Structural Project Manager (P.E.)

About The Position

Lumos & Associates is expanding our presence in Sacramento, California, and we are seeking an entrepreneurial Structural Engineering Project Manager to help establish and grow our footprint in this new market. This is a unique opportunity for a motivated engineering professional who is passionate about structural engineering, client relationships, and business development. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, proven project management skills, and the drive to build lasting partnerships while delivering high-quality work across a diverse range of project types.

This position requires a Professional Civil Engineer license in California. 

The ideal candidate will possess the following qualities and skills

• Strong technical background and a demonstrated ability to serve in a responsible charge capacity for projects.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including the ability to present technical information to clients, as well as interpersonal communication with team members and colleagues.
• High level of creativity, organizational skills, and attention to detail, as well as a demonstrated ability to manage and oversee several tasks simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen necessary to maintain project budgets and develop new and repeat business with existing and new clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the development of new business and promotes repeat and referral business.
• Coordinates, oversees, and directs the project design team during the execution of projects.
• Develops, implements, and maintains project schedules and budgets.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and delegating responsibility to staff.
• Provides technical review (QA/QC) of projects.
• Serves as the primary contact with clients.
• Prepares and reviews project proposals, qualification statements, and promotional materials.
• Mentors and coaches staff to achieve optimal job performance. Supports and encourages career development. Promotes positive employee relations and supports team building with positive and open communication.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or University with an emphasis in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Minimum of seven years of progressive experience in relevant structural engineering consulting/project management.
• Proven expertise in developing and managing new business opportunities and client proposals.
• Registered as a Professional Civil Engineer in California; ability to obtain Professional Civil Engineering license within 6 months of hire date required. Structural Engineer (S.E.), license preferred.
• Understanding of computer-aided design and drafting software including Revit and AutoCAD.
• Computer proficient with advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel/Outlook).
• Self-starter and hungry to lead initiatives that will grow and expand a business’s footprint in a dynamic, fast-paced and deadline driven environment.
• Outstanding results-oriented track record with excellent time/project management. Ability to apply cost/benefits analysis to requested projects.
• Proven experience successfully building trust, empowering people/teams, and making cross-functional cooperation happen in a highly engaged manner.
• Prior experience in managing a staff (supervise, train, coach, develop, motivate, interview, hire, terminate) and lead by example.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record with 3 or less demerit points.