Project Manager – Building Structures

KCI Technologies•Sparks, MD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

KCI Technologies is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its building structures team in Sparks, Maryland. The role leads a diverse portfolio of building and building-related structural projects across the country, supporting active work in the Northeast Region and beyond while contributing to KCI’s regional growth. The position is suited to an experienced structural engineer who can manage projects, mentor staff, and build client relationships. The Project Manager is responsible for project scope, schedule, budget, and quality; leads structural design for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures; and performs design, analysis, site visits, and field investigations as needed. The role coordinates multidisciplinary teams, oversees construction-document development, and provides technical leadership and QA/QC. It also includes staff mentoring, primary client contact, proposal and business-development support, workload planning, and leading projects through design, bidding, and construction administration. KCI is a 100% employee-owned engineering, consulting, and construction firm serving clients throughout the United States. The company describes its work environment as collaborative and flexible, with opportunities for growth, professional development, and employee ownership. A bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least three years of related professional experience, or seven years of equivalent professional experience, is required. A Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. The successful candidate must complete KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training and pass the PM Board within six months of the start date. Pre-employment drug screening and a background check are conditions of employment; motor vehicle checks may be required depending on the position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and at least 3 years of related professional experience, or 7 years of equivalent professional experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
Strong working knowledge of Revit, AutoCAD, structural analysis/design software, and building design.
Experience managing building structural projects from concept through construction.
Experience with structural design, field investigations, and client coordination.
Experience with client interaction, proposal development, and team leadership.
Strong communication, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects.
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Bluebeam or Adobe.
Working knowledge of building and design codes.
Experience in project-management roles with a track record of successful project delivery.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams and interact effectively with clients, team members, and stakeholders.
Proficiency in project-management software and tools, including developing and maintaining project plans and documentation.
Knowledge of industry standards and best practices related to project management, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
Ability to identify issues and implement solutions in a fast-paced environment.
Negotiation skills for contracts, scope changes, and stakeholder agreements.
Understanding of accounting principles for project budgets, financial reporting, and resource allocation.
Complete KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training and pass the PM Board within 6 months of start date.
Meet pre-employment drug-screening and background-check conditions; motor vehicle checks may be required based on the position.

Nice To Haves

Minimum 7 years of structural engineering experience, including project-management responsibility.
Interest in mentoring and team development.
NCEES registration and ability to obtain licensure in other states.
Proficiency in RISA, RAM, or similar structural-design software.
Ability to lead and motivate teams in a fast-paced consulting environment.
Strong financial acumen, including budget tracking, forecasting, and resource planning.
Ability to balance technical involvement with project-management responsibilities.
Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.

Responsibilities

Manage building-structure projects with responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
Lead structural design for steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures, including new construction and existing-building projects.
Perform structural design and analysis and conduct site visits and field investigations as needed.
Manage and coordinate multidisciplinary teams, including architects and MEP partners.
Develop and oversee construction documents using Revit and AutoCAD.
Provide technical leadership and QA/QC oversight for calculations, drawings, and specifications.
Mentor and provide technical development and general oversight to junior staff.
Serve as the primary client contact and maintain and expand client relationships.
Support proposal development, project scoping, and business-development efforts.
Lead projects through design, bidding, and construction administration.
Plan workloads and team staffing schedules.
Participate in continuing education and professional development programs.
Complete KCI PM Training and Contract Risk Training and pass the PM Board within six months of the start date.