Senior Project Manager, Structural Engineering at Simpson Gumpertz & Heger in Los Angeles, California, United States

Job description

• Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.
• We want someone passionate about structural engineering and people management.
• Our Los Angeles Structures Division provides structural engineering services with an emphasis on new design, repair and rehabilitation of constructed works, and investigation and performance evaluation. The Division is currently looking to hire a Senior Project Manager with a minimum of 12 years of industry experience.

Responsibilities

• The Structures Division provides structural engineering services with emphasis on new design, repair and rehabilitation of constructed works, and investigation and performance evaluation of a variety of structures and materials. Essential duties include performing a wide range of structural engineering analysis and design tasks in steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures, drawing and calculation package preparation, and report writing. In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a large and important engineering project or a number of small projects with many complex features. Project management responsibilities include proposal writing, budget development, project financial tracking, project planning, client management, and business development. A strong technical education, professional demeanor, and desire to learn is essential to this position.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience in structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood-frame structures
• MS in Civil or Structural Engineering required
• California Structural Engineer licensure required
• Communication skills: excellent written, oral and verbal communication skills. Ability to convey information and interact with internal and external clients clearly.
• Problem-solving ability: capability to solve minor or complex problems using data, logic, and judgement. Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Team-oriented mindset – ability to work successfully with others toward a shared goal with active participation.
• Project management skills: capable of managing projects of various sizes including technical and non-technical aspects from inception to completion
• Accountability and responsibility - ability to meet deadlines. Willingness to take independent initiative to ensure tasks are competed.
• Enthusiasm, passion, and desire for continued learning of new ideas and concepts.
• Familiarity with computer analysis software (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Skills

Required

• Communication skills
• Problem-solving ability
• Team-oriented mindset
• Accountability and responsibility

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Empathy Bereavement Support
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications and work location.
• Base salary is a part of SGH’s industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.
• $141,440 - $176,800 USD