Senior Project Manager, Structural Engineering & Mechanics

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger•San Diego, CA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is seeking a Senior Project Manager (SPM) with a passion for structural engineering and people management. This is an experienced technical manager, leadership-track, and shareholder position. The EMI team in San Diego, CA is looking for talented individuals who enjoy solving difficult problems creatively. The Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) group applies engineering mechanics, materials science, numerical simulation, innovative technologies, and collective expertise to solve clients' toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures lifelong learning and growth. A successful candidate may work on design, analysis, licensing/regulatory, and research projects related to buildings, bridges, pipelines, nuclear facilities, tanks, rail vehicles, rotating equipment, precision observatory structures, and other non-building critical infrastructure systems. In this role, you will partner with the Principal in EMI San Diego to manage project delivery, including complex finite element analysis, structural dynamics, seismic design for extreme earthquake events, design of rotating and vibrating equipment supports, pressure vessels, liquid storage tanks, vibration mitigation, impact/blast, aircraft impact assessment, anchorage to concrete, and equipment seismic testing and certification/qualification. You will partner with a diverse range of owners, agencies, utilities, and research organizations, bringing broad perspective and creative solutions. The preferred location is San Diego, CA, but Newport Beach, CA or Remote will be considered.

Requirements

Apply intensive and diversified knowledge of engineering principles and practices in broad areas of assignments and related fields.
Make decisions independently on engineering problems and methods, and represent the organization in conferences to resolve important questions and to plan and coordinate work.
Utilize advanced techniques and the modification and extension of theories, precepts, and practices of sciences and disciplines.
8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience or equivalent experience in a related field.
Professional licensure required.
MS or PhD with a concentration in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university.
Excellent personal qualities, especially ethics and honesty.
Ability to get along well with others and provide enthusiastic help and support when appropriate.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Enthusiastic commitment to SGH.
Possess 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.
Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Responsibilities

Design emphasizing constructability, simplicity, standardization, and risk-informed criteria as core principles to support economical facility construction.
Address engineering challenges involving safety, efficiency, reliability, and natural hazards in highly regulated markets.
Provide specialized expertise in structural dynamics, soil-structure interaction, seismic engineering, technology development, and risk and reliability assessment for energy-related assets and complex infrastructure systems.
Perform concept design and detailed design for mission-critical facilities: advanced nuclear facilities, fusion energy facilities, U.S. Department of Energy facilities, hospitals, U.S. Government defense facilities.
In a supervisory capacity, plan, develop, coordinate, and direct a large and important engineering project or a number of small projects with many complex features.
Provide supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
Consult with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.
Supervise, coordinate, and review the work of a small staff of engineers and technicians, estimate workforce needs and schedules, and assign work to meet completion dates.
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.
Prepare major reports.
In consultation with the Principal-in-Charge, develop project scope and budget, and successfully manage to time, quality, budget, and schedule goals.
Prepare proposals for complex assignments.
Deal directly with clients.
Apply knowledge of risk management and contract negotiation procedures.