Structural Project Manager

Structural Project Manager

You'll join KPFF's Salt Lake City office, a collaborative and community-focused team with decades of experience across the Wasatch Front and beyond. Our team provides structural engineering services throughout Utah and the surrounding area, contributing to projects that shape the local skyline and contribute to our region's continued growth. Our portfolio includes work for the University of Utah, the City of Salt Lake, the State of Utah, Utah Tech University, Unified Fire, and others, along with a wide range of public and private projects delivered in partnership with leading architects, developers, and contractors.

Are you an experienced engineer ready to take the next step in leadership and project ownership? We are seeking a Project Manager to help lead structural design projects that are appropriate to your level of experience and capability, mentor emerging engineers, and shape innovative solutions across a range of projects. You'll play a central role in managing complex projects from concept through construction while collaborating closely with clients and design partners.

You would serve as the client point of contact for KPFF.

Lead Projects:
Manage design efforts from concept to completion, balancing technical excellence, coordination, budgets, schedules and client relationships.

Design & Innovate:
Apply advanced structural engineering principles to develop creative, efficient, and constructible solutions. Lead development of drawings and specifications.

Mentor & Guide:
Support and mentor engineers through hands-on training and project collaboration.

Collaborate Across Disciplines:
Work closely with architects, owners, and contractors to ensure technical accuracy and successful outcomes.

Contribute to Utah's Growth:
Help shape projects that strengthen our local communities—from commercial and education facilities to public infrastructure.

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred).

6–10 years of relevant structural engineering experience, including project coordination and technical design leadership.

PE license, SE license preferred

Proficiency in Revit and experience with ETABS, RAM, RISA 3D, SAP
2000, SAFE, or similar analysis software.

Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide junior staff and coordinate with clients and design teams.

Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain high technical standards, and deliver quality results under deadlines.

Commitment to innovation, collaboration, and developing practical structural solutions that serve clients and communities.

Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.

Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.

Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.

Career Advancement & Professional Freedom:
We promote a culture where professional growth and leadership development are continuous. You'll have opportunities to advance your career while shaping the next generation of engineers through mentorship and collaboration.

Supportive & Dynamic Work Culture:
Enjoy a supportive, collegial environment that values balance, autonomy, and long-term career satisfaction. Our flexible model empowers you to lead your projects while contributing to the broader success of the team.

Innovative, Collaborative Environment:
Join a group of engineers who value creativity, integrity, and teamwork. You'll have the freedom to develop innovative solutions while working alongside professionals who are passionate about their craft and their community.

Compensation:
The base salary for this role is competitive and will be determined based on the candidate's experience, education, and skills. The expected range for a qualified candidate with 6–10 years of experience is $90,000-$110,000. Additionally, we offer performance-based bonuses to recognize and reward outstanding contributions in each Reporting Center.

Benefits:
We are passionate about supporting our employees through flexible and comprehensive benefits. Our benefits include:

401(k) retirement savings plan with employer contribution (regardless of employee contribution)

Medical insurance (two plans available to choose from)

Dental insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Life insurance

KPFF Paid Family Leave

Short-term and Long-term disability insurance

Paid holidays (including two floating Holidays)

Paid time off (vacation, sick, jury duty)

Weekly team trainings and bi-weekly educational lunch and learns.

Coaching program to support personal and professional development.

Covered professional organization membership fees.

Monthly social events and other extracurriculars including annual summer and winter celebrations and more.

Community involvement and…