Structural Project Manager

Summit Engineering, Inc.; Santa Rosa (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9/80 work schedule (every other Friday

401(k) options, with 3% company

Collaborative, award-winning culture

Professional growth and development

Job summary

Summit Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager/Senior Project Manager to lead projects from proposal to completion. You will be the direct client contact, oversee internal organization, scheduling, and budgeting, and help generate new work for the firm.

The role requires leadership, strong client service skills, and a track record in engineering project management, with a path to senior responsibilities and multi-disciplinary coordination.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline.
• PM: 5+ years in related field; Sr PM: 5+ years PM experience.
• California PE license or equivalent.
• Technical expertise in at least one Summit discipline.
• Knowledge of agency submittal requirements and permitting.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, or Revit.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and word processing.
• Strong verbal and written communication; client relationships.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• No visa sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare project proposals, scopes, and fee estimates.
• Serve as direct client contact and communicate progress.
• Set work direction and monitor staff schedule and budget.
• Meet budget and schedule objectives and approve additional services.
• Prepare project specifications and contract conditions.
• Review work and coordinate with design teams.
• Manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Handle invoicing, backlog tracking, and contract management.
• Provide input on staffing and training needs.
• Mentor staff on Summit systems and engineering design.
• Develop new business and generate work for the firm.
• Senior PM: manage multi-disciplinary proposals and larger projects.
• Senior PM: supervise data flow between disciplines and external team.
• Identify project risks, liability issues, and key issues across disciplines.
• Pursue business development in new markets and locations.

Skills

Leadership

Client relations

Project management

Budgeting

Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Civil 3D

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Summit Engineering, Inc. is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our dynamic team. This role manages projects from the proposal phase through completion, serving as the firm's direct contact with clients while leading internal project organization, scheduling, and budgeting. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership, client service, and business development skills, and is capable of generating new work for the firm. We are hiring at the Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level, depending on experience.

Salary Range: $130,000 to $180,000 annually (Project Manager: $130,000–$160,000; Senior Project Manager: $160,000–$180,000)

Key Responsibilities

Project Management & Client Service (All Levels)

• Prepare project proposals, scopes, and fee estimates
• Serve as the firm's direct contact with the client, keeping them informed of progress, problems, and scope changes
• Establish direction of work and hold staff accountable for schedule and budget
• Meet project budget and schedule objectives and seek approval for additional services before work begins
• Prepare project specifications, including conditions of contract and General Conditions
• Perform and check work performed by other staff
• Coordinate in-house and external consultant design teams
• Manage several projects at one time
• Perform operational tasks such as invoicing, backlog tracking, and contract management
• Provide input on project staffing, staff performance reviews, and training needs
• Mentor and train staff in Summit systems and engineering design principles
• Develop new business and generate new work for the firm

Additional Responsibilities (Senior Project Manager)

• Prepare proposals for multi-disciplinary projects, including review of sub-consultant proposals and contracts
• Execute larger, complex projects involving multiple Summit disciplines and external sub-consultants
• Serve as Project Manager and overall design team lead when other consultants are retained directly by the client
• Identify and communicate key issues across disciplines, including design, coordination, scheduling, budget, permitting, and construction assistance
• Manage information flow between disciplines and the external project team
• Identify and communicate project risks and liability issues
• Develop key client and industry partner relationships to win new work
• Pursue business development in new markets and geographic locations

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a relevant engineering or other professional discipline
• Experience by level: Project Manager: minimum of 5 years of experience in a related field. Senior Project Manager: minimum of 5 years of project management experience in a related field
• California Professional Engineer (PE) license or equivalent demonstrated capabilities and experience
• Technical expertise in at least one area where Summit performs a significant amount of work
• Understanding of design issues across the other disciplines involved in managed projects
• Knowledge of agency submittal requirements and permitting processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Civil 3D, Bluebeam, or Revit, and knowledge of drafting standards
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, word processing, and engineering software
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with proven client relationship skills
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license. See Driving Requirement below.
• We do not hold a visa sponsorship license and are therefore unable to offer sponsorship now or in the future.

Driving Requirement

This position requires travel to attend site visits using the Company vehicles. Employees must be able to independently, reliably, and timely transport themselves, necessary tools, equipment, and materials to and between assigned job sites as required. Employees must have a valid driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, have reliable means of personally operating a vehicle to travel between job sites as required, auto insurance on their vehicle and be insurable on the Company’s auto insurance policy. Because of the nature of the work, use of rideshare services, public transportation, or other third-party transportation arrangements does not satisfy this job requirement.

Why Join Summit Engineering?

Founded in 1978, Summit Engineering is a multi-discipline design firm located in scenic Sonoma County. Our work spans from wineries to high-end custom residential homes, resorts, and more. We’re proud to have been voted a "Best Places to Work" for 20 years running.

Benefits Include:

• 9/80 work schedule (every other Friday off)
• 401(k) options, with 3% company contribution
• Collaborative, award-winning company culture
• Professional growth and development opportunities