Senior Project Manager, Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Oakland, CA

1d•$141,440 - $176,800•Onsite

About The Position

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Senior Project Manager (SPM) for their Engineering Mechanics & Infrastructure (EMI) team in Oakland. This is an experienced technical manager, leadership-track, and shareholder position. The EMI team applies engineering mechanics, numerical simulation, materials science, innovative technologies, and collective expertise to solve complex client problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures life-long learning and growth. Successful candidates may work on projects related to buildings, bridges, tunnels, pipelines, nuclear facilities, tanks, rail vehicles, rotating equipment, precision observatory structures, and other non-building structures and systems.

Requirements

10+ years of relevant civil engineering experience or equivalent experience in a related field.
Professional licensure (PE) required.
MS or PhD with a concentration in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university.
Excellent personal qualities, especially ethics and honesty. Gets along well with others, and provides enthusiastic help and support when appropriate.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Enthusiastic commitment to SGH.
Possesses abilities in areas consistent with the specific needs of SGH.
Excellent technical and professional capabilities.
Dedication to high standards and the pursuit of excellence; commitment to QA/QC procedures.
Excellent technical and professional reputation among peers.
A track record of professional activities and professional recognition, e.g., by authorship of papers and articles, and/or by active membership in professional groups.
Dedicated and competent in contributing to the technical and professional development and advancement of the staff.

Nice To Haves

SE desired.

Responsibilities

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.
Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of a small staff of engineers and technicians, estimates workforce needs and schedules, and assigns work to meet completion date.
Able to work with a degree of independence such that approach, results, and judgments are subject to a final review by the Principal-in-Charge without major rework.
Proven ability to prepare major reports.
In consultation with the Principal-in-Charge, develops project scope and budget, and successfully manages to time, quality, budget, and schedule goals.
Able to prepare proposals for complex assignments.
Deals directly with clients.
Able to apply knowledge of risk management and contract negotiation procedures.