Structural Project Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to provide structural framing and foundation designs for residential and commercial clients by leading and managing projects from planning through completion. This role is responsible for performing field visits, on-site evaluations and providing engineering reports for clients needing field repairs, plan clarification and/or structural inspections.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural engineering with a focus on residential engineering design along with proven experience managing multiple projects, coordinating with clients and subcontractors, and mentoring junior staff. If you're a proactive leader with a passion for delivering results and driving technical excellence, we want to hear from you.

• Complete structural calculations using analysis software and/or by hand for residential and commercial projects using materials including wood, structural steel, concrete and masonry.
• Prepare structural plans using CAD software.
• Develop and implement project scopes, budgets, schedules, and deliverables to meet client and business objectives.
• Assist with proposals for existing and future clients and projects.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Perform site visits to assess field issues or provide structural inspections and prepare corresponding reports.
• Ensure compliance with structural engineering best practices.
• Oversee quality control and adherence to best practices, industry standards and regulatory guidelines on all project work.
• Lead risk assessments and structural evaluations including reports and recommendations for construction projects.
• Coordinate with internal teams, subcontractors, and external personnel to conduct site meetings, site estimates and project recommendations to ensure seamless project execution.
• Maintain excellent communication both verbally and electronically with senior management, other project managers, field staff and colleagues. 
• Maintain accurate project invoicing and ability to conduct necessary accounting practices.
• Provide mentorship and training to junior engineers and field staff, fostering technical skill development both on-site and in-office as needed.
• Work independently and collaboratively within office and field environments, adapting to dynamic project needs.
• Travel to project sites as needed to conduct inspections, assessments, and provide engineering support.
• Ensure strict adherence to company safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and environmental requirements, promoting a culture of workplace safety and compliance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering is required; concentration in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• At least 1-2 years of work experience in structural engineering is required.
• Residential structural design/construction experience is preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) License or Engineering Intern (EI/EIT) License with the ability to obtain PE within 1-2 years is required.
• Knowledge and familiarity with industry standards and regulations of International Building and Residential Codes, ACI, ASCE-07 is required.
• Structural Engineering Design experience with timber, concrete, steel and retaining wall is preferred.
• Proven track record of managing mid-to-large scale engineering projects from inception to completion.
• Experience developing project scopes, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments for structural projects.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Ability to lead project teams, mentor junior engineers, and coordinate multidisciplinary efforts.
• Proven experience in client communication, engagement, and presentation to others.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting, proposal writing, and presentations.
• Expertise reading and interpreting construction and CAD documents.

• Days and hours for this position are typically Monday-Friday.
• Typically, this position involves 90% office work and 10% field work, depending on the week/work.
• Some weekend or overtime work may be required.
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions such as wet and/or humid environments, extreme cold and/or heat, dusty and noisy work environments.
• Field work on outside construction sites involving long-term standing, sitting and potentially repetitive motions.
• Ability to use your senses to see (including close, distant and peripheral vision, depth vision and ability to focus), smell, hear and touch (use your hands to reach, climb or balance, crouch, stoop, crawl, kneel and sit).
• Ability to move or lift 50lbs. as needed.

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