Assistant Project Manager

Drive structural production and manage smaller-scale projects while growing into leadership—ideal for licensed engineers ready to level up in their careers.

Location

San Diego, CA + Austin, TX

Contract Type

Full-Time

About Us

Patterson Engineering, Inc. works together to design lasting structures, relationships, & prosperity. We provide tailored structural solutions, start to finish. We maintain the following Core Values as paramount in our work: Be Human, Stay Driven, Have Confidence Without Ego, Be Adaptive, and Be A Finisher.

Overview:

The Assistant Project Manager is responsible for monitoring and tracking production, budget, and content of the construction documents. They ensure that small-scale projects and calculations are developed accurately, efficiently, and correctly. This position oversees the entire project design team on a project basis and reports to the Project Manager.

Responsibilities:

  • Meet management and financial targets set by company goals and resource allocation.
  • Complete, review, and apply SEOR seal to engineering plans and calculations for the analysis of wood, masonry, concrete, and steel structures using Excel, RISA, EnerCalc, etc.
  • Establish, delegate, prioritize, manage, and communicate project tasks and timelines to meet deadlines, coordinating with the Project Manager to accommodate workload distribution.
  • Maintain consistent communication, mediate and present structural challenges, and liaise with clients and other project design trades.
  • Identify and develop concept solutions for unique project challenges.
  • Assist with final edits of drafting and modeling of plans and details as needed.
  • Comply with and model company standards, procedures, and Core Values.
  • Meet business development goals by cultivating an industry network.
  • Assist with writing and negotiating contracts, validating scopes, reviewing budgets, producing invoices, and managing collections.
  • Perform site observations to verify construction is in accordance with specifications.
  • Manage and review Construction Administration tasks with the design team.
  • Function as a Project Engineer on projects as needed.

Qualifications:

  • BS in Civil/Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; MS preferred.
  • 4–6 years of relevant experience with PE license; SE encouraged.
  • Mastery of structural design concepts, theories, codes, and practices.
  • Proficient in RISA, EnerCalc, and Excel; working knowledge of AutoCAD and Revit.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, verbal, written, and decision-making skills.
  • Team-oriented mindset with a desire to grow in a small, collaborative environment.

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Overview of Working at Patterson Engineering, Inc.

At PEI, we understand that our employees are the backbone of our success. This is why we offer a suite of benefits tailored for your well-being and growth.

Enjoy competitive salaries and flexible work schedules. With us, there's an emphasis on work-life balance, supported by optional overtime and a vibrant work culture.

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