Senior Project Manager, Structural Engineering

Do you want to help engineer what’s next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients’ most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in nine office locations throughout the United States, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s possible.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There are many reasons to love SGH:

• Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
• Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
• Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

We want someone passionate about structural engineering and problem solving.

We are seeking a Structural Engineer with at least 10 years of experience to join our team at the Senior Project Manager (SPM) level. The ideal candidate will have a broad technical skill set, including expertise in a variety of design, structural repair/rehabilitation, and/or structural forensics work for buildings, with strong project management skills. The candidate should be committed to the supervision and mentorship of less experienced staff and to assisting with business development. This position is a leadership-track opportunity with shareholder eligibility and includes responsibilities generally aligned with ASCE Grade V.

The Structural Engineer will be expected to plan and conduct structural repair, design, and investigative projects; complete and review analysis and design calculations; execute and manage the preparation of drawings and specifications; manage project budgets and schedules; assist in mentoring less experienced staff; and interact with clients.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Work on a wide range of structural-engineering projects involving steel, concrete, masonry, and wood structures, with a focus on the repair/rehabilitation/restoration/reuse of existing buildings.
• Plan and conduct site investigations to document existing conditions.
• Execute the construction-administration phase of projects, including bid assistance, submittal review, site meetings, etc.
• Serve as a project manager on projects including:
  • Design of new structures
  • Condition assessments of existing buildings
  • Design of repair/rehabilitation/restoration/reuse of existing structures
  • Investigation of structural failures and adverse performance issues
  • Preparation of technical reports
• Maintain direct client contact and foster strong business relationships.
• Pursue professional activities to gain recognition in the field, including publishing articles/papers and giving technical presentations.
• Serve as a career supervisor to less experienced staff, providing guidance and mentorship.
• Actively contribute to business development and the growth of the company.

What You’ll Need:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural analysis and design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood-frame structures.
• MS in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineering License (PE); SE license preferred.
• Proven experience as a skilled project manager, including managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with proficiency in writing and editing project specifications, technical reports, field reports, project correspondence, and proposals.
• Proficiency in the use of computer analysis software (e.g., ETABS, SAP, RISA, RAM, SAFE, etc.).
• Ability to travel to remote job sites and a clean motor vehicle report (if applicable).
• A strong interest in business development and serving as a mentor to staff.
• Must be willing to work in person at least 3 days/w