Structural Project Manager - Historic Preservation & Seismic Retrofit
About The Position
We're looking for an experienced Structural Project Manager to join our Portland team - someone who gets genuinely excited about the intersection of historic preservation, seismic resilience, and the unique challenge of making old buildings perform like new ones. As a Project Manager on our Portland team, you'll lead the full lifecycle of complex historic and existing building projects - from early assessment and scope development through construction administration - while growing the next generation of structural engineers around you. This role involves leading seismic retrofit and historic preservation projects from kickoff to completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships. You will develop innovative structural solutions for existing buildings across a wide range of systems and materials, drive non-linear analysis and performance-based design work with a focus on ASCE 41 methodologies, serve as a trusted technical resource and peer reviewer, mentor and develop rising engineers, and cultivate and maintain lasting client relationships. You will also collaborate with Holmes offices across the US and New Zealand on multi-office project delivery.
Requirements
- 6+ years of structural engineering experience, with a strong focus on existing building assessment and retrofit
- PE license required, SE licence preferred
- B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering
- Deep knowledge of ASCE 41
- Hands-on experience with non-ductile concrete buildings, historic renovations, and peer reviews
- Familiarity with Oregon's seismic policy landscape and URM retrofit programmes is a strong plus
- Proven track record leading or mentoring engineers through project production and delivery
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, including with non-technical stakeholders and preservation clients
- Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
- Advanced proficiency in ETABS, SAP, RISA
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Oregon's seismic policy landscape and URM retrofit programmes
Responsibilities
- Lead seismic retrofit and historic preservation projects from kickoff to completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships
- Develop innovative structural solutions for existing buildings across a wide range of systems and materials - URMs, non-ductile concrete, historic timber frames, and everything in between
- Drive non-linear analysis and performance-based design work, with a focus on ASCE 41 methodologies
- Serve as a trusted technical resource and peer reviewer on complex assessments and retrofits
- Mentor and develop rising engineers, building a team culture of technical excellence and curiosity
- Cultivate and maintain lasting client relationships with architects, owners, developers, and the preservation community
- Collaborate with Holmes offices across the US and New Zealand on multi-office project delivery
Benefits
- Hybrid work model (3 days in office)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
- Health Savings Account
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
- Paid Holidays
- Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
- 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
- Company sponsored events
- Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
