Project Manager - Structural

Brandow & Johnston, Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Brandow & Johnston, Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Project Manager to lead civil/structural engineering projects in a hybrid work setting.

Under supervision of Principals, you will guide Project Engineers and Design Engineers, write proposals, negotiate fees, and build client relationships while ensuring budgets and schedules are met. The role requires a CA PE license and 8–10 years of experience.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of professional engineering experience.
• California PE license for Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Ability to plan, assign and evaluate the work of technical and support staff.
• Ability to write technical reports.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Directs Project Engineers and Design Engineers on civil/structural projects.
• Plan, organize and execute engineering projects on time and budget.
• Develop client contacts and maintain relationships with Architects, Owners, Contractors.
• Write proposals and negotiate fees.
• Mentor engineers and develop talent.
• Represent Brandow & Johnston professionally.
• Direct accounting on jobs for billing and budget awareness.

Skills

Verbal communication

Business writing

Technical writing

Technical skills

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Team collaboration

Delegation

Co-worker support

Safety awareness

Education

PE license (CA)

Job description

Description

Reports To: Principals

Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full-time

Supervises: Project Engineers and Design Engineers

Location: Hybrid - remote/office

A project manager directs, supervises and completes a variety of civil and/or structural engineering projects. They direct the work of Project Engineers and Design Engineers along with technical staff for the completion of civil and/or structural engineering projects. Project Managers possess the ability to work on multiple projects with multiple deadlines and possess the ability to prioritize work and maintain client satisfaction.

Responsibilities:

• Professionally represent Brandow & Johnston
• Under the guidance of a principal, direct accounting on jobs to bill, review accounting reports, maintaining awareness of budgets
• Under the guidance of a principal, write proposals, and negotiate fees
• Begin to develop Client Contacts
• Begin to develop lasting relationships with Architects, Owners, Contractors & Clients
• Direct the flow of work to Project Engineers, Design Engineers and Drafters for projects
• Plan, organize and execute engineering projects on time, maintaining awareness of budget and quality of service
• Provide engineering quality assurance
• Mentor engineers, developing talent within the company
• Inspire, motivate and complement talents of team members
• Perform other tasks as required

Competencies:

• Strong verbal and communication skills, excellent business and technical writing
• Strong technical skills
• Strong organization, interpersonal, problem solving and analytical skills
• Decision making ability and leadership skills
• Proven team player skills with ability to build and maintain internal and external relationships
• Ability to effectively delegate while maintain forward motion on key deliverables
• Ability to provide support and assistance to co-workers as appropriate
• Demonstrated commitment to safe working practices

Requirements

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• 8-10 years of professional engineering experience.
• Professional engineering license in the State of California to practice Civil or Structural EngineeringStrong technical skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, plan, assign and evaluate the work of technical and support staff
• Ability to perform work on fee and on schedule.
• Ability to write technical reports.
• Maintain a valid driver's license

Lifting Requirements:

• Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds

Physical Demands:

• Bending - Occasional
• Keying/Fingering - Constant
• Hearing - Frequent
• Reaching - Frequent
• Seeing - Constant
• Speaking - Frequent
• Standing - Occasional
• Walking - Occasional

DEFINITIONS:

• NOT REQUIRED: May be a routine part of the job, but the essential functions can be performed without this activity.
• OCCASIONAL: Activity is needed to perform the essential functions of the job at random intervals.
• FREQUENT: Activity is a usual and customary part of the essential functions of the job.
• CONSTANT: Activity is continually occurring and required to perform the essential functions of the job.