Project Manager - Structural Engineer

Giles Flythe Engineers; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Gym membership reimbursement

Job summary

Giles Flythe Engineers in Virginia Beach is seeking a Structural Project Manager with a Bachelor's in civil or structural engineering and at least five years of experience. This role involves performing on-site field investigations, conducting forensic evaluations, and mentoring EIs. The successful candidate must possess strong communication and technical writing skills, a PE license or the ability to obtain one, and must be comfortable with physical inspections. The company offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) or ability to obtain one within six months.
• Willingness to perform physical inspections like crawl spaces and attics.

Responsibilities

• Perform on-site field investigations and assessments.
• Complete forensic structural evaluations and reports.
• Communicate effectively with clients and contractors.
• Mentor engineering interns.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Technical writing skills

Ability to work independently

Ability to work on multiple projects

Forensic site inspection skills

Education

Bachelor's in civil or structural engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

AutoCAD

Job description

PROJECT MANAGER - STRUCTURAL

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. is seeking a Structural Project Manager to support residential and small commercial structural projects. This role offers hands‑on project involvement, client interaction, the ability to mentor EIs, and the opportunity to grow within a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

THE WORK YOU WILL PERFORM:

In this role, you will be assisting property owners in solving problems and understanding building and site improvements through forensic site inspections, technical reports, and repair/construction design.

• Perform on‑site field investigations and structural assessments of existing homes, buildings, or structures.
• Complete forensic structural engineering evaluations and reports.
• Perform residential and commercial structural design.
• Work on construction administration projects.
• Effectively and professionally communicate in writing and verbally with clients, including homeowners, property owners, contractors, engineers, and architects.
• Mentor and review EI structural evaluation reports and designs.
• Travel to inspection sites, both residential and commercial.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• Bachelor's degree in civil, construction, architectural, or related engineering from an accredited engineering program. Structural engineering focus preferred.
• Minimum five years of structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineering License (PE) or ability to obtain one within six months required.
• Proven technical writing and report writing skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interact with clients daily.
• Ability to work independently but also as part of a team.
• Ability to work on several projects simultaneously.
• Willing to perform crawl spaces, attics, basements, and roof inspections. Must have the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, climb and balance.
• Experience using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and AutoCAD.
• Valid Driver's license with a good driving record.

The compensation range listed includes a base salary plus quarterly bonuses based on individual performance. The base salary will be commensurate with the candidate's experience and qualifications.

ABOUT GILES FLYTHE ENGINEERS (GFE):

Giles Flythe Engineers, Inc. was founded in 2003 with a focus on evaluating buildings and site improvements. We specialize in working with property owners and community associations in problem-solving, repair/maintenance planning, pre-purchase due diligence, cost estimating, and structural design. We work with thousands of properties each year, including commercial real estate, high‑rise condominium properties, townhome communities, and single‑family residential properties. Our clients include commercial real estate investors/owners, homeowners, community associations, general contractors, and architects.

OUR TEAM

Our team has a wide range of relevant engineering experience, including environmental engineering, structural engineering, site civil engineering, land development, stormwater engineering, mechanical engineering, and building envelope evaluations. We have a highly collaborative culture which enables us to readily draw from the experience and expertise of our team. We embrace a decentralized leadership structure relying on empowered autonomous team members to make most decisions.

WHY WORK FOR GFE?

Giles Flythe Engineers offers a collaborative work environment with a competitive salary commensurate with experience and a clearly defined bonus plan based on individual performance. We offer health insurance (medical, dental, and vision), 401k, paid holidays, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, training, professional development, and gym membership reimbursement. As we continue to grow, we anticipate many future career growth and development opportunities.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.