Senior Project Manager - Structures

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager wins new business or secures repeat business and manages all aspects of multiple projects using company project controls, available staff, and sub-consultant resources. Typically, these projects or potential projects are small to medium-sized with moderate complexity. The role requires effective and efficient monitoring of the budgetary health of projects and a greater level of client care. Production and coordination efforts are reduced, with a focus on managing projects and engaging in business development activities. This individual will develop their own client base through business development and long-term client relationship building.

Supervisory responsibilities include training, development, and mentoring of direct reports, as well as assigning staff to responsible projects. The role requires maintaining a broad view of projects and communicating this through direct, ongoing engagement with all levels of staff, clients, and sub-consultants.

Responsibilities

• Leads project teams to successful completion of quality deliverables
• Manages quality, budget, and schedule of responsible projects
• Engages with all aspects of project proposals
• Participates in project interviews with potential/existing clients
• Communicates effectively to all levels within the organization
• Develops and leads a cohesive team to achieve project objectives
• Generates sufficient business to sustain and grow the responsible group

Qualifications

• Meets or exceeds competencies of Project Manager
• 10-12+ years of progressively responsible experience
• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering (concentration in structures strongly preferred, but not required)
• MS in Civil or Structural Engineering (a plus)
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required; or PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA licensure within one year
• Structural Engineer (SE) license (a plus)
• Demonstrated proficiency in general engineering principles, statics, dynamics of structures, and general engineering design
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and MS Project
• Knowledge of overall project deliverable processes (PSR, PAED, PS&E)
• Ability to positively establish and grow client relationships
• Knowledge of effective business development practices
• Demonstrated ability to chase, sell, and secure small-to-medium-sized project work with new and existing clients
• Competent and outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices
• Demonstrated ability to direct and delegate work assignments
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials and metrics
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with diverse people and personalities

Benefits

• Competitive salary and incentives, including employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits, including profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits: PTO, public holidays, additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams, study classes, and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid or primarily remote work environments

Pay

The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, in addition to internal equity and geographic location.