ReqID: CHI000066
Joining Arup
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective - in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity to do socially useful work that has meaning - to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
We are seeking a visionary Structural Market Leader to drive the expansion of our structural engineering practice in Chicago and solidify our industry leadership in design innovation. This is a pivotal opportunity for a dynamic leader with deep roots in the Chicago market and a passion for shaping a better world through the built environment. At Arup, you will tackle complex challenges: developing advanced digital solutions, designing for structural optimization and efficiency, pioneering innovations in low-carbon design, and working across typologies, materials, and geometric complexity.
We're committed to leading the way in sustainability, embedding Whole Life carbon assessments and Circular Economy principles into the projects we deliver. Join Arup and help redefine the future of structural engineering in one of the world's greatest cities.
The opportunity
Collaborate with leadership to develop and execute a dynamic go-to-market strategy to help expand Arup's structural practice. Identify and pursue new business opportunities that align with the firm's expertise and strategic goals
Cultivate and maintain strong, trusted relationships with clients, architects, and industry partners, often becoming an extension of their own team
Lead proposal development, bid submissions, and contract negotiations to secure impactful projects aligned with Arup's strategic goals
Lead high-profile projects as a project manager / project director, ensuring seamless multi-disciplinary coordination and driving collaborative excellence across teams
Shape iconic projects such as The Richard Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History, Little Island, and the San Antonio Spurs Victory Capital Performance Center.
Provide technical leadership and oversight on structural engineering projects of various scales.
The skills
Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering required (Master's preferred).
Minimum 15 years of experience in structural engineering, including strong leadership roles.
Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) license is mandatory.
Experience leading and delivering multi-scale projects as a Project Manager. Multi-disciplinary experience is a plus.
Consistent track record of projects delivered with local Chicago architects, clients, and collaborators.
Established network within the Chicago market with a reputation for technical excellence and leadership.
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The Benefits - What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member's success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognizes the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in whichall ofour members can belong, grow and thrive - through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup's legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.?
Benefits that Work ?- At Arup, we have a comprehensive and valuable benefits program that works for our employees and their families while keeping costs low. These benefits provide health and welfare security for you as well as paid time off for rest and renewal. As a member of Arup, everyone shares in our success through a global profit share scheme (payments are dependent on the firm's financial performance). Our Global Profit Share Plan (paid bi-annually) provides an opportunity for you to share in the success of the Firm. As a valued employee of Arup, you can also choose to participate in our 401(k) plan with up to 10% company match to help you save for your future
Flexible Working ?- We believe that flexible arrangements create a more inclusive way of working that supports our diversity and the wellbeing of our people. Options for alternative schedules and the ability to work outside of the office for a portion of your workweek are available
Chicago Hiring Range - The good faith base salary hiring range for this job if performed in Chicago is?$160,000 - $210,000per year. This range is commensurate with experience, educational background, and skill level. Benefits are not included in the base salary. Please note hiring ranges for candidates performing work outside of Chicago will differ.?
Life at Arup - Different People, Shared Values
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neuro@type or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you're pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas - this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at?.
Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture - from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender, LGBTQ+ and disability - we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference?-?Discover more about life at Arup at??.
Our application process
We will be reviewing our candidates for this position on a rolling basis. Once you have applied you will be evaluated and potentially moved on to the next round, at which point a member of the talent resourcing team will reach out to you directly.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, spouse of protected veteran, or disability.
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