Structural Engineering Project Manager New Sacramento, California

Lumos & Associates, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Annual bonus

Health insurance

401(k) with Roth option

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Work-life balance culture

Job summary

Lumos & Associates, Inc. is expanding in Sacramento, California, seeking an entrepreneurial Structural Engineering Project Manager to establish and grow our footprint in this market.

The role emphasizes technical depth, project leadership, and client development to deliver high-quality work across diverse project types. The ideal candidate holds a CA Professional Engineer license, with seven+ years in structural engineering consulting and a track record of leading teams, managing budgets, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• Professional Civil Engineer license in California required or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Minimum seven years of progressive structural engineering and PMP-like project management experience recommended.
• Strong communication and business development skills with client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in new business development and promotes repeat/referral work.
• Coordinates and directs the project design team during execution.
• Develops and maintains project schedules and budgets.
• Mentors staff and provides coaching and delegation.
• Performs QA/QC of projects and serves as primary client contact.
• Prepares proposals, qualification statements, and promotional materials.

Skills

Project management

Business development

Client relationship management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lumos & Associates is expanding our presence in Sacramento, California, and we are seeking an entrepreneurial Structural Engineering Project Manager to help establish and grow our footprint in this new market. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated engineering professional who is passionate about structural engineering, client relationships, and business development. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven project management skills, and the drive to build lasting partnerships while delivering high-quality work across a diverse range of project types.

This position requires a Professional Civil Engineer license in California.

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills

• Strong technical background and a demonstrated ability to serve in a responsible charge capacity for projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to clients, as well as interpersonal communication with team members and colleagues.
• High level of creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee several tasks simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen necessary to maintain project budgets and develop new and repeat business with existing and new clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the development of new business and promotes repeat and referral business.
• Coordinates, oversees, and directs the project design team during the execution of projects.
• Develops, implements, and maintains project schedules and budgets.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and delegating responsibility to staff.
• Provides technical review (QA/QC) of projects.
• Serves as the primary contact with clients.
• Prepares and reviews project proposals, qualification statements, and promotional materials.
• Mentors and coaches staff to achieve optimal job performance. Supports and encourages career development. Promotes positive employee relations and supports team building with positive and open communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University with an emphasis in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in relevant structural engineering consulting/project management.
• Proven expertise in developing and managing new business opportunities and client proposals.
• Registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in California; ability to obtain Professional Civil Engineering license within 6 months of hire date required. Structural Engineer (S.E.), license preferred.
• Understanding of computer-aided design and drafting software including Revit and AutoCAD.
• Computer proficient with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Self-starter and hungry to lead initiatives that will grow and expand a business’s footprint in a dynamic, fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
• Outstanding results-oriented track record with excellent time/project management. Ability to apply cost/benefits analysis to requested projects.
• Proven experience successfully building trust, empowering people/teams, and making cross-functional cooperation happen in a highly engaged manner.
• Prior experience in managing a staff (supervise, train, coach, develop, motivate, interview, hire, terminate) and lead by example.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or less demerit points.

Pay Transparency Statement

The compensation range reflects the Company’s reasonable expectation at the time of posting. We consider a number of factors when making individual compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, and other business needs.

California salary pay range

$140,000 - $185,000 USD

Benefits offered to eligible full-time employees include:

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance plans
• Generous company matched 401(k) plan with a Roth provision
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Life insurance (company paid)
• Short and long-term disability insurance (company paid)
• Flexible Spending Account and/or Health Savings Accounts
• Culture that provides work-life balance, and professional development and is community driven
• And much more!