Structural Engineering Project Manager

Jezerinac Group, PLLC; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting structural engineering firm in Jacksonville is seeking a talented Talent & Business Development Associate to manage small and large projects with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the project’s financial performance and deliverables, requiring strong skills in project management, client interaction, and advanced structural analysis. This full-time position is aimed at individuals with 6 to 10 years of relevant experience. Join us to contribute to innovative engineering solutions and client success.

Qualifications

• 6 to 10 years experience in structural engineering.
• Understanding of costing and billing methodology.
• Mastery of Model Building Codes such as FBC and IBC.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical content and financial performance of projects.
• Oversee 3-D Building Information Models and structural analysis.
• Interact with clients and firm Principals for project updates.

Skills

Structural engineering

Project management

Client interaction

Budget monitoring

BIM modeling

Education

Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Advanced structural analysis software

Job description

Talent & Business Development Associate at Jezerinac Group, PLLC

Structural Engineering Project Manager Job Description

Project Manager is a technical and managerial position for individuals that typically possess between 6 and 10 years of experience within a consulting structural engineering firm or similar. This role is a progression of the Senior Project Engineer roles below it, and it is understood that Project Managers must possess all skills listed for those roles. This is primarily a client‑oriented position. Individuals shall be capable of completing small and large projects of all technical complexities with minimal supervision and oversight. Projects are reviewed technically and financially intermittently by firm Principals. Project Managers are responsible for the technical content of firm deliverables as well as the firm’s financial performance and the overall client experience on projects in which they are associated. We are seeking skilled Project Managers who possess a thorough understanding of internal and external costing and billing methodology. Performance is judged primarily on the accuracy and consistency of results as well as the level of independence in which those results are achieved.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Tasks (Technical)

• Conceptualization and Optimization of structural framing systems.
• Conceptual and more advanced framing details necessary to economically achieve structural concepts.
• Primarily oversight and some performance of 3‑D Building Information Models (BIM) and 3‑D Structural Analysis and Design Models utilizing advanced software programs.
• Primarily oversight and some computer‑aided and hand‑calculated structural analysis, design, and detailing of steel, concrete, masonry, and timber systems.
• Preparation of signed and sealed Construction Documents and other deliverables.
• Primarily oversight and some review of structural submittals and basic RFIs.
• Primarily oversight and some Construction Observation and Special Inspections on Jezerinac Group and other projects.

Tasks (Project Management)

• All project initiation tasks including project budgeting, proposal creation and project initiation.
• Scheduling of project Engineering and Building Information Modeling (BIM) activities.
• Budget monitoring throughout course of project.
• Billing throughout course of project.
• Complete Client interaction with firm Principals and Project Managers. Point contact for Clients throughout projects.
• Project closeout activities including confirmation of all Accounting and CRM data.
• Complete project documentation including Contract Documents, Narratives and Calculations per JG drawing presentation standards.
• Production of Field Observation, Inspection, and Investigative Reports per JG reporting standards.
• All updated project descriptions used for marketing purposes.

Knowledge Required:

Technical

• Optimal and appropriate structural systems per building type and configuration.
• Optimal framing and detailing techniques to achieve constructible, economical solutions.
• Mastery of Model Building Codes, e.g., FBC and IBC and Design Standards, e.g., ASCE‑7.
• Mastery of Material Codes and Design Standards, e.g., ACI‑318 and AISC Manuals of Steel Construction.
• Mastery of JG design, BIM modeling, and drawing presentation standards.

Managerial

• Mastery of Company accounting system as it relates to project management.
• Mastery of project budgeting and monitoring.
• Ability to identify and execute requests for Additional Services without alienating our Client.
• Ability to positively lead teams of technical staff on projects of all sizes and complexity.
• Ability to gain and maintain full confidence and satisfaction of Client throughout project.

Work Quality

• Production of logical and efficient structural designs that are clearly conveyed to Client through Contract Documents, Calculations and Reports.
• Completion of consistently profitable projects.
• Use of proper grammar within written and verbal communication.
• Schedules timely in‑house task/project quality reviews of his/her team’s work and follows through on review comments.

Time Management / Efficiency / Self‑Motivation

• Sets goals throughout the day for the completion of individual tasks.
• Seeks collaboration with the supervisor in the determination of allotted time per task and produces work in the allotted time period.
• Works to simplify computational and other tasks.
• Completes tasks on time and only once. Spends little time correcting errors or incomplete or erroneous documents.
• Logs time accurately on a daily basis per Project Manager’s contractual agreements.
• Voluntarily seeks job knowledge outside of office hours including the reading of textbooks, learning manuals, software manuals, and industry trade publications.

Communication and Teamwork

• Provides communication point for small project teams.
• Speaks clearly and efficiently to colleagues, supervisors, clients, and other industry professionals. Uses accurate technical terminology.
• Writes grammatically correct, efficient, and technically accurate reports, emails, or other inquiries.
• Works collaboratively with others. Openly and thoroughly shares information with others.

Leadership and Culture

• Provides direction and positive feedback for small project teams.
• Reaches out to instruct others when their technical acumen on a subject is greater than his/her colleague’s.
• Displays an enthusiastic and positive attitude. Treats co‑workers with respect. Works to resolve disputes, not promote them. Arouses enthusiasm in others and promotes their development.
• Is an internal champion of JG. Sets positive examples to other employees.
• Provides management with constructive suggestions on ways to make JG a better company and a better place to work.

Firm Promotion

• Provides a positive client experience, particularly at parallel levels of other organizations.
• Conducts his or herself in a professional manner with all industry contacts. Provides helpful consultation and recommendations to project team members.
• Communicates accurately through verbal, electronic, and written channels. Always Promotes JG and their services.
• Responds to client and project concerns and needs in a professional and timely manner.
• Seeks and presents additional opportunities for JG through current and past industry contacts.
• Participates in project or client presentations when individual’s skill set aligns with pursuit.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Project Management

Industries

Design Services