[Hiring] Project Manager, Engineering Technology @Simpson Strong-Tie

Role Description

As a Project Manager, Engineering Technology, you will play a pivotal role in managing diverse applications, enhancing workflows, and driving organizational efficiency, all while contributing to our mission to provide exceptional products and services.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage the Development and Lifecycle of Structural Engineering Applications (40%)
  • Oversee the development, enhancement, and maintenance of a diverse portfolio of applications, including simple selector tools, robust desktop software, integrated web platforms, and internal enterprise solutions.
  • Leverage your structural engineering expertise to ensure that each application meets business objectives, user needs, and technical standards.
  • Guide the application lifecycle from intake and business case development through quality assurance, launch, and post-launch updates, including patches and enhancements.
  • Continuously gather and analyze feedback to prioritize improvements, ensuring high usability, technical accuracy, and functionality.
• Lead Cross-Functional Collaboration for Complex Projects (30%)
  • Act as the structural engineering SME to facilitate communication and alignment among cross-functional teams, delivering high-impact solutions.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to identify needs, define project goals, and ensure alignment with strategic objectives across all application types.
  • Balance resource allocation and schedules to support simultaneous development and maintenance of multiple applications, ensuring timely and efficient delivery.
• Streamline Internal Engineering Applications (30%)
  • Drive the creation, optimization, and deployment of internal enterprise tools to enhance the efficiency, organization, and innovation of engineering workflows.
  • Identify opportunities to streamline internal processes, leveraging your expertise to implement impactful and sustainable improvements.
  • Provide leadership in aligning internal tools with industry best practices to support long-term organizational success.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in STEM or equivalent experience in a related technical field (required).
• Passing the NCEES Principles and Practice of Engineering (PE) exam (preferred).
• PMP Certification or equivalent project management experience (preferred).
• Minimum 4 years of project management experience in engineering, software, or other technical projects.
• Minimum 5 years of industry-related engineering experience in roles such as Designer, Design Engineer, Technician, or EIT.
• Strong working knowledge of timber, concrete, and steel construction methods. Familiarity with Simpson Strong-Tie products is a plus.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to write reports, develop correspondence, and deliver presentations to customers and internal teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply technical knowledge and common sense to resolve complex issues.
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and maintain focus on quality outcomes.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams, fostering teamwork and building consensus among diverse stakeholders.
• A proactive mindset, showing initiative and creativity in identifying and implementing process improvements while managing associated risks intelligently.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Teams, Word, and PowerPoint, with a willingness to learn and adapt to new software and tools as needed.
• Proficiency in JIRA and Confluence for project tracking and team collaboration.

Requirements

• This job requires domestic/international travel, 15% of the time.
• This full-time, exempt position will be located in a local branch or may work remotely.
• Relocation is not available for this position.

Pay

$84,400 - $135,000 / year

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
• This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

Benefits

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis.
• Medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans.
• Pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty.
• Years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more.