National Award-Winning Studio & Winner of Design Firm of the Year is actively seeking a Structural Project Manager to join either their Tacoma office. With over 19 offices across the U.S., the award-winning architecture + engineering firm specializes in K-12 through college/university, healthcare, sports and corporate business sectors across the U.S. The company has won over 500 design awards and is recognized for shaping learning environments for students and the community. It's well established culture has also led the firm being named to the list of “Best Places to Work.” For over forty years, the multidisciplinary studio has created a client base of more than two-hundred clients, a list that includes university systems, hospital system, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies.
The Structural Division
The Structural Division specializes in comprehensive structural engineering planning and design services, including structural assessments and forensics investigations. Their engineers have extensive experience and knowledge of structural engineering services for education, commercial, religious, healthcare, sports & entertainment, hospitality, retail, and federal/government. They offer our employees a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with numerous opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular activities and organizations established through the firm.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
We are seeking a talented Structural Project Manager to join a dynamic and forward-thinking structural engineering team. In this role, you will work independently while collaborating closely with the group Principal, serving as the primary point of contact for all project coordination—both within the structural team and with external partners such as architects, MEP engineers, and other disciplines. You will be responsible for overseeing structural design, managing project documentation, and ensuring seamless communication throughout all project phases, including Construction Administration.
This is an outstanding opportunity for professional growth and advancement within a progressive firm that values innovation and client service. We offer a highly competitive salary and benefits package, and are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, client-focused, and adept at creative problem-solving.
Drive the growth and development of the structural team in the Pacific Northwest.
Lead and participate in coordination meetings with other disciplines, as well as design review sessions with supervisors, clients, and owners.
Engage with owner-client agencies to discuss project scope and structural design methodologies.
Coordinate the preparation of construction documents to meet project schedules and budgets.
Author and maintain structural specifications; select construction procedures, materials, and member sizes; and perform all necessary engineering calculations.
Review shop drawings, RFIs, change proposals, and change orders, ensuring all updates are accurately incorporated into project documents.
Communicate design and coordination details clearly to project teams, and prepare thorough engineering reports, memos, and correspondence.
Conduct site observations during construction and prepare detailed reports based on findings.
Education and Work Experience Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis (Master’s degree preferred).
Licensed Structural Engineer (S.E.) in the State of Washington.
Minimum of 8 years of progressive, full-time structural engineering experience.
At least 3 years of experience leading multi-discipline project teams is preferred.
Deep understanding of state and national building codes, including ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS, and others.
Proficiency with industry-standard engineering and office tools (e.g., ETABS, SAFE, RISA, RAM, ENERCALC, Excel, Bluebeam).
Expertise in the design of structural systems utilizing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
This position offers an excellent path for career advancement within a collaborative and innovative environment. If you are passionate about structural engineering and thrive in a client-oriented, team-driven setting, we encourage you to apply.
We look forward to receiving your application! Apply today to learn more.
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Organizational Values
Team Collaboration – We treat each candidate and employer as a member of the team. As with any successful team, timely and effective collaboration is paramount. We are dedicated leaders of the recruitment process, ensuring our candidates and employers succeed.
Communication – We ensure candidates and companies are given real-time feedback on the status of the recruitment process to ensure all parties are satisfied.
Culture – Corporate culture and fit are critical to the long-term success of being any hire hired. We are
dedicated to evaluating company culture and validating a candidate’s potential fit in all recruitment's.
Results Orientated – Our goal is to find the right candidate for all of our clients – We succeed
when candidates and clients realize a long-term employment.
Growth – To help facilitate the companies’ growth and revenue with our skilled Professionals.
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