Structural Project Manager 7+ Years of Experience

About the role

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are seeking a Structural Project Manager to join our team and contribute to a wide range of projects, including civic and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, residential construction, and research laboratory structures.

Responsibilities

• Designing gravity, lateral, and foundation systems (shallow and deep foundations) for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones.

• Performing structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ETABS, RISA, SAFE, and RAM Steel.

• Designing main building systems—including columns, beams, footings, diaphragms—and secondary systems such as anchorage, bracing, partitions, and retaining walls.

• Analyzing and designing structural members in concrete, steel, and masonry using hand calculations and software (Enercalc, spCol) in compliance with ACI 318, AISC 360, and TMS 402/602 standards.

• Designing new concrete, steel, and masonry structures in accordance with ASCE 7 and the California Building Code (CBC), and developing retrofit schemes for existing buildings in accordance with ASCE 41 and the California Existing Building Code (CEBC).

• Producing comprehensive calculation packages, structural drawings, and details for permit and construction.

• Supporting Construction Administration activities, including submittal review, RFI coordination, and drawing development.

• Collaborating with the BIM department to maintain organizational standards for drawing production.

• Coordinating with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.

• Providing technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers to ensure conformance with project design requirements.

• Supervising project engineers and design engineers in construction administration tasks and ensuring quality control of construction documents.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Seven years of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization. BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures) At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Undergraduate coursework Transcripts showing completed courses in: Structural Analysis Mechanics of Materials Concrete Steel or Wood Design Professional Engineer (PE) license

• Preferred Qualifications: Seven years of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization. Five years of experience training and supervising junior engineers. Two years of experience as a Structural Project Manager in a structural consulting organization. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures. At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Graduate coursework Transcripts showing completed graduate level courses in: Structural Design Steel or Wood Design Concrete Seismic Professional Engineer (PE) license in California Structural Engineer (SE) License in California. Proficiency in FEA and structural design software, including ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel, Enercalc, and spCol. Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including ACI 318, AISC 360, TMS 402/602, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, and CEBC. Ability to design multiple structural materials (concrete, steel, CMU, wood). Experience with managing HCAI/OSHPD projects and/or DSA projects. Experience developing retrofit schemes for existing structures. Experience designing healthcare, laboratory, or other highly regulated facilities. Solid understanding of seismic design principles and experience working in high seismic hazard zones. Skilled in preparing and overseeing the preparation of technical documents, structural drawings, and calculation packages. This person oversees, coordination, and communication for cross-team collaboration, and also actively performs these actions. Experience in managing successful profitable project budgets. Ability to supervise and mentor engineers and provide quality control oversight. Strong organizational and time-management abilities to balance multiple projects.