Project Manager - Structures

Mark Thomas; California (MO); Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

401k and ESOP retirement benefits

Paid-time off benefits

Employer-paid vision insurance

Flexible schedules and hybrid work environments

Job summary

Mark Thomas is seeking a Project Manager to oversee multiple projects within the Structures division in Canada. The role involves managing project delivery, developing client relationships, and mentoring staff. Candidates should have 8-10+ years of experience, a BS in Civil or Structural Engineering, and a California PE license. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development in a supportive workplace environment.

Qualifications

• 8 - 10+ years progressively responsible experience.
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Provides project delivery oversight and accountability for assigned projects.
• Effectively communicates technical approaches to clients and staff.
• Partners with Business Development Manager to secure new project work.

Skills

Project delivery oversight

Verbal and written communication

Business development practices

Understanding of project financials

Engineering principles

Education

BS in Civil or Structural Engineering

California Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

Job description

Mark Thomas is adding a Project Manager to our Structures division! The Project Manager manages all aspects of multiple projects using company project controls, available staff, and sub-consultant resources. The Project Manager monitors the budgetary health of the projects and develops their own client base through business development activities and a higher level of client care, developing long-standing, positive client relationships. The supervisory responsibilities include the training, development, and mentoring of direct reports, and assigned staff to responsible projects. This role maintains a broad view of the project and communicates this view through direct, ongoing communication with relevant staff, clients, and sub-consultants. Mark Thomas is a great place to grow your career - join us!

Responsibilities

• Provides project delivery oversight and accountability for assigned projects
• Effectively communicates (verbal and written) technical approach to projects and successful proposal strategies to staff, clients, and sub-consultants
• Performs the necessary functions and tasks to manage direct reports effectively
• Achieves the established targets for financial success & utilization
• Performs quality control measures and audits quality control measures for project work
• Provides ongoing training & support of internal training programs
• Partners with the region’s Business Development Manager to identify leads to chase and secure new or renewed project work
• Creates a network of personal business contacts for potential opportunities
• Actively engages in community/industry professional organizations
• Promotes the Mark Thomas vision and goals internally and externally
• Continuously demonstrates depth & knowledge in specific engineering discipline/services
• Engages and participates in recruiting and retention activities
• Promotes and supports a diverse and inclusive workplace
• Performs project and administrative work as appropriate

Qualifications

• 8 - 10+ years progressively responsible experience
• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering, concentration in structures strongly preferred, but not required, MS in Civil or Structural Engineering a plus
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Structural Engineer (SE) license a plus
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and MS Project
• Knowledge of overall project deliverable processes (PSR, PAED, PS&E)
• Knowledge of effective business development practices
• Competent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials and metrics
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices
• Demonstrated ability to direct and delegate work assignments
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities
• Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of general engineering principals, statics, dynamics of structures and general engineering design
• Possession of a valid driver’s license

Benefits And Compensation

• Competitive salary and incentives to include employee referral bonuses, certification and licensing incentives (PLA, PLS, PE, LSIT, EIT), and eligibility for year-end performance incentives
• 401k and ESOP retirement benefits to include profit sharing and a 401k match
• Paid-time off benefits to include PTO, public holidays + additional holidays, bereavement leave, jury/civic time, licensing & certification exam time
• Employer-paid vision insurance, basic life insurance, short-term & long-term disability, long-term care insurance, inclusive family planning & fertility resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), travel insurance, and in-house wellness education & challenges
• Voluntary medical and dental insurance, life insurance, and pet insurance
• FSA programs for medical, dependent care, commuter & parking
• Reimbursements for certification and licensing exams and study classes and materials
• Tuition reimbursement, paid annual dues for industry professional/societal organizations, memberships, and events
• Budgeted time for training and career development
• Flexible schedules and hybrid and primarily remote work environments

The offered base rate of compensation (California locations only) is based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. The successful candidate selected for hire will need to submit to a background check due to key internal and external leadership responsibilities required for this position following the extension of a conditional offer.

Mark Thomas is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status. Mark Thomas welcomes all.