Structural Project Manager

Overview

Kubala Engineers, a PBK family company, is an innovative structural engineering firm that empowers its employees to build strong relationships and deliver unprecedented customer service and design integrity to clients nationwide. The firm specializes in comprehensive structural engineering planning and design services, including structural building and bridge design, renovations and retrofits, re‑purpose/re‑use studies, structural assessments, master planning, maintenance planning, and forensic investigations.

Our engineers have extensive experience with education, commercial, religious, healthcare, sports & entertainment, hospitality, retail, and federal/government projects.

• Manage the overall structural team in engineering and drafting tasks across various projects.
• Provide structural design, directly or indirectly, and serve as the primary conduit for project coordination internally and externally with disciplines such as architecture and MEP.
• Manage the project during the Construction Administration Phase, reviewing and managing shop drawings, RFIs, site visits, OAC meetings, and change orders.
• Participate in coordination meetings with other disciplines, design review meetings with supervisors, clients, and owners.
• Attend work sessions with owner‑client agencies to discuss scope of work and structural design methodology.
• Coordinate design and documentation required to complete construction documents on schedule and within budget.
• Author and maintain structural specifications; select construction procedures; determine materials and member sizes; complete all necessary calculations for proper design.
• Review shop drawings, RFIs, change proposal requests, and change orders; incorporate changes into project documents.
• Communicate design and coordination items to project team members and author defensible engineering reports, memos, and email correspondence.
• Provide site observations; conduct site walks during construction and author reports based on observations.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a structural emphasis (Master’s preferred).
• Structural Engineering license, S.E. in California.
• Minimum of 5+ years of full‑time progressive structural engineering experience; 3+ years of multi‑discipline project team leadership preferred.
• Experience with the California Division of the State Architects (DSA) is highly desired.
• Strong understanding of state building codes and all applicable design codes including ASCE, AISC, ACI, MSJC, NDS, etc.
• Proficiency in structural engineering and office tools: ETABS, SAFE, RISA, RAM, ENERCALC, Excel, Bluebeam, etc.
• Proficiency in design of structural materials: steel, concrete, masonry, wood, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Base salary range: $74,357.00 – $ (subject to qualifications, location, and internal equity)
• Incentive compensation in the form of discretionary bonuses
• Full range of medical, financial, and other benefits
• Paid parental leave for birth or adoption
• Flexible scheduling, hybrid and remote work options
• Additional PTO, extra holiday time between Christmas and New Year’s
• Employee Assistance Program, professional licensure exam prep library, and continuous education sessions
• 401(k) program with company match;
  Costco / Sam’s Club membership bonus
• Dynamic company with quick advancement opportunities
• “Dress for your day” flexible dress policy

PBK is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants can be considered for an opportunity without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, criminal history, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity in all phases of employment in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.