Senior Structural Project Manager
Location: Pennsylvania or South New Jersey (Remote work available) Employment Type: Full-time
About Us
I am partnering with a leading engineering firm specializing in Structural Engineering with a proven track record of success. Our team is dedicated to innovation, excellence, and providing high-quality service to our clients. We are currently experiencing growth and are looking to expand our team.
Role Overview
I am seeking a Senior Structural Project Manager with a minimum of 7 years of experience as a Professional Engineer (P.E.). The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise and a proven track record in structural engineering. This position offers the opportunity to lead a growing structural group in either our Pennsylvania or South New Jersey office. You will have direct access to senior leadership and the chance to make a significant impact on our projects and growth.
Opportunities
- Leadership: Lead a growing structural group in either the PA office or South NJ office.
- Ownership: Opportunity to acquire shares of the firm.
- Bonuses: Eligible for a bonus ranging from 10% to 30%, with a guaranteed minimum of 10%.
- Direct Relationship: Work closely with the firm's owner.
- Growth: Join a team of 30 employees across two offices, with a 5% growth rate this year.
Responsibilities
- Inspect project sites to evaluate contractor work, ensuring it meets design specifications and applicable codes.
- Coordinate and manage projects, including making detailed plans to achieve goals and overseeing the integration of technical activities.
- Prepare project status reports and ensure plans comply with contract specifications.
- Communicate directly with contractors and designers about project costs, staffing, and scheduling.
- Provide technical advice on design, construction, program modifications, and structural repairs to project members and contractors.
- Develop construction documents, including structural framing plans, foundation and superstructure details, notes, specifications, and typical construction details.
- Calculate gravity and lateral design loads using commercial and residential building codes (IBC 2015 & ASCE 7-10).
- Design and detail building structures using wood, steel, concrete, and masonry materials.
- Create structural analysis models (2D & 3D) using RAM Steel and RAM Elements analysis software.
- Draft plans and details for building structures based on preliminary concepts, sketches, and engineering calculations.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Technical communication expertise.
- Excellent organisational skills.
- Proficiency in computer literacy.
- Professionalism in all interactions.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
- Project management experience.
- Advanced knowledge of building construction.
- Proficient in Computer-Aided-Drafting (CAD) and design software.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering.
- 5+ years of experience in structural engineering.
- Strong knowledge of Statics, Mechanics of Materials, and Structural Analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Autodesk AutoCAD software.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license REQUIRED.
Computer Skills
- Proficiency in AutoCAD.
- Experience with Enercalc Engineering Software.
- Proficiency in RAM Steel Analysis Software.
- Experience with RAM Elements Finite Elements Modeling.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- Primarily an office work environment.
- Must be able to lift 10 pounds.
