Structural Engineer

This role offers an exciting opportunity for an energetic Structural Project Manager with a passion for the repair and restoration of existing buildings. Based in the Jersey City office, you will support projects from initial evaluation and design conception through construction completion. You will lead and coordinate structural assessments, design development, bidding, and construction administration services while conducting inspections, preparing reports, ensuring contract compliance, and maintaining strong communication with clients, contractors, and internal teams.

This position is ideal for a structural engineer with several years of experience who wants to grow quickly into a full project management role within a stable forensic and restoration-focused engineering environment.

• Coordinate and manage internal project kick‑off, milestone, and closeout meetings, ensuring clear communication and collaboration among all team members and stakeholders.
• Verify project schedules and monitor adherence to plans and timelines, both internally and with external resources, to achieve project objectives efficiently.
• Conduct on‑site inspections of existing buildings and structures, documenting existing conditions, performing field testing, taking photographs, and creating hand sketches as needed.
• Observe and track work in progress to verify compliance with project specifications, drawings, and applicable codes.
• Record accurate field measurements and perform engineering calculations throughout the duration of each project.
• Prepare clear, professional written correspondence and technical reports for clients, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Interpret investigation reports, bid documents, drawings, and technical specifications to ensure accurate implementation in the field and in design.
• Communicate project status regularly and proactively address issues or discrepancies, escalating unresolved matters to a direct supervisor in a timely manner.
• Maintain organized records, files, drawings, and other project documentation within company systems to ensure easy accessibility and future reference.
• Collect post‑project feedback, identify areas for improvement, and communicate this feedback to leadership for continuous improvement.
• Stay current with job knowledge and industry trends by participating in educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and engaging in professional societies and networks.
• Participate in networking activities and represent the firm at events, seminars, and continuing education presentations, actively seeking marketing opportunities to promote the organizations presence in the industry.
• Perform complex inspections and testing to verify compliance with project specifications, codes, and industry standards, applying sound engineering judgment.
• Generate detailed field reports and opinion reports that clearly document findings, analyses, and recommendations.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of specifications and plans and produce accurate, comprehensive project documents.
• Understand and interpret technical contract requirements and ensure compliance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review and evaluate change orders, assess their impact on project scope, schedule, and budget, and provide well‑supported recommendations to team leads or senior management.
• Review contractor payment applications and verify the accuracy of reported work completed and materials supplied.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, serving as a primary point of contact, addressing concerns, and managing expectations throughout the project.
• Independently plan, organize, and run project meetings, clearly communicating…