Structural Engineer/PM

Company: White Hat Executive Search
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Position Specification Structural Engineer/Project Manager For Prepared and submitted by: White Hat Executive Search POSITION TITLE Structural Engineer/Project Manager, Division of Structural Engineering Design LOCATION Sarasota, Florida Downtown Office or Tampa, Florida STATUS Salaried, Exempt THE COMPANY Karins Engineering is a structural engineering firm and provider of structural, forensic, new building, restoration, and design engineering solutions, focused on creating elegantly engineered solutions for complicated architectural problems. With eight offices in Florida and 25 years of global experience, our structural engineers hold expertise ranging from restoration services, building envelopes, and government properties to reserve studies, forensics, and structural engineering design. Our experience in foundations, windows, aluminum, marine structures, threshold building inspections, concrete, masonry, steel, wood, and historic restoration across residential, commercial, industrial, and governmental projects have allowed us to be the engineer of record for countless buildings around the world. At Karins Engineering, we’re passionate about achieving ambitious visions, and we assume responsible stewardship over the properties entrusted to us. Karins was founded on principles of trust, integrity, and creativity. We strive to embody these traits every day, in all we do to serve our clients. POSITION SUMMARY The position at the Structural Engineer/ Project Manager level entails work including initiation, oversight, and design of building structural components from foundation to roof framing on buildings ranging from single-story residential projects to high-rise commercial and residential projects. The position could also entail the evaluation of existing condition, the design of structural repair and envelope of protection systems, the management of bidding and construction processes, field observation/verification of work in process, and close client and contractor interaction. Building materials include reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel, light gauge steel, wood, aluminum, fiberglass, and others from time-to-time. Review of shop drawings and construction field observations and inspections will also be required. REPORTING RELATIONSHIP This position reports to the Branch Manager KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ LICENSE REQUIRED Computer proficiency including structural analysis and design applications Communication (verbal and written) Building and material codes Management of staff and projects Florida Professional Engineer or qualified to obtain within 12 Months or EIT EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE BS, Civil or Structural Engineering from accredited college or university Four or more years of experience in structural engineering Ability to operate general office machines - fax, telephone, copy machine, calculator, computer Computer software requirements – AutoCAD, Revit, Excel, and Word. Preferred: STAAD, PCA Design ATTITUDE/TRAITS/APPEARANCE Professional, Courteous, Cooperative, Mature, Punctual, Neat, Accurate, and Detail-oriented Ability to prioritize, work independently and handle stress Ability to work cooperatively as a team member of Karins Engineering Group, Inc. Ability to manage the professional, technical, and financial aspects of job Service - Anticipates and responds to the needs of clients, co-workers, managers, and the community. Recognizes the needs of others and takes appropriate steps. Communication - Expresses and receives, through word, body language and listening skills, all information needed for job performance. Presents information (verbal and/or written) in a clear and concise manner that is easy to hear or read and understand. Teamwork - Promotes a spirit of unity which enables the group to work together to achieve a common goal. Takes initiative to perform job and/or assist co-workers, supporting the work of others in accomplishing the mission of the Company. Professionalism - Presents a positive image of himself/herself and of Karins Engineering Group, Inc. Exhibits behaviors, which demonstrate competence, reliability, self-control, honesty, and appropriate overall appearance while rendering service. Character – Demonstrates appropriate levels of respect and courtesy toward clients, co-workers, managers, and the community. Displays open-mindedness, objectivity, flexibility, concern for environment, and process improvement. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Produce design information for drawings Prepare specifications and engineering reports Manage simple to complex projects from start to finish Oversee, review, sign and seal drawings, reports, and specifications Assign work to and manage production of Project Engineers and Drafter as required Meet required and promised project deadlines Assure timely and profitable completion of projects Interact with clients Develop proposals for new projects Review time entries and generate invoices Initiate, manage, oversee, and take responsibility for design projects Analyze engineering design problems Confer with engineering, technical, or manufacturing personnel Read blueprints and technical drawings Use computer-aided drafting or design software for design, drafting, modeling, or other engineering tasks Use intuitive judgment for engineering analyses Ensure conformance to building regulations Evaluate construction quality Inspect project operations or site to determine specification compliance Interpret property for construction, condition, or design Interpret maps for architecture, construction, or engineering project Recognize construction industry codes or symbols on blueprints Understand construction specifications Understand engineering data or reports Use drafting or mechanical drawing techniques Use field notes in technical drawings Create mathematical or statistical diagrams or charts Draw maps or charts Adhere to safety procedures Other duties as assigned Karins Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Karins Engineering prohibits discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, compensation, benefits, training, termination, promotions, or any other condition of employment or career development and are in compliance with local laws and regulations. Karins Engineering will provide reasonable accommodation to all applicants and employees. This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice. For further information or to send a resume, please contact: Bob Lueck, White Hat Executive Search Bob@WhiteHat-ExecSearch.com Office: 214-901-7090 www.WhiteHat-ExecSearch.com

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