Manager, Structural Engineering

Global Sports Jobs Limited; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LA28 is seeking a Manager, Structural Engineering to oversee engineering works for Olympic venues, coordinating internal teams and external resources to ensure designs meet codes, IOC requirements, and schedule targets.

The role requires leading diverse teams, collaborating with architects, and delivering design documents from concept through construction drawings while ensuring safety and cross-functional alignment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with structural engineering infrastructure design and construction.
• Accredited bachelor’s degree in structural engineering.
• Accredited bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (required).

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering technical design and development, including internal and external engineers and consultants.
• Oversee the relevant aspects of technical development of both temporary infrastructure and renovation projects.
• Analyse existing infrastructure and determine supplemental structural infrastructure improvements required.
• Collaborate with architects and other engineers to integrate structural designs and requirements into the overall venue design.
• Develop technical engineering design guides and principles and adapt IOC requirements to local practices.
• Prepare and oversee the structural portion of the venue design books and other technical publications.
• Advance engineering designs through levels of detail from concept through construction drawings.
• Manage and develop review process for plans to meet departmental milestones.
• Oversee an installation team during operations and maintenance during the event period.
• Ensure compliance within workstream to Health & Safety regulations.
• Close collaboration with Energy, Technology, Villages and other infrastructure functional areas to integrate structural requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders’ requirements to develop cost effective and streamlined engineering solutions.
• Support the development of integrated workplans and schedules with the infrastructure master schedule, event operations planning, and central program management.
• Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to prepare costs, elevate delivery and procurement risks, and identify savings opportunities.
• Support other cross-functional initiatives, including Permitting, Risk Management, and Event Operations.

Skills

Structural design

Team leadership

External consultants management

Revit

AutoCAD

Project management

Office 365

Education

Accredited bachelor’s degree in structural engineering

Accredited bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

SharePoint

Smartsheet

Autodesk Cloud

Job description

About the Role

The Manager, Structural Engineering will oversee the associated engineering works for the Olympic and Paralympic venues, including management of external engineering resources and internal engineering teams. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Structural Engineering, this role is part of the VNI Engineering team within the Venue Infrastructure (VNI) team, which is part of the larger Games Planning & Delivery group. The role requires extensive knowledge of technical plans and designs of structural engineering improvements and modifications, and coordination with multiple internal functional areas to ensure designs meet industry codes, standards, IOC requirements, and cost and schedule targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering technical design and development, including internal and external engineers and consultants
• Oversee the relevant aspects of technical development of both temporary infrastructure and renovation projects
• Analyse existing infrastructure and determine supplemental structural infrastructure improvements required
• Collaborate with architects and other engineers to integrate structural designs and requirements into the overall venue design
• Develop technical engineering design guides and principles and adapt IOC requirements to local practices
• Prepare and oversee the structural portion of the venue design books and other technical publications. Advance engineering designs through increasing levels of detail from concept through construction drawings
• Manage and develop review process for plans to meet departmental milestones
• Oversee an installation team during operations and maintenance during the event period
• Ensure compliance within workstream to Health & Safety regulations
• Close collaboration with Energy, Technology, Villages and other infrastructure functional areas to integrate structural requirements
• Coordinate internal and external stakeholders’ requirements to develop cost effective and streamlined engineering solutions to meet their games time requirements for each venue
• Support the development of integrated workplans and schedules with the infrastructure master schedule, event operations planning, and central program management
• Partner with Finance and Procurement teams to prepare costs, elevate delivery and procurement risks, and identify savings opportunities
• Support other cross-functional initiatives, including Permitting, Risk Management, and Event Operations

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with structural engineering infrastructure design and construction
• Accredited bachelor’s degree in structural engineering
• Accredited bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Architectural Engineering (required)
• Experience leading diverse teams delivering complex, high-profile infrastructure projects
• Ability to manage external consultants to meet project goals
• Advanced knowledge of engineering tools and software (Revit, AutoCAD, etc.)
• Detail-oriented with excellent command of productivity and collaboration tools (Office360, SharePoint, Smartsheet, Autodesk Cloud, etc.)
• Experience with key industry codes, standards, and practices
• Knowledge of key structural engineering activities, including preparation, installation, and maintenance
• Knowledge of fundamental project management concepts (e.g., scope, schedule, budget)
• Demonstrated commitment to co-creation and collaborative decision-making
• A background in construction or infrastructure project management is essential
• Extensive knowledge of the development of technical plans and designs of structural engineering improvements and modifications
• Present information concisely to wide audience of internal stakeholders, external contractors and advisors, and governmental agencies
• Ability to work within a complex and demanding environment with many stakeholders while maintaining strong relationships

Preferred Skills

• Professional Engineering licence (desired)
• Project Management and Construction certifications (desired)

Workplace

• Available to work onsite in our Downtown Los Angeles-based office
• The majority of work will be conducted in an office setting, requiring extended periods of time using computers, phones, and other office equipment.
• The LA28 office is an open floorplan working environment; employees must be able to work efficiently in an open cubicle environment.
• Site visits requiring movement around varying environmental conditions in external locations

About the Company

LA28 is the independent, non-profit, privately funded organizing committee for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The 2028 Games mark the return of the Summer Games to the U.S. for the first time in 32 years and Los Angeles’ third time hosting an Olympic Games and first time welcoming the Paralympic Games. LA28 is guided by values of optimism, integrity, excellence, inclusion, co-creation and boldness, and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.