[Hiring] Senior Project Manager, Structural Engineering & Mechanics @Simpson Gumpertz & Heger

Role Description

We want someone passionate about structural engineering and people management. Our EMI team in San Diego, CA is always looking for great talent and especially people who enjoy solving difficult problems in a creative way. Engineering Mechanics and Infrastructure (EMI) applies engineering mechanics, materials science, numerical simulation, innovative technologies, and collective expertise to solve our clients’ toughest problems in an inspiring work environment that nurtures life-long learning and growth.

A successful candidate for EMI may work on design, analysis, licensing/regulatory, and research projects related to:

• Buildings
• Bridges
• Pipelines
• Nuclear facilities
• Tanks
• Rail vehicles
• Rotating equipment
• Precision observatory structures
• Other non-building critical infrastructure systems

In this role you will work alongside the Principal in EMI San Diego, to manage delivery of projects including:

• Complex finite element analysis
• Structural dynamics
• Seismic design for extreme earthquake events
• Design of rotating and vibrating equipment supports
• Pressure vessels
• Liquid storage tanks
• Vibration mitigation
• Impact/blast assessments
• Aircraft impact assessment
• Anchorage to concrete
• Equipment seismic testing and certification/qualification

Location: San Diego, CA preferred. Newport Beach, CA or Remote will be considered.

SGH has an opening for a Senior Project Manager (SPM). This is an experienced technical manager, leadership-track, and shareholder position with responsibilities generally consistent with ASCE Grade V and will include the following:

• Design emphasizing constructability, simplicity, standardization, and risk-informed criteria as core principles to support economical facility construction.
• Engineering challenges involving safety, efficiency, reliability, and natural hazards in highly regulated markets.
• Specialized expertise in structural dynamics, soil-structure interaction, seismic engineering, technology development, and risk and reliability assessment for energy-related assets and complex infrastructure systems.
• Concept design and detailed design for mission critical facilities: advanced nuclear facilities, fusion energy facilities, U.S. Department of Energy facilities, hospitals, U.S. Government defense facilities.
• In a supervisory capacity, plans, develops, coordinates, and directs a large and important engineering project or a number of small projects with many complex features.
• Supervision and guidance related largely to overall objectives, critical issues, new concepts, and policy matters.
• Consults with supervisor concerning unusual problems and developments.
• Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of a small staff of engineers and technicians, estimates workforce needs and schedules, and assigns work to meet completion date.
• Able to work with a degree of independence such that approach, results, and judgments are subject to a final review by the Principal-in-Charge without major rework.
• Proven ability to prepare major reports.
• In consultation with the Principal-in-Charge, develops project scope and budget, and successfully manages to time, quality, budget, and schedule goals.
• Able to prepare proposals for complex assignments.
• Deals directly with clients.
• Able to apply knowledge of risk management and contract negotiation procedures.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant civil engineering experience or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Professional licensure required.
• MS or PhD with a concentration in Civil/Structural Engineering or related field from an ABET-accredited university.
• Excellent personal qualities, especially ethics and honesty.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Enthusiastic commitment to SGH.
• Possesses abilities in areas consistent with the specific needs of SGH.
• Excellent technical and professional capabilities.
• Dedication to high standards and the pursuit of excellence; commitment to QA/QC procedures.
• Excellent technical and professional reputation among peers.
• A track record of professional activities and professional recognition, e.g., by authorship of papers and articles, and/or by active membership in professional groups.
• Dedicated and competent in contributing to the technical and professional development and advancement of the staff.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Empathy Bereavement Support
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation

The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidate’s experience, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGH’s industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGH’s Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

Senior Project Manager or Senior Technical Manager: $141,440 — $176,800 USD

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email [email protected] or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.