Structural Project Manager

LPA, Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Retirement and financial planning

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

A leading sustainable design firm in Irvine, California, seeks a Structural Engineering Project Manager to lead and mentor a team on significant engineering projects. This role requires strong collaboration with clients and other design disciplines, overseeing project quality assurance and improving processes. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in structural engineering, possess an SE license, and demonstrate over 10 years of design experience with relevant engineering tools. Competitive salary and robust benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• 10 or more years of technical design experience.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in highly collaborative environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of engineers in structural engineering design.
• Collaborate with clients to create impactful community spaces.
• Oversee project Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Oversee project Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Mentor team members for professional growth.
• Develop and implement process improvements for efficiency.

Skills

Structural Engineering design

Communication skills

Mentoring

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in structural or architectural engineering

Structural Engineering (SE) license

Tools

ETABS

SAP

SAFE

RAM

RISA

Job description

Join the firm AIA calls “a trailblazer in sustainable, high-performance architecture.” Winner of the AIA 2025 Firm Award, we’re an integrated collective of designers and researchers united in a mission to eliminate carbon emissions and build a more equitable, livable future.

LPA is seeking a passionate and ambitious Structural Engineering Project Manager to lead a team in the design and management of major projects. You will be the leader of a structural engineering team in the initiation and execution of engineering projects for prominent owners in your community. This is a highly visible role requiring the ability to communicate with project teams, project staff and with our valued clients.

LPA is one of the nation’s leading sustainable design firms and the only large firm to meet the AIA’s 2030 Challenge benchmarks over the last two years. Our structural engineers have been repeatedly recognized by peers for innovative designs. We lead the way in tackling the SE 2050 Embodied Carbon Challenge.

Join a firm where your voice is heard and your work is highly valued. LPA offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for career development and advancement.

What You’ll Do

• Structural engineering design, leading a team of engineers in completing various building design and retrofit projects.
• Collaborate with other design disciplines while working directly with our clients (owners, school districts, municipalities, developers, etc.) to create places that have a lasting positive impact on your community.
• Plan, monitor and coordinate the work of structural engineering project teams.
• Oversee project Quality Control/Quality Assurance.
• Help to develop and maintain a stable, motivated high‑performing team.
• Actively mentor team members to provide them with the vision necessary for their professional and personal growth.
• Participate in developing process improvements that make your work better and faster.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and meaningful bonuses sharing in the firm’s profit.
• Benefits including health and dental insurance, retirement, financial planning, wellness and other programs.
• Collaborative work environment with all tools and resources needed for success.
• Career advancement opportunities, access to professional development grants, comprehensive professional development program.
• Expert management and leadership training and coaching.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in structural or architectural engineering.
• Structural Engineering (SE) license required.
• 10 or more years of technical design experience.
• Experience using ETABS, SAP, SAFE, RAM, RISA, and other common structural design and analysis tools.
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in highly collaborative environments.
• Commitment to work as an integrated design team member.

LPA is an integrated design firm with offices in California and Texas focused on creating forward-thinking, sustainable spaces that make a positive impact. We foster a supportive, collaborative environment where creativity, curiosity, and professional growth are encouraged. Our culture values diversity, promotes wellness, and supports a healthy work‑life balance.

Competitive salaries and a robust benefits package—including health and dental insurance, retirement and financial planning, wellness initiatives, and flexible work/life programs—are offered.

This position is eligible for an annual bonus. Base salary is based on factors such as geographic location, skills, education, experience and/or project complexity. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members as part of any final offer.

LPA uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of new hires.

Notice To Recruitment Agencies And Recruiters

Please note that LPA does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed contract, LPA will not agree to pay any recruiter fee. If an agency or recruiter submits a candidate or resume without a previously signed agreement and/or without LPA’s request, LPA explicitly reserves the right to hire those candidates without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers, are deemed to be the property of LPA.