Structural Engineering Project Manager

DCI Engineers; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Company-paid health insurance

Job summary

DCI Engineers in San Francisco, CA, is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager to lead complex building projects from start to finish. You will mentor junior engineers, coordinate with BIM Designers, and develop client relationships while ensuring technical excellence and timely delivery.

The position is full-time and in-office in San Francisco. A Civil Engineering degree and PE license are required, with 5–10 years of structural engineering and 2–3 years of staff management experience.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of structural engineering experience including project management.
• 2–3 years managing staff on multiple projects (4–5 concurrently).
• ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree and PE license.
• Experience with steel, concrete, wood, and masonry design.
• Experience with seismic retrofits and building evaluations.
• Strong client communication and teamwork across project teams.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Structural engineering

Staff management

Structural design

Seismic retrofit

Framing design

Time management

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Civil Engineering degree (ABET-accredited)

PE license

Tools

BIM

Job description

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FULLREG Professional San Francisco, CA, US

Salary Range: $105,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

DCI Engineers – San Francisco

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? DCI Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager in our San Francisco, CA office. This is a full-time, in-office position. 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:

• 5-10 years of structural engineering experience, including project management
• 2-3 years of experience managing staff on projects, typically overseeing 4-5 concurrent projects
• 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

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)