Senior Structural Project Manager, Water Resources & Dams

McMillen; Bell (CA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Structural Project Manager with a strong technical background to deliver exceptional service in the water resources sector. The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with 12+ years in the field and a proven Seller-Doer capable of leading design across dams, energy, fisheries, and infrastructure projects.

The role emphasizes mentorship, business development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 15% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited university.
• PE license required; SE license and NCEES registration preferred.
• 15+ years of structural design experience in water resources.
• 10+ years as a Project Manager preferred.
• Familiarity with Federal Agencies and/or Public Utilities.
• Proficient knowledge of relevant Industry and Agency Design Codes and Standards.
• Design-Build and/or Construction Experience (preferred).
• Demonstrated working knowledge with structural analysis software, specifically seismic analysis procedures.
• Experience with refurbishment, repair, seismic upgrades, and alterations of concrete structures or hydro power facilities.
• Knowledge of hydro and hydro power project principles.
• Travel may be required (15%).
• Regular attendance and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the preparation of complete project documents from design development reports through construction documents.
• Independently evaluate, select, and apply advanced structural design techniques, procedures, and criteria to projects.
• Effectively manage multi-discipline teams, assign tasks and direct other engineers, technicians and administrative staff.
• Collection and analysis of existing data by performing field investigations of existing structures and review of as-built plans and engineering reports to establish existing conditions and identify critical areas for design criteria.
• Identify project opportunities and assists with proposals to provide professional services for engineering projects or programs.
• Prepares scopes, budgets, and schedules for projects.
• Develop, manage, and maintain client relationships.
• Evaluate and manage planning, design and construction support services for projects.

Skills

Project management

Team collaboration

Client relationship

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering

Master's degree in structural engineering (preferred)

Tools

Seismic analysis software

Job description

McMillen, Inc. seeks a Senior Structural Project Manager with a strong technical background to deliver exceptional service in the water resources sector. The ideal candidate is a licensed PE with 12+ years in the field and a proven Seller-Doer capable of leading design across dams, energy, fisheries, and infrastructure projects.

The role emphasizes mentorship, business development, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Travel up to 15% may be required.