Structural Project Manager - Existing Structures

JVA, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

JVA, Inc. is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join our Historic and Existing Structures Studio. The role will focus on applying structural engineering principles to analyze and design solutions for various existing buildings, including historic structures. Collaborating with a diverse engineering team, the Project Manager will handle budgeting, staffing, and project execution across various types of projects.

The compensation for this position ranges from $114,000 to $140,000, and we actively support team members who are passionate about building preservation.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated to think ahead and proactively solve problems.
• Inspired by the benefits of building preservation.
• Successfully work within a team environment.
• Produce high quality results while balancing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct projects of various sizes.
• Take lead role in project budgeting and staffing.
• Supervise engineering and support personnel.
• Complete project-specific detailing and specialized engineering tasks.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Project Management

Collaboration

Initiative

Ability to prioritize and pivot

Tools

REVIT

RISA

RAM

Job description

Overview

JVA is seeking a full-time Project Manager to join our Historic and Existing Structures Studio within the Structural Engineering department of our employee‑centric firm. The position can be filled in our Boulder, Denver, or Fort Collins office. Successful candidates will apply structural engineering principles and practices to analyze existing buildings and design solutions. Project Managers will work collaboratively with engineers of all levels including Principals, other Project Managers, Project Engineers, and Design Engineers. Projects range from dilapidated barns to grand public buildings with, and without, historic building designations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, coordinate, and direct Historic Preservation, rehabilitation, adaptive reuse, and addition projects of various sizes.
• Take lead role in project budgeting and staffing needs.
• Interpret, organize, execute, and coordinate assignments.
• Supervise engineering and support personnel.
• Complete project‑specific detailing and specialized engineering tasks.
• Review and edit project specifications.
• Complete QC reviews and conduct constructability reviews for engineering projects managed by peers.
• Coordinate Construction Administration services with Project Engineer and/or Design Engineer.
• Manage select clients and develop new clients in Historic Preservation and existing buildings sectors.
• Coordinate marketing activities with a Principal or Senior Project Manager.
• Assist with proposal preparation and fee negotiation for potential projects.
• Review billing and assist in accounts receivable collection.
• Review and track invoicing on your projects.

Salary Range

$114,000 – $140,000

Required Qualifications

• Initiative: Self‑motivated to think ahead and proactively solve problems.
• Passion: Inspired by the benefits of building preservation.
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills. Clearly and frequently communicate with internal and external team members.
• Collaboration: Successfully work within a team environment.
• Project Management: Establish project priorities, supervise engineering and support personnel, and delegate design and modeling tasks.
• Prioritize and Pivot: Produce high quality results while balancing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Travel: Enthusiastic for opportunities to travel regionally and nationwide.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to obtain Colorado PE license within six months of hire.
• Wood Experience: Ability to analyze wood, timber, and log‑framed buildings and design strengthening measures.
• Masonry Experience: Exposure to masonry design and willingness to learn unreinforced masonry analysis and repair techniques.
• Software Utilization: Ability to review structural, architectural, and mechanical plans and details in REVIT and create structural building models in RISA or RAM.