Sr. Project Manager

Protingent; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 100,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent is seeking a Sr. Project Manager in Las Vegas to lead complex projects from planning through completion. Responsibilities include managing budgets and schedules, guiding engineers and drafters, and negotiating contracts to maximize profitability.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in structural projects, a P.E. license, and strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. This is a direct-hire, on-site role with Protingent’s client in Las Vegas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction/civil engineering.
• Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in handling all aspects of structural projects.
• P.E. license is required.
• Project management certifications (PMP or CAPM) are a plus.
• LEED certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and complete projects within schedule and budgets.
• Lead drafting and engineering teams and coordinate with junior staff.
• Negotiate contracts and set fees for projects.
• Coordinate with clients, management, and field staff.
• Ensure conformance with local codes and project scope.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Team collaboration

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Initiative

Ethics & compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in construction/civil engineering

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering

P.E. license

PMI PMP or CAPM (plus)

LEED certification (plus)

Tools

ETABS

RAM Elements

RISA SAP20

AutoCAD/REVIT

Bluebeam Revu

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Project Manager

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting contract Sr. Project Manager with our client.

Job Description

This position is primarily responsible for managing and completing projects while taking responsibility for scheduling and budgets. This position participates in the marketing and selling of the project, setting the fees, and negotiating contracts for medium and smaller projects. This position utilizes and oversees draftsmen, project engineers, design engineers, junior engineers, and or interns. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Job Qualifications

• Cultivates and maintains direct client contact.
• Reviews and understands the scope, budgeted hours, and schedule for each project, and ensures they are met.
• Signatory approval on projects up to 15K.
• Identifies areas of concern, works with management to resolve internally or present to the client.
• Participates in marketing and selling of projects, setting fees, and negotiating contracts.
• Determines all structural systems (gravity, lateral, etc.)
• Assist Project Managers with challenges regarding smaller contracts
• Instruct junior staff to ensure all elements are properly designed.
• Instruct drafters to ensure all designs are properly drafted.
• Coordinates and checks the final calculation package for content, completeness, and correctness
• Performs final coordination and checking of drawings to ensure content, quality, and accuracy complies with our standards.
• Works with management to ensure conformance with project scope and local codes, to review and respond to comments from the client or reviewing agency, and to resolve field issues, RFI responses, NCR Responses, etc.
• Assists in training engineers and drafters through field visits and/or in-house training.
• Ensures proper documentation is obtained and/or prepared for each job.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervise Project Engineers, Junior Engineers, Drafters, and Interns.

Technical Proficiency

• Demonstrate understanding of engineering principles and practices
• Problem-Solving: Use logical thinking to identify and resolve issues
• Communication: Effectively convey ideas through written and verbal means
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with others and contribute positively to team efforts
• Adaptability & Curiosity: Quickly learn new methods and embrace change
• Attention to Detail: Ensure accuracy and precision in tasks
• Time Management: Manag priorities and meets deadlines
• Initiative: Take proactive steps to contribute and grow
• Compliance and Ethics: Follow policies and maintain ethical standards
• Continuous Improvement: Seek personal and professional growth opportunities

Knowledge or Experience

• Microsoft package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Software ADAPT PT, or similar PT program SP Column or similar concrete analysis program ETABS or similar concrete shear wall analysis program Bentley RAM Elements, or similar program like RISA SAP20 or similar general analysis Microsoft package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Software AUTOCAD/REVIT Bluebeam Revu or another PDF viewer

Additional Job Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in construction/civil engineering. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering, from an accredited university or program is a plus. Minimum of fifteen (15) years’ experience in handling all aspects of structural projects. P.E. License is required Project management certifications, Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate of Project Management (CAPM) are a plus. LEED certification a plus.

Job Details

Job Type: Direct Hire

Location: Las Vegas, NV.

Pay Range: $100K-135K .

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation - from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.