Structural Senior Project Manager

MFS Engineers & Surveyors; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

MFS Engineers & Surveyors in South Plainfield, NJ seeks a Structural Senior Project Manager to lead and supervise our structural design team. You will manage projects from schematic to final design, prepare drawings and calculations, and oversee QA/QC and client communications.

This in-person role requires a PE license in NJ/NY, 20+ years of experience, and strong leadership and writing skills. Salary range $175k-$225k; full benefits available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• PE license required in NJ and/or NY.
• Minimum 20 years structural design/construction experience.
• Experience managing structural projects and teams.
• Knowledge of federal codes and local ordinances.
• Experience with AutoCAD and Revit.
• Ability to develop structural fee proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Background check required.
• Must have valid driver''s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage structural engineering projects.
• Supervise structural engineers and CAD operators.
• Prepare final structural drawings, calculations, and specs.
• Conduct QA/QC and monitor budgets and profitability.
• Develop proposals and manage client relationships.
• Oversee field inspections and investigations.
• Collaborate with principal engineer and cross-discipline teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

QA/QC

Technical writing

Client communication

Team mentoring

Budget tracking

Time management

Attention to detail

Strong design skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer license (NJ/NY)

M.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Revit

RISA 2D/3D

Job description

MFS is seeking a driven, career-minded individual to fill the position of Structural Senior Project Manager in the Structural Division of our dynamic multi-disciplined civil engineering and land surveying firm.

Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading and managing Structural engineering projects and supervising the Structural engineers in their team. The candidate shall be able to supervise and prepare final Structural construction drawings, prepare Structural calculations and technical specifications, and perform Structural assessments and develop investigation reports working under the supervision of the Principal Engineer. The candidate’s duties include managing Structural design projects from schematic to final design, and throughout the construction phase.

In addition, the candidate will be responsible for leading, supervising, managing, and mentoring ateam of Structural Engineering staff with support from the Principal Engineer. The candidate will be responsible for project QA/QC, project budget tracking and project profitability, project billing, proposal development, and client management.

Structural designs include buildings, retaining walls, underground structures, ancillary structures, utility supports, bridges, marine structures, site structural elements, and temporary shoring. Additionally, the candidate will be required to supervise the performance of special inspections during construction, as well as lead structural investigations and assessments of existing structures. This position will work within a divisional team working with Structural Engineers and CAD Operators and to supervise and train engineering staff.

This position requires in-person work primarily out of South Plainfield, NJ office (Headquarters).

Salary range: $175,000 - $225,000

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer license in the State of New Jersey and/or State of New York.
• Minimum of 20 years of relevant Structural engineering design and construction experience.
• Must have project management experience.
• Must have a working knowledge of all federal design codes and local ordinances governing the design and construction of structures.
• Must have experience in AutoCAD and Revit.
• Must have knowledge in using RISA 2D/3D software or similar structural engineering analysis software.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing with attention to detail.
• Ability to perform QA/QC on all aspects of project deliverables.
• Must have strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to develop structural fee proposals for public or private clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with agencies, clients, project team and contractors.
• Ability to supervise, manage and mentor entry, junior and mid-level Structural Engineers and CAD Operators.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communications as well as strong design skills.
• Motivated and excited to grow with a medium sized firm and the potential to advance with the company.
• Driver’s license and reliable means of transportation.
• Undergo a background check (required).

Preferences

• M.S. in Civil Engineeringpreferred, but not required

Physical Requirements

• Continually required to stand, walk, and sit
• Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• Continually required to talk or hear
• Continually required to utilize visual acuity to operate office equipment
• Occasionally required to bend, stoop, and kneel
• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions
• Occasionally required to lift and carry items less than 25 pounds

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

About the Company:

MFS is an independent and innovative consulting engineering, surveying, and construction management firm headquartered in South Plainfield, New Jersey. We share a total commitment to excellence both internally and externally. Externally, we offer clients expertise in site/civil, structural, geotechnical and foundation, survey, geotechnical drilling, and construction management services. Internally, to those eligible, we offer excellent benefit packages that include: Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holidays, 401K, Medical, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Training, and Tuition Reimbursement. To learn more, please visit us on the web at www.MFSengineers.com. MFS is an EEO/AAP Employer.

Notice to Third Party Agencies:

Please note that MFS, which is comprised of MFS Consulting Engineers and Surveyor, DPC, MFS Construction, LLC, MFS Consulting, LLC and MFS Consulting Engineers, CORP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to the HR Department or any job sourcing ad of MFS, in the form of an e‑mail, fax, or mail will be deemed to be the property of MFS. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a candidate without a previously signed agreement and approved engagement request from MFS' HR Department, MFS reserves the unrestricted right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without incurring any liability (financial or otherwise) to the recruiter, agency, and/or staffing firm.

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