Design Project Manager (Structural Engineer)

Morgan Construction Management, LLC•Philadelphia, PA

7d•$110,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Morgan Construction Management (MCM) provides construction project management services for government, transportation, educational and religious institutions, housing, and commercial markets. The company has served private- and public-sector clients since 2011 and manages projects from programming and pre-construction through implementation and post-construction. MCM is seeking a Design Project Manager with a structural engineering background to support the Office of Capital Programs Team at the School District of Philadelphia. The position primarily involves projects at existing educational buildings and associated support facilities, with some site work. The candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer in Pennsylvania and have experience in the school buildings and facilities construction industry. The role reports directly to the Design Manager. The Design Project Manager manages the selection and work of third-party design firms; assesses existing structural systems and building conditions; reviews design development plans and construction documents; and supports bidding and construction. The role also contributes to the evaluation and preservation of historic schools, coordinates with internal departments and external agencies, and supports long-range facilities planning and capital investment strategies.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
Professional Engineer license in Pennsylvania.
At least seven years of professional structural engineering experience related to schools, commercial buildings, institutional facilities, construction projects, renovations, and structural assessments.
Knowledge of structural engineering systems, including steel, concrete, masonry, wood, foundations, framing systems, lateral force-resisting systems, and structural rehabilitation.
Experience with the building permit process in the City of Philadelphia.
Experience designing electrical systems such as power distribution, lighting, emergency power, fire alarm, grounding, and low-voltage systems.
Ability to coordinate structural design work with architectural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, civil, and fire protection disciplines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including preparing technical reports, reviewing drawings and specifications, and communicating with consultants, contractors, and stakeholders.
Proficiency with Revit, AutoCAD, and related structural design and drafting software.
Ability to evaluate existing buildings, identify structural deficiencies, and develop practical repair, renovation, and reinforcement recommendations.
Ability to prepare project scopes, technical reports, structural assessments, cost estimates, and construction documentation for renovation and new construction projects.
Familiarity with applicable structural and building codes, including the International Building Code, City of Philadelphia Building Code, AISC, ACI, ASCE 7, and relevant masonry, wood, and foundation design standards.
Understanding of building permit processes, including structural plan review, code compliance, and coordination with the City of Philadelphia permitting process.
Ability to communicate structural issues, design recommendations, and technical concepts clearly to construction professionals, internal departments, stakeholders, and decision makers.
Strong coordination skills to work effectively with project teams, consultants, contractors, inspectors, and other departments.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, and related project documentation.

Responsibilities

Generate and advertise requests for proposals for selecting third-party design firms.
Review and approve proposals from third-party design firms.
Manage design-firm contracts and approve invoices.
Develop scope determination reports for Capital Improvement Projects by assessing structural systems and existing building conditions, including foundations, framing, slabs, roofs, walls, lateral systems, deficiencies, and required repairs or reinforcements.
Perform technical review and approval of design development plans and construction documents.
Prepare bid specifications and invitations for bids, and provide design support to the Capital Improvement Project Team during bidding and construction.
Contribute to evaluating, restoring, repairing, and preserving historic schools, construction materials, and building systems.
Engage with the Philadelphia L&I department and other external agencies.
Coordinate with project stakeholders to ensure building systems are constructible.
Work with Environmental, Construction, Facilities & Maintenance, and Space Planning departments.
Perform related work as required.
Support development of long-range facilities plans and capital investment strategies.
Assist in evaluating consultant and contractor performance.
Participate in initiatives related to facilities planning, funding, and capital program governance.
Respond to inquiries from client staff, building staff, facilities stakeholders, and community stakeholders regarding capital projects.