Structural Project Manager

DCI Engineers; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

Company-paid medical, dental, and vis­

Tax-advantaged savings account options

Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term

Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life,

401(k) with annual company contrib

Job summary

DCI Engineers in San Diego is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager to lead building projects from concept to completion, mentor junior engineers, and cultivate lasting client relationships. The role requires a Civil Engineering degree (ABET-accredited) and PE licensure, with experience in seismic design and coordination with BIM Designers.

You will deliver engineering documents, fees, contracts, and construction-phase support, while maintaining client partnerships and project

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of structural PM experience and 4+ years of structural design experience.
• Civil Engineering degree from ABET-accredited university with PE license.
• Experience designing and managing projects using steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Strong communication and client-relations skills; ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead building projects from start to finish, including production of 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 construction observations and prepare reports.
• Review shop drawings during construction.
• Manage billing and permit responses and construction support.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Structural PM experience

PE license

Seismic design experience

BIM coordination

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Education

ABET-accredited Civil Engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

BIM software (Revit)

Job description

DCI Engineers – San Diego

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level?

DCI Engineers – San Diego

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.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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??