Structural Engineering Project Manager - Safety
Job Description
Founded in 1966, LJB Inc. is a national engineering firm that provides civil and structural engineering, as well as geospatial, safety and environmental services. Our diverse expertise, client base and geographies have enabled LJB to serve clients in all 50 U.S. states and several countries.
LJB safety professionals live and breathe fall protection and continually focus on new and better ways to protect workers. Our clients receive the safest and most cost-effective results because we provide comprehensive solutions that address all aspects: engineering, safety, procedures, and training.
We are looking to fill the role of a structural engineering project manager for our Safety practice. The project manager coordinates and communicates with clients as well lead teams of engineers, designers, and installers to deliver projects and foster client relationships.
Responsibilities
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Leveraging technical background of applicable codes, standards, and safety systems, oversee production of construction documents and manage projects from design through installation.
- Maintain resource assignments using an enterprise resource program.
- Develop proposals, budgets, and schedules for new projects.
- Manage budget of assigned projects.
- Maintain and develop client relationships to ensure the client is kept informed on project progress.
- Perform quality control reviews to ensure LJB Standards and applicable code requirements.
- Assist in overall group effort to mentor engineers, safety professionals, and designers to develop and grow the team.
- Frequent travel to project sites to understand customers’ needs and develop recommended scopes of work (potentially up to 30%).
Additional Responsibilities and Duties:
- Engage subconsultants and subcontractors as needed to supplement in-house capabilities.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
- Strong leadership skills and desire to work as a team to support not only your project but those of other project managers.
Job Requirements
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECT MANAGER ESSENTIAL CREDENTIALS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or safety, master’s degree preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) licensure and/or Certified Safety Professional (CSP).
Qualifications:
- 5+ years’ engineering experience required in new and existing buildings utilizing steel, concrete, timber, and masonry design (Cold-form and post tensioned design experience is a plus).
- Experience in fall protection system design preferred.
