Senior Project Manager, Structural Engineering & Mechanics

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•Newport Beach, CA

About The Position

Do you want to help engineer what’s next? 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 750 employees in ten office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible. What makes careers at SGH so special? The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be. There are many reasons to love SGH: Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects. Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth. Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities. Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity. We want someone passionate about structural engineering and people management. Our Orange County and San Diego offices provide structural engineering services with an emphasis on repair and rehabilitation, investigation and new design of constructed works. The office is currently looking to hire a Senior Project Manager with a minimum of 8 years of industry experience. What You'll Be Doing: The office provides structural engineering services with emphasis on new design, repair and rehabilitation, investigation and new design of constructed works. of a variety of structures and materials. Essential duties include performing a wide range of structural engineering analysis, investigation and design tasks in steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures, drawing and calculation package preparation, and report writing. The work involves a significant volume of seismic evaluations. 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

8+ years of experience in structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood-frame structures
MS in Civil or Structural Engineering 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 completed
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

Responsibilities

Performing a wide range of structural engineering analysis, investigation and design tasks in steel, concrete, masonry and wood structures
Drawing and calculation package preparation
Report writing
Plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a large and important engineering project or a number of small projects with many complex features
Proposal writing
Budget development
Project financial tracking
Project planning
Client management
Business development