Structural Project Manager - Historic Preservation & Seismic Retrofit

Holmes

• $100K — $120K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of structural engineering experience, focusing on existing buildings
  • PE license required, SE license preferred
  • B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Deep knowledge of ASCE 41 methodology
  • Experience with non-ductile concrete and historic renovations
  • Strong mentoring and leadership capabilities
  • Advanced proficiency in ETABS, SAP, RISA

Responsibilities

  • Lead seismic retrofit and historic preservation projects from start to finish
  • Develop innovative structural solutions for various building systems
  • Drive non-linear analysis and performance-based design work
  • Act as a technical resource and peer reviewer for complex assessments
  • Mentor and develop the next generation of engineers
  • Maintain strong relationships with clients, architects, and the preservation community
  • Collaborate with team members across multiple offices

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model (3 days in office)
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and childcare
  • Health Savings Account
  • Pet insurance
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and family leave
  • 401(k) retirement savings with company contribution
  • Diversity and inclusion programs and initiatives
Full Job Description
Ready to lead the work that keeps Portland's most iconic buildings standing for another century?

We're looking for an experienced Structural Project Manager to join our Portland team - someone who gets genuinely excited about the intersection of historic preservation, seismic resilience, and the unique challenge of making old buildings perform like new ones. If that's you, keep reading.

Your Impact

As a Project Manager on our Portland team, you'll lead the full lifecycle of complex historic and existing building projects - from early assessment and scope development through construction administration - while growing the next generation of structural engineers around you.
  • Lead seismic retrofit and historic preservation projects from kickoff to completion, managing scope, schedule, budget, and client relationships
  • Develop innovative structural solutions for existing buildings across a wide range of systems and materials - URMs, non-ductile concrete, historic timber frames, and everything in between
  • Drive non-linear analysis and performance-based design work, with a focus on ASCE 41 methodologies
  • Serve as a trusted technical resource and peer reviewer on complex assessments and retrofits
  • Mentor and develop rising engineers, building a team culture of technical excellence and curiosity
  • Cultivate and maintain lasting client relationships with architects, owners, developers, and the preservation community
  • Collaborate with Holmes offices across the US and New Zealand on multi-office project delivery

You'll Thrive Here If You Have:
  • 6+ years of structural engineering experience, with a strong focus on existing building assessment and retrofit
  • PE license required, SE licence preferred
  • B.S. or M.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering
  • Deep knowledge of ASCE 41
  • Hands-on experience with non-ductile concrete buildings, historic renovations, and peer reviews
  • Familiarity with Oregon's seismic policy landscape and URM retrofit programmes is a strong plus
  • Proven track record leading or mentoring engineers through project production and delivery
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, including with non-technical stakeholders and preservation clients
  • Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment
  • Advanced proficiency in ETABS, SAP, RISA

Benefits Offered:

Depending on your employment status, benefits may include:
  • Hybrid work model (3 days in office)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short-term and Long-term Disability and other voluntary plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical & Childcare
  • Health Savings Account
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Time off - Vacation, Sick, Personal Leave, Family Leave for new parents, and Community Service time
  • Paid Holidays
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Transit
  • 401(k) retirement savings with Company contribution
  • Company sponsored events
  • Diversity / Inclusion programs and initiatives

Curious about the work? From seismic retrofits of Portland's most beloved historic landmarks to performance-based assessments of iconic structures up and down the West Coast, you can explore our project stories at holmes.us/perspective. We're not just talking about pushing boundaries - we're doing it. 🏛

Ready to lead the work that matters most? Apply now at holmes.us/careers!

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