Project Manager-Structural

Job Description

Job Description

DHA is seeking a project manager in the structural department who will work on high visibility and interesting structural engineering projects along with special assignments. The qualified candidate will have at least 10 years of relevant experience in a structural engineering consulting role along with at least 3 years of managing structural projects. The candidate will have experience working on office, commercial, healthcare, sports, community, residential, and mixed-use projects. The qualified candidate should be self-motivated project manager who can work within a team and serve clients on projects. You would be joining a company that supports community service, involvement in professional organization and professional development. Limited work from home schedule is offered for this position. This position will report to the Structural Group manager in the Silver Spring, Md office.

Responsibilit​ies:

• Prepare project specifications for assigned projects.
• Conduct quality control reviews to ensure design calculations and structural drawings are complete, coordinated, follow the office’s standards and have a high level of quality.
• Perform field review for projects under construction and surveys of existing structures.
• Manage, oversee, and contribute to the construction administration duties such as reviewing submittals and responding to RFIs.
• Project financial success, including efficient utilization of staff and resources.
• Effective delegation and direction to structural engineers, Revit operators and administrative staff.
• Manage, oversee, and contribute to the analysis and design calculations as well as the structural drawings for assigned projects.
• Maintain and improve client relationships and relationships with other consultants.
• Communicate with clients and consultants to understand project requirements.
• Plan and organize project staff to meet project requirements and schedule.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or architectural Engineering (with focus on structures) from an accredited university. Master’s degree a plus.
• PE or SE license required.
• 10+ years of relevant experience in structural design of commercial, institutional, residential or infrastructure projects using concrete, steel and wood required. Experience should include structural design of new buildings, renovations, and additions.
• Candidate shall have a working knowledge and clear understanding of structural engineering principles.
• Knowledge of appropriate structural engineering design software required (e.g., RAM, ETABS, RISA, etc.)
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD and REVIT is required.
• Excellent written, oral, and verbal communication skills required.
• Highly motivated and responsible individual with strong work ethic.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to train and mentoring younger engineers
• Experience supporting project scope, cost and schedule for multiple projects and clients