Structural Engineering Project Manager

D'Amato Conversano Inc., P.C.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company contribution

Paid holidays

Paid vacation & sick leave

Parental leave

Health & fitness program

Cell phone benefit

Licensing & seminar reimbursements

Job summary

DCI Engineers in San Diego, CA is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager to lead building projects from start to finish, mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with BIM Designers. You will oversee calculations, reviews, and construction support while developing strong client relationships.

The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (ABET-accredited) and a PE license, with 1–3+ years in structural project management and 4+ years in structural design.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of structural project management experience and 4+ years of structural design experience.
• Civil Engineering degree from ABET-accredited university; PE license required.
• Experience designing structures using steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Experience with building evaluations, renovations, and seismic retrofits.
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with BIM Designers.
• Strong client communication and relationship-building.
• Master’s degree preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead buildings projects from start to finish, including producing engineering documents.
• Prepare fee proposals and contracts.
• Develop workload and scheduling projections for project staff.
• Oversee calculations, design, and analysis of project elements.
• Coordinate design details with engineers and BIM Designers.
• Perform or oversee construction observations and prepare reports.
• Review shop drawings during construction.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Structural project management

Structural design engineering

Time management

Mentoring junior engineers

Client communication

BIM coordination

Education

Civil Engineering degree (ABET-accredited)

PE license

Tools

BIM software

Job description

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FULLREG Professional San Diego, CA, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1851

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? DCI Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager in our San Diego, CA office. You’ll apply your structural engineering degree and hands-on experience to lead complex building projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate across teams, and develop lasting client relationships.

What You’ll Do:

As a Structural Engineering Project Manager, you will lead building projects from start to finish, including:

• Develop, coordinate, and direct the production of engineering project documents
• Prepare fee proposals and contracts
• Develop workload and scheduling projections for project staff
• Oversee calculations, design, and analysis of project elements
• Collaborate with engineers and BIM Designers to coordinate design details and construction document requirements
• Perform or oversee construction observations and prepare reports
• Review shop drawings during construction
• Evaluate additional service requests, manage billing, and coordinate permit responses and construction support
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships

What You Bring:

To succeed as a Structural Engineering Project Manager, you should bring the following skills and experiences:

• 1-3+ years of structural project management experience, in addition to 4+ years of structural design engineering experience
• Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university and PE license required
• Experience designing and managing projects using steel, concrete, wood, and masonry
• Experience with building evaluations, renovations, and seismic retrofits
• Skilled in designing all categories of seismic and gravity framing systems across building types and materials
• Strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects
• Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with BIM Designers
• Desire to provide excellent service and build long-term client relationships
• Strong communication skills with clients and internal project teams
• Master’s degree preferred (but not required)

Why DCI Engineers

At DCI Engineers, you’ll find more than just a job – you’ll join a team that values collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave. With 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience, we’ve built a firm that challenges employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.

We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture, where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority. Your time outside of work fuels your productivity, creativity, and professional development, and we encourage our employees to pursue it.

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and visioninsurance
• Tax-advantaged savings account options
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
• 401(k) with annual company contribution
• 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Health & Fitness Program
• Cell phone benefit
• Seminar and licensing reimbursements
• 19 th Floor office suite in Downtown San Diego, with views from every desk
• Access to the building’s well-equipped gym, locker room, and showers