Structural Project Manager

DCI Engineers Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus opportunities

Company-paid health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Parental leave

Health & Fitness program

Cell phone benefit

Licensing & seminar reimbursements

Job summary

DCI Engineers in San Diego, CA is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager to lead complex building projects from concept through construction. You will mentor junior engineers, collaborate with teams, and nurture long-term client relationships in a dynamic office environment.

The role requires 1–3+ years of structural project management and 4+ years of structural design experience, a Civil Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited program, and a PE license.

Qualifications

• 1-3+ years of structural project management experience.
• 4+ years of structural design engineering experience.
• Civil Engineering degree from ABET-accredited university; PE license required.
• Experience with steel, concrete, wood, and masonry.
• Experience with seismic retrofits and building evaluations.
• Strong communication and ability to mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead building projects from start to finish and direct engineering documents.
• Prepare fee proposals and contracts for clients.
• Develop workload and scheduling projections for project staff.
• Oversee calculations, design and analysis of project elements.
• Coordinate with BIM Designers to align design details and docs.
• Review shop drawings during construction and respond to RFIs.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Structural project management

Structural design engineering

Client relationship management

Education

ABET-accredited civil engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

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Structural Project Manager

FULLREG Professional San Diego, CA, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1851

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $105,000.00 Annually

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.

• 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)
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Health & Fitness Program
• Cell phone benefit
• Seminar and licensing reimbursements
• 19 th Floor office suite in Downtown San Diego, with views from every desk
• Access to the building’s well-equipped gym, locker room, and showers