Description

Do you want to help engineer whats next?

Simpson Gumpertz & Heger (SGH) is a national engineering firm committed to delivering holistic advice for our clients most complex challenges. We leverage our collective and diverse experience, technical expertise, and industry knowledge of structures and building enclosures, advanced analysis, performance & code consulting, and applied science & research to deliver unrivaled, comprehensive solutions that drive superior performance. With 750 employees in ten office locations throughout the United States, SGHs industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of whats possible.

What makes careers at SGH so special?

The only way to advance is to question and explore. Every member of the SGH team is both a learner and an educator, committed to advancing ourselves, our teams, and our industry. Together we are creating a community that never settles for what is but always seeks what could be.

There are many reasons to love SGH:

• Our Work: Our clients trust us to bring clarity and deliver outstanding solutions for their most complex projects.
• Our People: We are bold thinkers and compassionate teammates, committed to lifelong learning and professional growth.
• Our Commitment: We live with integrity and embrace an obligation to give back to our professions and communities.
• Our Contribution: We offer a comprehensive and rich compensation and benefits package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity.

We want someone passionate about engineering and people management.

 We are seeking a Project Director who is passionate about engineering excellence, people leadership, and trusted client relationships.

The Project Director role represents a senior leadership position within SGH. This individual independently directs complex, high-risk projects and manages key client relationships, while mentoring staff and upholding SGHs technical, ethical, and quality standards with oversite from the Principal-in-Charge.

The Director position responsibilities will be generally consistent with ASCE Grade VI and will include: 

What Youll Be Doing

• Lead and direct complex, high-profile projects involving new design and the evaluation, investigation, and repair of existing buildings, with delegated authority from the Principal-in-Charge.
• Serve as a primary client contact on major projects, representing SGH professionally and effectively while managing scope, schedule, staffing, and delivery.
• Provide technical leadership in the investigation and remediation of building envelope malfunctions and failures.
• Direct and oversee design and construction-phase services, including consultation to architects and contractors and construction administration support.
• Oversee and guide field investigations, water leakage testing, and component sampling of building envelope systems, including walls, roofs, windows, curtain walls, skylights, plaza waterproofing, and below-grade systems.
• Lead the design of remedial repairs to existing building systems, ensuring constructability, durability, and risk-informed decision-making.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and professional development support to staff across multiple projects, reinforcing SGHs technical standards and collaborative culture.
• Perform peer reviews of plans, specifications, and technical deliverables to ensure quality and consistency
• Support litigation, claims, and expert services efforts by providing senior technical insight and professional judgment.
• Demonstrate strong risk management judgment related to technical approach, documentation, scope definition, and client communication, in coordination with the Principal-in-Charge.
• Assist principals with business development efforts by helping to win repeat work through excellent service delivery, long-term client relationship management, and identification of additional client needs aligned with SGHs services.
• Maintain an active professional presence through industry involvement (associations, committees, speaking engagements, or publications) that enhances SGHs reputation and visibility.

What Youll Need

• Bachelors Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Architectural Engineering with 15+ years of experience, or a Masters Degree with 10+ years of experience, in an architectural/engineering or construction management environment.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license required.
• Demonstrated multi-year experience independently directing complex projects with limited oversight and acting as a primary client contact.
• Strong technical judgment, risk awareness, and decision-making capability aligned with SGHs standards.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop staff across multiple projects and teams.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines. Proficiency, with technical documentation, analysis tools, and presentation graphics.
• Ability to travel to project sites as required and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report.

Benefits Overview: 

SGH provides the following benefits to eligible employees:

• Paid Time Off (Vacation time, Sick leave, Holidays)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan with a discretionary company contribution
• Health Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
• Employee Basic Life and AD&D insurance (company paid)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Fertility, Family Forming, and Hormonal Health benefit
• Employee Assistance Program
• Pre-tax Commuter Benefit
• AFLAC Accident & Cancer Insurance
• Legal & Identity Theft plans
• Tuition Reimbursement

Compensation:

The below range is a good faith estimate pursuant to applicable equal pay and pay transparency laws. The actual salary offered will be based on several factors including the candidates experience, qualifications and work location.

Base salary is a part of SGHs industry leading Total Compensation package. Our Total Compensation package includes base salary, pay for extra hours worked, an annual discretionary bonus program, generous paid time off, and health and wellness benefits with a special emphasis on substantial SGH contributions to medical insurance premiums and SGHs Profit Sharing & 401(k) Plan.

SGH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all job applicants and employees. We consider all qualified applicants and encourage individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply. If the application system is not accessible to you, or you need a reasonable accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email jobs@sgh.com or call 781-907-9000 and ask for Human Resources.

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