Senior Structural Project Manager – Hybrid & Leadership

KPFF Consulting Engineers; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Irvine, CA is seeking aStructural Project Manager to lead a broad range of projects including civic, healthcare, residential, and research facilities. The role combines technical design with leadership, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities include seismic design, construction document development, and supervising engineers through all phases, with opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic, flexible firm culture.

Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
• BS in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in California.

Responsibilities

• Design gravity, lateral, and foundation systems for new buildings and retrofit projects.
• Perform structural analysis and seismic design using ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel.
• Produce comprehensive calculation packages, drawings, and details for permit and construction.
• Coordinate with project managers, architects, and other disciplines to ensure integrated delivery.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers to ensure design conformance.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Collaboration

Mentoring

Communication

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Structures)

PE license

GPA 3.0 (Undergraduate)

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

ETABS

RISA

SAFE

RAM Steel

Enercalc

spCol

Job description

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Irvine, CA is seeking aStructural Project Manager to lead a broad range of projects including civic, healthcare, residential, and research facilities. The role combines technical design with leadership, mentorship, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities include seismic design, construction document development, and supervising engineers through all phases, with opportunities for growth and professional development in a dynamic, flexible firm culture.