Structural Project Manager

NV5; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401K Plan

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off/FTO

Life & AD&D

Job summary

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions across infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. The Structural Project Manager in San Diego leads multiple projects, manages budgets, schedules, and client communications, and attends sites and meetings.

This hybrid role requires a CA PE, 7+ years in structural design, proficiency with ETABS, RAM, Revit, and a track record of coordinating teams and delivering projects on time and within

Qualifications

• B.S. Civil with structural emphasis required.
• CA PE license and 7+ years structural design experience.
• Proficiency in ETABS, RAM suite, Revit; seismic retrofit knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Serve as engineer of record on assigned projects and produce construction documents.
• Direct, review, and mentor project engineers and interns.
• Coordinate design work with architectural and engineering disciplines.
• Meet client budgets and schedules while delivering quality.
• Perform quality control reviews of drawings and calculations.
• Lead construction administration, RFIs, submittals, and site visits.
• Coordinate with authorities and prepare scopes and fees for proposals.

Skills

Project management

Revit

Seismic evaluation

Client communication

Quality control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural)

Master's degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license in CA

Tools

ETABS

RISA

RAM Structural System

RAM Elements

RAM Concept

Enercalc

SteelSmart

Simpson CFS Designer

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

Structural Project Manager – Building Structures – San Diego, CA – NV5 (Hybrid)

As our Structural Project Manager, you will oversee multiple projects simultaneously, including budgeting, scheduling, and client management & communication, and attend project sites and client meetings.

This position is based in our San Diego office on a hybrid schedule. Travel is required for project site visits and client meetings, primarily in Southern California, with periodic travel to project sites elsewhere in the western United States.

Join us and take charge of your career, creating your own growth while building a sustainable legacy for generations to come.

Responsibilities

• Serve as engineer of record on assigned projects, holding responsible charge for the design and the construction documents.
• Direct, review, and mentor project engineers and engineers-in-training.
• Coordinate design work with other engineering and architectural disciplines.
• Meet client expectations for budget and schedule while delivering a quality product.
• Perform and document quality control reviews of drawings, calculations, and specifications prior to each issue.
• Lead construction administration, including responses to RFIs, submittal review, and site observation.
• Apply the governing building codes and reference standards, and coordinate with plan reviewers and authorities having jurisdiction, including city building departments, DSA, and HCAI.
• Prepare scope, staffing, and fee estimates for proposals, and support business development with new and repeat clients.

Requirements

Required

• B.S. degree in Civil (Structural Engineering emphasis)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the State of California.
• 7+ years of relevant structural engineering design experience (Concrete, Steel, Masonry, Wood).
• Proficiency with industry-standard analysis and design software (ETABS, RISA, RAM Structural System, RAM Elements, RAM Concept, Enercalc, SteelSmart, Simpson CFS Designer, and Excel).
• Project management experience on building projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and direct client communication.
• Revit experience, including modeling and production of construction drawings.
• Experience with seismic evaluation and retrofit of existing buildings per ASCE 41 and the existing building provisions of the California Building Code.

Preferred

• M.S. degree in Structural Engineering.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license in the State of California.
• Experience with state agency review processes such as DSA and HCAI.

NV5 offers competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO (Flexible Time Off), 401(k), cell phone allowance, employee discount program and professional development/advancement opportunities.

The salary range for this position is $125,000 - $150,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company paid Life & AD&D
• Company paid Disability
• 401K Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off/Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Company Overview

NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions that help clients plan, design, and optimize infrastructure, buildings, utilities, and environmental systems. We bring together technical expertise, data, and innovative thinking to create resilient, high-performance assets. As part of TiC Solutions, alongside Acuren, we share a purpose: to shape and strengthen the physical world.

Our work starts with our people. We invest in their growth and never compromise on safety. We work as one teamacross disciplines and geographies, bringing diverse perspectives and a shared purpose to complex challenges.

At NV5, we take pride in high-quality work that creates lasting value for our clients. We challenge the status quo, continuously improve, and turn insight into smarter designs, plans, and solutions. Join us to contribute your expertise and collaborate with our teams to help shape the infrastructure and systems the world relies on