DL - Senior PM
Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager
Location: Santa Clara County, CA (Hybrid & Flexible Work Options)
Represented By: LVI Associates
Position Type: Full-Time
Overview
LVI Associates is representing a design‑forward structural engineering firm in Santa Clara County seeking a Senior Project Engineer / Project Manager. This role is ideal for someone who excels in technically challenging, architecturally driven projects and enjoys working closely with top architects and design teams.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
- Drive technical development, innovation, and engineering excellence across assigned projects
- Lead or participate in early-phase coordination, kickoff meetings, and design workshops
- Support internal technical initiatives and contribute to standards or best‑practice development
- Present project progress and risks in recurring high-level reporting sessions
- Oversee internal QA/QC reviews, design coordination, and drawing/documentation workflows
- Manage project communication, schedules, deliverables, and documentation
- Conduct site visits requiring advanced engineering evaluation and field coordination
- Ensure full and organized project closeout procedures
- Provide design direction and technical support to team members
- Lead teams toward timely, high-quality project delivery
Client & Team Collaboration
- Act as a primary point of contact for clients and design partners
- Support issue resolution and escalate when appropriate
- Foster long‑term client relationships and assist with ongoing business development efforts
- Assist in preparing proposals, fee estimates, and client presentation materials
Technical Development & Mentorship
- Participate in or lead internal technical committees
- Develop and deliver technical training sessions and "Lunch & Learns"
- Contribute to firmwide technical content and educational materials
- Mentor junior engineers and help develop their technical and design capabilities
Financial & Operational Management
- Monitor utilization and provide accurate monthly performance feedback
- Manage invoicing, project projections, and financial tracking
- Assist leadership in developing and maintaining project budgets
Qualifications
- 8+ years of structural engineering experience
- Strong technical knowledge and detailing skills across major structural materials
- Experience with mass timber is highly desirable
- Demonstrated project management and leadership experience
- Active California P.E. license (required)
- Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Revit (strongly preferred)
- Strong communication, collaboration, and client-facing skills
- Highly organized, proactive, and capable of managing multiple project streams
- Passion for mentorship, technical growth, and team development
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary and advancement opportunities
- 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Flexible PTO and paid holidays
- 401(k), profit sharing, and cash balance retirement programs
- Continuing education and licensure support
- Flexible hybrid schedule
- Collaborative, supportive, and design-forward team culture
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