Structural Project Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

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At KL&A, project managers bear the primary responsibility for ensuring the success of a project and its team. They oversee and manage financial, quality, and technical milestones to guarantee project success and client satisfaction. Leveraging their knowledge, experience, and expertise, our project managers anticipate and resolve critical issues that arise during project design and construction. They act as the main point of contact between internal and external project team members. Through cultivating strong client relations, our project managers serve as key ambassadors of KL&A's brand. We highly esteem this pivotal leadership role and foster career growth by offering ongoing education and mentorship from senior staff.

The senior project manager in the Ogden office also will be responsible for being the local office manager. This position entails working hand in hand with the current staff in the office, the Engineering Team Leadership and Corporate Leadership in staff growth and recruitment of new staff in Utah office and being highly engaged in Utah marketing efforts.

Senior Engineering Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Supervises a team of engineers and technicians, ensuring efficient operation.

• Acts as a technical expert, applying advanced engineering concepts, principles, and methods.

• Provides mentorship and technical guidance for team members career growth.

• Prepares proposals for professional services to meet client needs.

• Reviews and approves scopes, budgets, and schedules to ensure project alignment.

• Leads project meetings internally and externally.

• Reviews complete project documents for conformity, quality assurance, and risk management.

• Markets KL&A services through a doer/seller model and emphasizes excellent client service.

• Represents the organization through client interactions and any industry events attended.

• Ensures the well-being of team members and offers support during challenging times.

• Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Senior Engineering Project Manager Qualifications:

• ABET accredited degree in Structural or Architectural Engineering

• Utah Licensed SE

• Minimum of 15 years of design experience with 4-5 years of project management with various building types

• Experience on major projects of moderate scope with complex design features

• Experience on projects within high seismic regions.

• Eligibility to work in the US without sponsorship, both presently and in the future

Bonus Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Utah construction practices

• Active relationships with Utah based Builders and Designers

• Proficiency in Revit Structures

• Experience with RAM and/or RISA analysis models

• Experience with VantagePoint Planning Software

To Be Successful:

• Bring your passion and strengths to foster a fulfilling career.

• Cultivate trust through strong interpersonal skills.

• Uphold standards of quality and strive for continuous improvement.

• Prioritize the growth and development of team members.

• Adept at managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Proactively solve problems by collaborating with others to find optimal solutions.

• Demonstrate willingness to provide feedback and resolve conflicts in a supportive and inclusive manner.

• Remain flexible, recognizing that growth often accompanies change.

• Bring a sense of humor and approach challenges with humility.

• Commitment to client-centered service and technical excellence is essential.

Salary: $120,000 - $145,000/year

KL&A Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision

  • ~80% Employer Contribution Towards Medical Premiums (Employee and Family Plans)

  • Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to the employee (Employee and Family Plans)

  • $0 Co-pay for therapy/counseling sessions under PPO plans

• Time Off

  • Vacation and sick leave benefits

  • Paid Parental Leave

  • 8 Paid Holidays

• 401(k) plan with company match

  • Employer 401(k) contributions for qualified student loan payments

  • Pre-Tax and ROTH contributions

• Other Cash-Based Compensation

  • Company-wide discretionary bonuses based on organizational performance

  • Opportunity to become a company shareholder

  • Referral bonuses

  • Bonus for first-time PE/SE certification and other continuing education benefits

• Other Benefits

  • Health Savings Account (HSA) and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Care (FSA)

  • Employee Assistance Program (Up to 7 sessions per year, at no cost)

  • Short- and Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance

We are accepting applications on an ongoing basis.

Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs not on race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. At no time will we knowingly permit discrimination toward an employee for any unlawful reason. All such discrimination is unlawful, and all persons involved in the operations of KL&A are prohibited from engaging in this type of conduct.