structural design subcontractors to ensure timely technical solutions and effective implementation of structural designs on site.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of experience in structural design, engineering coordination, or design management, including at least 3 years in a leadership or management role.
• Subcontractor Management: Proven experience in coordinating external engineering consultants or structural design subcontractors, including managing deliverables, monitoring performance, and ensuring compliance with contractual requirements.
• Technical Skills: Strong understanding of structural engineering principles, design codes, construction documentation, and BIM methodologies, including familiarity with Revit, Navisworks, and Autodesk platforms.
• Design Management: Strong ability to plan, coordinate, and monitor structural design activities, manage subcontractor workflows, and ensure timely delivery of project documentation.
• Leadership: Proven ability to lead and support Design Coordinators, delegate responsibilities effectively, and foster collaboration between internal teams and external partners.
• Project Management: Experience managing multiple projects, coordinating resources, monitoring budgets, and identifying risks related to design progress and subcontractor performance.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with clients, subcontractors, engineers, and other project stakeholders.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to proactively identify and resolve technical, organizational, and coordination issues.
• Attention to Detail: Strong commitment to quality, accuracy, and compliance, with the ability to review technical documentation and ensure consistency across project deliverables.
• Time Management: Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, subcontractors, and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Languages: Fluent in English, both written and spoken. Additional language skills would be an advantage (German, Polish, Romanian, Swedish, etc.).

What We Offer

Competitive salary and benefits package.

• 30 vacation days per year.
• Health and pension insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• A collaborative and inclusive international work environment.