Structural Engineering Project Manager

Luxus•Phoenix, AZ

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

SML – Consulting Structural & Forensic Engineers is seeking a licensed Structural Engineering Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of commercial, industrial, residential, renovation, and structural retrofit projects. This position is well suited for a technically accomplished structural engineer who is ready to combine hands-on engineering with project management, Engineer of Record responsibilities, client leadership, and mentorship. The successful candidate will prepare and review structural calculations, coordinate project documentation, guide junior engineers, and seal structural calculations and construction documents. Projects involve a range of structural systems and materials, including reinforced concrete, masonry, structural steel, cold-formed steel, wood, and aluminum. The role also supports construction administration, special inspections, existing-condition assessments, renovations, and repair or retrofit assignments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related discipline.
Active Professional Engineer license.
Active Arizona PE license, an active NCEES record supporting comity licensure, or the ability to obtain Arizona licensure within six months of employment.
Approximately 4–20 years of structural engineering experience.
Previous experience serving as Engineer of Record or signing and sealing structural calculations and construction documents.
Demonstrated experience designing structures using multiple building materials, such as concrete, masonry, steel, cold-formed steel, and wood.
Working knowledge of applicable building codes and structural design standards.
Experience managing multiple projects, priorities, schedules, and client expectations.
Experience providing technical direction or mentorship to junior engineers.
Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Civil or Structural Engineering.
Active Structural Engineer license.
Active Arizona SE license or the ability to obtain one.
Active NCEES Council Record.
Experience with commercial, industrial, residential, renovation, and retrofit projects.
Experience with structural evaluations, special inspections, or forensic engineering assignments.
Familiarity with construction administration, permitting, and plan-review processes.
Experience developing scope, fees, schedules, and staffing plans.
Established relationships within the Arizona architecture, engineering, construction, development, or property-management community.
Experience with AutoCAD
Experience with ENERCALC
Experience with RAM Structural System
Experience with RAM Elements
Experience with RISA-3D
Experience with Mathcad
Experience with Microsoft Excel
Experience with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Calendar
Experience with structural calculation packages
Experience with construction-document preparation
Building Information Modeling or Revit experience is beneficial
Relevant code and design knowledge may include: International Building Code
Relevant code and design knowledge may include: ASCE 7
Relevant code and design knowledge may include: ACI 318
Relevant code and design knowledge may include: AISC 360
Relevant code and design knowledge may include: AISC 341
Relevant code and design knowledge may include: TMS 402/602
Relevant code and design knowledge may include: AWC National Design Specification
Relevant code and design knowledge may include: Cold-formed steel design standards
Relevant code and design knowledge may include: Existing-building and renovation requirements

Responsibilities

Lead the structural analysis and design of commercial, industrial, residential, renovation, and retrofit projects.
Develop structural systems using reinforced concrete, structural steel, masonry, cold-formed steel, wood, aluminum, and other materials.
Prepare and review structural calculations, construction drawings, details, specifications, and supporting documentation.
Evaluate structural load paths, member capacities, connections, foundations, lateral systems, and serviceability requirements.
Apply applicable building codes, material standards, jurisdictional requirements, and sound engineering judgment.
Develop practical, safe, constructible, and cost-conscious structural solutions.
Review existing-building conditions and develop modifications or strengthening solutions when required.
Serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects.
Review, approve, sign, and seal structural calculations, drawings, and other engineering documents.
Take professional responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, code compliance, and technical quality of sealed deliverables.
Review work prepared by junior engineers, designers, and technical staff before issuance.
Ensure engineering assumptions, calculations, details, and specifications are internally consistent and appropriately documented.
Identify project risks and resolve technical issues before they affect schedule, budget, permitting, or construction.
Manage projects from initial scope development through design, permitting, construction administration, and closeout.
Establish project scope, schedule, budget, staffing requirements, milestones, and deliverables.
Coordinate multiple concurrent assignments while maintaining quality and meeting client commitments.
Monitor project progress, labor utilization, financial performance, and changes in scope.
Communicate project status, technical concerns, schedule changes, and information needs to clients and internal team members.
Facilitate coordination among architects, contractors, owners, consultants, vendors, and jurisdictional authorities.
Present progress updates and incorporate appropriate stakeholder feedback into project decisions.
Maintain complete project records and documentation.
Respond to requests for information, plan-check comments, contractor questions, and design clarifications.
Review shop drawings, product data, calculations, and construction submittals for general conformance with the structural contract documents.
Evaluate substitutions, field changes, unforeseen conditions, and contractor-proposed modifications.
Conduct site observations to assess general compliance with the structural design intent.
Prepare field reports, supplemental instructions, sketches, and repair details when necessary.
Collaborate with contractors and project stakeholders to resolve construction-phase issues efficiently.
Perform or support special structural inspections involving concrete, masonry, structural steel, drilled piers, post-installed anchors, and other code-required conditions.
Conduct existing-condition assessments and document field measurements, photographs, observations, and structural concerns.
Communicate nonconforming work or significant field conditions to the appropriate stakeholders.
Develop recommendations or corrective details based on observed conditions.
Travel to project sites throughout Greater Phoenix and other parts of Arizona as needed.
Provide technical guidance and mentorship to junior engineers, EITs, designers, and drafting professionals.
Review calculations and drawings while providing clear, constructive feedback.
Help junior team members strengthen their knowledge of structural analysis, codes, documentation, and constructability.
Delegate assignments based on project requirements and team capabilities.
Support a collaborative culture centered on accountability, communication, quality, and continuous improvement.
Assist other project managers and engineers when specialized technical support is needed.
Serve as a trusted technical advisor and primary client contact on assigned projects.
Maintain consistent communication regarding schedules, deliverables, decisions, and project status.
Build long-term relationships through responsive service and dependable engineering work.
Identify opportunities to expand services with existing clients and develop new client relationships.
Represent SML professionally in meetings, site visits, and communications with external stakeholders.

Benefits

Employer-paid healthcare options
Available HSA-based healthcare plans
Safe Harbor 401(k) contribution equal to 3% of salary, with no employee contribution required
Employer-paid term life insurance
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
Optional dental and vision coverage
15 days of combined PTO/sick leave
20 days of PTO/sick leave after five years
25 days of PTO/sick leave after ten years
8.5 paid holidays
Weekly direct-deposit payroll
Company-supported professional licensing
Paid continuing-education courses and professional memberships
Coverage of eligible FE, PE, and SE exam fees, references, and testing expenses
Internal and external professional training
Career-development and advancement opportunities