Structural Project Manager 7+ Years of Experience

KPFF Consulting Engineers • Los Angeles, CA

5d • $115,000 - $150,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

KPFF Consulting Engineers is seeking a Structural Project Manager to work on civic and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, residential construction, research laboratories, and other projects. The role combines structural design and analysis with project coordination, construction administration, supervision, and mentorship. The manager will support projects from planning and permitting through construction, collaborate across disciplines, and provide technical oversight to ensure design requirements and quality standards are met.

The position involves designing gravity, lateral, and foundation systems for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones; preparing calculations, drawings, and details; and supporting construction administration. The role is based at the company’s Downtown Los Angeles office for a training period, Monday through Friday, during business hours of 8 AM to 5 PM. Following a satisfactory training period, a hybrid schedule of two days per week in the office may be accommodated.

The stated annual salary range is $115,000–$150,000, depending on education, licensure, and applicable experience.

Requirements

• Seven years of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures.
• At least a 3.0 cumulative undergraduate GPA.
• Transcripts showing completed coursework in Structural Analysis, Mechanics of Materials, Concrete, and Steel or Wood Design.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Ability to design multiple structural materials, including concrete, steel, CMU, and wood.
• Ability to prepare and oversee technical documents, structural drawings, and calculation packages.
• Ability to supervise and mentor engineers and provide quality-control oversight.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities to balance multiple projects.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of experience training and supervising junior engineers.
• Two years of experience as a Structural Project Manager in a structural consulting organization.
• Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures.
• At least a 3.0 cumulative graduate GPA.
• Transcripts showing completed graduate-level coursework in Structural Design, Steel or Wood Design, Concrete, and Seismic.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license in California.
• Proficiency in ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel, Enercalc, and spCol.
• Strong knowledge of ACI 318, AISC 360, TMS 402/602, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, the California Building Code (CBC), and the California Existing Building Code (CEBC).
• Experience managing HCAI/OSHPD projects and/or DSA projects.
• Experience developing retrofit schemes for existing structures.
• Experience designing healthcare, laboratory, or other highly regulated facilities.
• Solid understanding of seismic design principles and experience working in high seismic hazard zones.
• Experience managing successful, profitable project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Design gravity, lateral, and shallow and deep foundation systems for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones.
• Perform structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis software.
• Design main building systems, including columns, beams, footings, and diaphragms, and secondary systems such as anchorage, bracing, partitions, and retaining walls.
• Analyze and design concrete, steel, and masonry structural members using hand calculations and software in compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Design new concrete, steel, and masonry structures and develop retrofit schemes for existing buildings.
• Produce calculation packages, structural drawings, and details for permitting and construction.
• Support construction administration, including submittal review, RFI coordination, and drawing development.
• Collaborate with the BIM department to maintain drawing-production standards.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to support integrated project delivery.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers.
• Supervise project engineers and design engineers in construction administration tasks and ensure quality control of construction documents.
• Oversee coordination and communication for cross-team collaboration while actively participating in those activities.
• Manage project budgets successfully and profitably.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, including a hybrid schedule of two days per week in the office that may be accommodated after a satisfactory training period.
• The company describes its benefits as generous but does not specify individual benefits in this posting.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior