0500 - Engineering - Engineering Manager

About Lockport Steel Fabrication

Lockport Steel Fabrication is a leading structural steel and miscellaneous metals fabricator serving customers throughout the Chicagoland region. We provide high-quality fabricated steel solutions for commercial, industrial, and infrastructure projects. Our team is committed to safety, craftsmanship, reliability, and customer service. As part of the National Material family of companies, we offer a stable work environment with opportunities for growth and professional development.

Position Summary

Lockport Steel Fabrication is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager of Engineering to lead and oversee all engineering and detailing activities supporting our structural steel fabrication operations. This leadership position is responsible for the management of internal detailing resources, coordination and quality control of external detailing and BIM consultants, and continuous improvement of engineering processes, workflows, and deliverables.

The Manager of Engineering will play a critical role in ensuring project schedules, drawing quality, BIM coordination, and fabrication readiness are consistently achieved. This position requires a strong technical background in steel detailing, proven leadership capabilities, and a passion for operational excellence within the structural steel industry.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and management of the engineering and detailing department.
• Manage, mentor, and develop in-house detailing personnel.
• Coordinate and oversee external detailing and BIM consultants to ensure quality, consistency, and adherence to project requirements.
• Establish and maintain engineering quality control standards and procedures.
• Review drawings, models, and engineering deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and constructability.
• Lead BIM coordination efforts with customers, engineers, architects, general contractors, and project teams.
• Monitor engineering schedules and resource allocation to ensure project deadlines are achieved.
• Identify opportunities to improve engineering workflows, productivity, and project execution.
• Support preconstruction, project management, and fabrication teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with estimating, project management, and operations personnel to ensure seamless project execution.
• Resolve technical issues and provide guidance on complex fabrication and detailing challenges.
• Drive accountability, process improvement, and continuous development within the engineering department.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of direct steel detailing experience utilizing SDS/2.
• Minimum of 5 years of steel-focused BIM coordination experience.
• Prior management or supervisory experience within a structural steel fabrication environment preferred.
• Experience with Tekla Structures, AutoCAD, or similar detailing and modeling software.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication, erection processes, and industry best practices.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interest and passion for the structural steel fabrication industry.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the desire to lead a department with full accountability for quality, performance, and process improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality work.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with a focus on follow-through and execution.
• Ability to evaluate priorities, allocate resources effectively, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Proven capability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and decision-making skills.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a dynamic and results-oriented setting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and engineering software platforms.

Competitive Total Rewards:

• A competitive base salary of $65K to $90K (Depending on Experience)
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 401(k) Match
• Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the job training
• Career advancement opportunities

Lockport Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer EEO-M/F/D/V and encourages Diverse Candidates to Apply

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.