Structural Project Manager/Senior Structural Engineer at KPFF Consulting Engineers in Irvine, California

Job Description:

Company Profile:

One of the largest and most diverse national Structural and Civil Engineering firms, KPFF Consulting Engineers works with Architects, Developers, Contractors, and Public Agencies to provide Structural and Civil Engineering design including preliminary design reports, full project management, project budgeting, permitting coordination, and sub-consultant management. We act on behalf of the owner to ensure a smooth start, guided process, and successful project completion. We excel at creative engineering and incorporating design sustainability into projects by helping our clients make "green" choices. We have been in business since 1960 and have an excellent reputation, a great team and flexible working environment. We believe in encouraging personal and professional growth, and work hard at providing a solid structure with minimal organizational restrictions.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Overall responsibility for management of specific projects.
• Development of structural systems with Principal-in-Charge.
• Supervision and direction of project engineers and drafters.
• Directly interface with clients on project specific issues.
• Directly responsible for the technical content and quality control on specific projects, as established with Principal-in-Charge.
• Establishes project fees, budgets and scheduling commitments with Principal-in-Charge.
• Tracks project cost and timing to ensure fulfillment of contract commitments and profitability.
• Identifies areas not in contract scope of work and develops proposals for additional services.
• Also functions as Project Engineer/Design Engineer on projects as required.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• 5 years minimum of progressive relevant experience in structural engineering of various projects utilizing all major construction materials.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to function effectively in team environment.
• P.E. license in California required, S.E. license preferred.
• B.S. degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited university, M.S. degree with a specialty in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Familiarity with codes and standards applicable to the design and construction of major building projects located in California.
• Familiarity with typically utilized computer software programs (ETABS, RAM Structural System, RISA-3D, SAP2000, SAFE, SP Concrete Design Software, Microsoft Office).