Senior Project Manager - Structures

Mark Thomas; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan

ESOP

Hybrid work environment

Paid time off + holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Mark Thomas is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead multi-project efforts within our Structures team in California. You will drive quality deliverables, manage budgets and schedules, and secure new and repeat business while mentoring staff and coordinating with clients and sub-consultants.

The role emphasizes client care, development of long-standing relationships, and effective communication across all organizational levels.

Qualifications

• Meets/exceeds competencies of Project Manager
• 10-12+ years progressively responsible experience
• California PE license required; or PE in another state with CA licensure within 1 year
• Structural Engineer license a plus
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and MS Project
• Knowledge of PSR, PAED, PS&E
• Ability to grow client relationships
• Knowledge of business development practices
• Ability to chase, sell, and secure small-medium size project work
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Understanding of project management practices
• Ability to direct and delegate work
• Understanding of project financials
• Ability to work with diverse teams

Responsibilities

• Leads project teams to successful completion of quality deliverables
• Manages quality, budget, and schedule of responsible projects
• Engages with all aspects of project proposals
• Participates in project interviews with potential/existing clients
• Communicates effectively to all levels within the organization
• Develops and leads a cohesive team to achieve project objectives
• Generates sufficient business to sustain and grow responsible group

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Budget management

Leadership

Communication

Business development

Education

BS in Civil or Structural Engineering

MS in Civil or Structural Engineering

California PE license

SE license a plus

Tools

MS PowerPoint

MS Project

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Job Title

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Salary Grade

$175,000.00 - $260,000.00

Full Time/Part Time

Full-time

Our Structures team is hiring a Senior Project Manager! The Senior Project Manager wins new business or secure repeat business and manage all aspects of multiple projects using company project controls, available staff, and sub- consultant resources. Typically, these projects or potential projects are small to medium sized with moderate complexity. These efforts require effective and efficient monitoring the budgetary health of the projects and a greater level of client care. The individual production and coordination efforts are reduced significantly with the balance of the role being the actual management of the projects and engagement in business development activities.

This individual will develop 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 to assigned staff to responsible projects. This individual will need to maintain a broad view of the project and communicate this view through direct, ongoing communication with both upper and lower levels of staff, clients, and sub-consultants. Mark Thomas is a great place to grow your career - join us!

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Leads project teams to successful completion of quality deliverables
• Manages quality, budget, and schedule of responsible projects
• Engages with all aspects of project proposals
• Participates in project interviews with potential/existing clients
• Communicates effectively to all levels within the organization
• Develops and leads a cohesive team to achieve project objectives
• Generates sufficient business to sustain and grow responsible group

QUALIFICATIONS

• Meets/exceeds competencies of Project Manager
• 10-12 + 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; or PE in another state with the ability to obtain CA Licensure within one year
• Structural Engineer (SE) license a plus
• Demonstrated proficiency knowledge of general engineering principals, statics, dynamics of structures and general engineering design
• Proficient in MS PowerPoint and MS Project
• Knowledge of overall project deliverable processes (PSR, PAED, PS&E)
• Ability to positively establish and grow client relationships
• Knowledge of effective business development practices
• Demonstrated ability to chase, sell, and secure small-medium size project work with more and existing clients
• Competent/outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management practices
• Demonstrated ability to direct and delegate work assignments
• Demonstrated understanding of project financials and metrics
• Ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with a variety of unique and diverse people and personalities

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

Mark Thomas offers a fantastic benefits and compensation package to include:

• 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, 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 rate of compensation (California locations only) will be based on individual education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities in addition to internal equity and geographic location.

The offered rate of compensation (California locations only) will be 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 client relationship responsibilities and interactions 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.