Project Manager - Structures

RK&K • Upper Merion Township, PA

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About The Position

RK&K is seeking a Project Manager in Structural Engineering to join its Structures team. The role leads structural pursuits and transportation-related projects across the local state and RK&K’s service area. The successful candidate will bring DOT experience, initiative, creative technical problem-solving, a strong understanding of structural operations, and hands-on experience with bridge design and field operations.

The Project Manager provides structural expertise through conceptual and detailed engineering, preparation of construction contract documents, and construction administration. The role also involves managing projects and staff, collaborating with clients and sub-consultants, ensuring design quality, mentoring engineers, and supporting business development and marketing.

RK&K describes itself as a full-service engineering and construction management firm with a collaborative culture and opportunities for career advancement and professional growth. Compensation is commensurate with experience, and the firm offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ten or more years of bridge design experience.
• Excellent communication skills, including proposal development.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
• DOT experience.
• Hands-on experience with bridge design and field operations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide structural expertise for conceptual engineering, detailed engineering designs, construction contract document preparation, and construction administration.
• Serve as Project Manager on structure-related projects.
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations, and plan approvals.
• Direct project staff and sub-consultants.
• Serve as liaison between the client and the firm.
• Perform QA/QC to ensure design work is complete and accurate.
• Apply engineering judgment and initiative in Structural Engineering.
• Train and mentor entry-level and junior-level structural engineers.
• Participate in business development and marketing to secure future clients and workload.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• Matching 401(k) plan.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid parental leave.
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups.
• Career development.
• Career advancement and professional growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager