Structural Project Manager 7+ Years of Experience

KPFF Inc.; Irvine (CA); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

KPFF Consulting Engineers in Irvine, CA seeks a Structural Project Manager with 7+ years in structural engineering to lead a range of civic, healthcare, and industrial projects. You will design gravity and lateral systems, perform seismic analysis, prepare construction documents, supervise junior staff, and coordinate with architects and other disciplines.

This role requires PE license, BS in Civil Engineering with structures, and experience in high seismic zones.

Qualifications

• Seven years of full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures.

Responsibilities

• Design gravity, lateral, and foundation systems for new and retrofit buildings in high seismic zones.
• Perform structural analysis and seismic design using FEA software (ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel).
• Develop construction documents and calculate packages for permit and construction.
• Supervise and mentor junior engineers and oversee cross-discipline collaboration.

Education

BS in Civil Engineering (Structures)

Job description

Structural Project Manager 7+ Years of Experience

• Full-time
• Discipline : Structural Engineering
• Compensation: USD 115000 - USD 150000 - yearly

At KPFF Consulting Engineers, we are more than just an engineering design firm. For over 60 years, we have dedicated ourselves to innovative, sustainable engineering that shapes the built environment and tackles complex infrastructure challenges. Our team culture emphasizes balance, growth, and well-being, supporting each member’s professional journey with flexibility, generous benefits, and a collaborative approach to work-life integration.

With over 1,400 professionals across 27 offices nationwide, KPFF’s decentralized structure allows each office the flexibility to pursue projects aligned with their regional strengths. Learn more at www.kpff.com .

We are seeking a StructuralProject Managerto join our team and contribute to a wide range of projects, including civic and institutional buildings, healthcare facilities, residential construction, and research laboratory structures. The StructuralProject Managerwillnot only perform technical tasks such asperforming structural analysis and seismic design, developing construction documents, and supporting projects through all phases from planning and permitting to construction; but also supervise others throughout the process.The role involves both technical design and collaboration across disciplines, with opportunities for leadership and mentorship.

What You Will Be Doing:

Designing gravity, lateral, and foundation systems (shallow and deep foundations) for new buildings and retrofit projects in high seismic hazard zones.

Performing structural analysis and seismic design using finite element analysis (FEA) software such as ETABS, RISA, SAFE, and RAM Steel.

Designing main building systems—including columns, beams, footings, diaphragms—and secondary systems such as anchorage, bracing, partitions, andretainingwalls.

Analyzing and designing structural members in concrete, steel, and masonry using hand calculations and software (Enercalc,spCol) in compliance with ACI 318, AISC 360, and TMS 402/602 standards.

Designing new concrete, steel, and masonry structuresin accordance withASCE 7 and the California Building Code (CBC), anddeveloping retrofit schemes for existing buildingsin accordance withASCE 41 and the California Existing Building Code (CEBC).

Producing comprehensive calculation packages, structural drawings, and details for permit and construction.

Supporting Construction Administration activities, including submittal review, RFI coordination, and drawing development.

Collaborating with the BIM department tomaintainorganizational standards for drawing production.

Coordinating with project managers, architects, and other engineering disciplines to ensure integrated project delivery.

Providing technical guidance and oversight to junior engineers to ensure conformance with project design requirements.

Supervisingproject engineers anddesign engineers in construction administration tasks and ensuring quality control of construction documents.

Pay Range $115,000-$150,000 salary depending on education, licensure, and applicable experience.

Minimum Qualifications

Sevenyearsof full-time work experience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.

BS in Civil Engineering (with an emphasis in Structures)

At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Undergraduate coursework

Transcripts showing completed courses in:

Structural Analysis

Mechanics of Materials

Steel or Wood Design

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Preferred Qualifications

Sevenyears of full-time workexperience as an engineer in a structural consulting organization.

Fiveyears of experience training and supervising junior engineers.

Two years of experience as a Structural Project Managerin a structural consulting organization.

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or in Civil Engineering with an emphasis in Structures.

At least a 3.0 cumulative GPA in Graduate coursework

Transcripts showing completed graduate level courses in:

Structural Design

Steel or Wood Design

Professional Engineer (PE) license in California

Proficiencyin FEA and structural design software, including ETABS, RISA, SAFE, RAM Steel,Enercalc, andspCol.

Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards, including ACI 318, AISC 360, TMS 402/602, ASCE 7, ASCE 41, CBC, and CEBC.

Ability to design multiple structural materials (concrete, steel, CMU, wood).

Experience withmanagingHCAI/OSHPD projects and/or DSA projects.

Experience developing retrofit schemes for existing structures.

Experience designing healthcare,laboratory, or other highly regulated facilities.

Solid understanding of seismic design principles and experience working in high seismic hazard zones.

Skilled in preparingand overseeing the preparation oftechnical documents, structural drawings, and calculation packages.

This personoversees,coordination, and communication for cross-team collaboration,and alsoactively performs these actions.

Experience in managingsuccessfulprofitable project budgets.

Ability to supervise and mentor engineers and provide quality control oversight.

Strong organizational and time-management abilities to balance multiple projects.

• Duties are performed in a normal office environment while sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Duties require the ability to actively engage with a computer for several hours per day.
• May occasionally need to lift items up to 15 lbs.
• Duties require in-person attendance, Monday through Friday, during our business hours of 8 AM to5 PM at our office in Orange County Irvine for the training period.
• Following a satisfactory training period a hybrid schedule of 2days per week in the office may beaccommodated.

Our Offices

Our Greater Los Angeles Structural office has two locations at the Bloc in Downtown Los Angeles and at the Irvine Towers in Irvine. A warm and friendly environment, we are dedicated to growing with our employees and allowing people to pursue their passions.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Our Employees

Are valued and empowered, collaborative and team oriented, innovative in their approach and passionate about their work. They are reliable, trustworthy, and open with a high level of integrity. They value diversity, are inclusive and are committed to critically thinking through problems and finding solutions.

KPFF Consulting Engineers participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

KPFF Consulting Engineers is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ethnicity, national origin, religion, marital status, sex/gender (including sexual orientation or gender identity), pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, or any other protected basis.