Structural Section Manager

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We believe building engineering is more than systems and structures, it’s about powering progress and enabling innovation. As part of HDR’s Building Engineering Services Group, you'll help design the critical infrastructure that supports the digital age and shapes the spaces where people work, connect, and thrive. From high-performance data centers driving the future of AI to dynamic commercial environments, your work will directly support technological advancement, sustainability, and human experience. We bring together mechanical, electrical, structural, and civil engineering experts to solve complex design challenges with precision, creativity, and collaboration. Whether you're optimizing energy efficiency, integrating resilient systems, or engineering the backbone of next-generation facilities, your contributions will help define the future of the built environment. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead innovation, engineer impact, and build a legacy of excellence.
HDR is seeking a Structural Section Manager to join our growing Building Engineering Services (BES) group in Toronto. In this key leadership position, you will guide our structural design engineering team with a focus on project delivery, team management, and technical excellence. You will manage and mentor a team of engineers and designers, oversee project execution and workload, and serve as a hands-on technical leader ensuring the delivery of high-quality structural projects for our clients.
In the role of Structural Section Manager, we'll count on you to:
Take responsibility for the daily operations of the Structural section, including staff development, project profitability, team morale, and quality control.
Function as a Project Manager, taking direct responsibility for production and successful delivery on key structural projects.
Take administrative responsibility for section staff and lead and coordinate technical services with other groups.
Support local marketing efforts, including strategic planning, proposal development, and interviews.
Select, train, develop, and manage technical personnel within the section.
Work cooperatively with Area and Regional leadership to support local and national marketing and production efforts.
Implement, monitor, and support company policy and procedures.
Provide technical leadership in structural analysis, design, and construction-phase services, including the application of relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.
Implement project QA/QC requirements within the section, coordinate qualified technical reviewers, and ensure review comments are resolved before deliverables are issued.
Coordinate with the BES Professional Services Leader, project managers, and other Section Managers to forecast workload, align staffing and technical expertise with project needs, and facilitate worksharing across HDR offices.
Promote integrated, multidisciplinary design through close collaboration with Architecture and other engineering disciplines, market sectors, and business groups.
Perform other duties as needed to support the team and our clients.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
Forward-thinking technical aptitude, including the ability to rigorously audit, validate, and verify AI-generated outputs (e.G., technical correspondence and code interpretations) against core engineering fundamentals and regulations.
Actively engaged in professional or industry associations to enhance HDR technical expertise and brand.
Prior leadership and management experience.
Project experience in one or more of the following sectors: data centers, healthcare, education, science and technology, transportation, water, and wastewater.
Experience in coding, programming, and design automation a plus.
Experience and/or interest in sustainable design/LEED desired.
Computer knowledge SAP2000, ETABS, SAFE, Risa 3D, RAM, STAAD PRO, or similar analytical software, and working knowledge of AutoCAD, Revit, BIM 360, Bluebeam, is deemed a plus.
Strong skills with Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel), and experience using AI tools to support research and design processes within company-approved workflows.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
A minimum of 10 years experience
Professional registration, license or certification may be required based on role
Strong communication and listening skills
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Good leadership and organizational skills
An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must
What We BelieveHDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.
Our CommitmentAs employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.
Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.
We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) The pay range for Toronto/Richmond Hill, ON: $134,000 - $184,000
Primary Location:
Canada-Ontario-Toronto
Other Locations:
Canada-Ontario-Richmond Hill
Industry:
Building Engineering
Schedule:
Full-time
Employee Status:
Regular
BusinessClass:
Building Structural
Job Posting:
Oct 30, 2026
At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer ( We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.
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