Structural Project Manager (6+ Years Experience)

Company Description

About KPFF 

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 65 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration. 

With over 1,400 professionals across 30 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com. 

Job Description

Who You’ll Work With 

You’ll join KPFF’s Salt Lake City office, a collaborative and community-focused team with decades of experience across the Wasatch Front and beyond. Our team provides structural engineering services throughout Utah and the surrounding area, contributing to projects that shape the local skyline and contribute to our region's continued growth. Our portfolio includes work for the University of Utah, the City of Salt Lake, the State of Utah, Utah Tech University, Unified Fire, and others, along with a wide range of public and private projects delivered in partnership with leading architects, developers, and contractors. 

About the Role 

Are you an experienced engineer ready to take the next step in leadership and project ownership? We are seeking a Project Manager to help lead structural design projects that are appropriate to your level of experience and capability, mentor emerging engineers, and shape innovative solutions across a range of projects. You’ll play a central role in managing complex projects from concept through construction while collaborating closely with clients and design partners.  You would serve as the client point of contact for KPFF. 

What You’ll Do 

• Lead Projects: Manage design efforts from concept to completion, balancing technical excellence, coordination, budgets, schedules and client relationships. 
• Design & Innovate: Apply advanced structural engineering principles to develop creative, efficient, and constructible solutions.  Lead development of drawings and specifications. 
• Mentor & Guide: Support and mentor engineers through hands-on training and project collaboration. 
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with architects, owners, and contractors to ensure technical accuracy and successful outcomes. 
• Contribute to Utah’s Growth: Help shape projects that strengthen our local communities—from commercial and education facilities to public infrastructure. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred). 
• 6–10 years of relevant structural engineering experience, including project coordination and technical design leadership. 
• PE license, SE license preferred 
• Proficiency in Revit and experience with ETABS, RAM, RISA 3D, SAP2000, SAFE, or similar analysis software. 
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide junior staff and coordinate with clients and design teams. 
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain high technical standards, and deliver quality results under deadlines. 
• Commitment to innovation, collaboration, and developing practical structural solutions that serve clients and communities. 

Additional Information

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table. 
• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.  
• Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain. 

Why Join KPFF? 

• Career Advancement & Professional Freedom: We promote a culture where professional growth and leadership development are continuous. You’ll have opportunities to advance your career while shaping the next generation of engineers through mentorship and collaboration. 
• Supportive & Dynamic Work Culture: Enjoy a supportive, collegial environment that values balance, autonomy, and long-term career satisfaction. Our flexible model empowers you to lead your projects while contributing to the broader success of the team. 
• Innovative, Collaborative Environment: Join a group of engineers who value creativity, integrity, and teamwork. You’ll have the freedo