Computer Software Engineering Jobs in Cullman, AL

• Define and communicate the technical vision, strategy, and roadmap for engineering and design.
• Recruit, mentor and manage professional engineers, engineers-in-training, interns, and other engineering personnel fostering a culture of innovation, quality and technical expertise.
• Develop processes, set KPI’s, manage budgets, control costs, and ensure timely, high-quality project designs on time and complete.
• Work with sales, marketing, product development, manufacturing, IT and other company leaders to align design and engineering efforts with business goals.
• Oversee the design quality, accuracy, adherence to current building codes, as well as recommending new technologies and improvements to processes and products within the company.
• Optimize budgets, track spending on tools, technology and software and manage resource allocation.
• Oversee project plans and designs, schedules, and delivery release dates, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Identify emerging technology, drive R&D and implement industry leading best practices.
• Review schematic and development plans and specifications for various projects.
• Review final plans, specifications and bid documents.
• Review preliminary cost estimates and construction schedule.
• Provide training and development programs and guidance with engineers in training including advancing to PE levels.
• Manage the administration of construction projects to include pre-bid and pre-construction conferences, contract award recommendation, cost estimates, change orders and addenda.
• Demonstrate creativity, foresight and mature engineering judgment in anticipating and solving unpredictable engineering problems.

• Senior level management responsibility.
• Excellent business acumen.
• Ability to plan and manage multiple projects with strict deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills including, but not limited to verbal and written communication skills, active listening and negotiation skills, ability to understanding others’ perspectives.
• Confidence in directing and coordinating staff, contractors and consultants.
• Innovative and effective management techniques to encourage employee performance.
• Budgeting skills.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in MS Office suite, Email, Internet and multiple engineering programs (MBS, Tekla, AutoCAD).
• Familiarity with IAS, ICBO and other building codes, certification bodies and technical publications.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Master’s degree is preferred.
• Must have Professional Engineer (PE) license in most states the company operates in or be capable of achieving either by reciprocity or testing within one year.
• 5 years of progressive engineering management experience at a small, medium, or large company is required.
• Extensive knowledge of the building codes, structural design, civil design or similar field of expertise associated with the execution of metal building construction is required.
• Experience with governmental, public or construction related activity is preferred.

• Prolonged sitting and viewing a computer monitor, utilizing a computer keyboard.
• Ability to drive and walk around the construction projects if required (rare).

• Climate controlled office environment.
• Exposed to the elements when visiting construction projects.

BENEFITS:

Ascent Buildings takes pride in offering a competitive compensation and benefits package to all employees from their first day of employment that continues through their career.

• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental and vision plans available on first day of employment. Company/employee shared cost with three different plans to select from.
• Company paid life insurance policy and short term disability plan.
• Long term disability and supplemental life plans offered.
• AFLAC
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Retirement - 401k and Roth accounts with company match after six months of employment.
• Bonus plans
• Direct Deposit
• 10 Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Vacation, accrue from first paycheck and available to begin using after 90 days.
• 1 Week Sick, available to use after 90 days
• Unused Vacation & Sick balances carry over each year.
• Training and certification opportunities.
• Unlimited advancement opportunities.
• Continued safety training.
• Company apparel & employee events.