Assistant Structural Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA (Hybrid | 1099)
- Los Angeles, CA
- Part-Time
- Remote & On-site
- 100/hr
About Us:
Los Angeles Structural Engineering, Inc. delivers resilient, code-compliant structural and civil design solutions for residential, commercial, and government projects throughout Los Angeles County. We partner with a wide range of clients, including property owners, contractors, architects, consultants, attorneys, agents, and developers, and bring creativity, technical depth, and clear communication to every assignment. Our team values integrity, collaboration, empowerment, adaptability, and respect, and we focus on practical designs that perform in the real world: on site, on schedule, and built to last.
Role overview:
Support and lead mid-sized building-structure projects under the guidance of a Project Manager/Engineering Manager. This is a hands-on delivery role with growing ownership, which is ideal for a California-licensed professional who wants more leadership, client exposure, and project control.
Work model:
Hybrid: Remote production and weekly field visits in the Los Angeles area.
Target Workload: 10–25 hrs/week to start, with the option to scale up to 40 hrs/week for the right fit.
Compensation: 1099 hourly starting at $100/hr
What you’ll do:
- Drive day-to-day delivery: production tracking, coordination, schedule control, and QA/QC.
- Prepare and review structural calculations and plan markups for code-compliant, seismically sound designs.
- Sealing plans within competence; complex scopes reviewed internally.
- Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and consultants; flag issues early and propose solutions.
- Assist with scopes, budgets, proposals, and change management; support invoicing and project documentation.
- Support CA services: RFIs, submittals, site observations, and field coordination.
- Help standardize internal workflows and mentor junior team members as you grow.
Required qualifications:
- BS in Civil Engineering or related (ABET-accredited); MS preferred.
- 4–6 years of relevant experience in building structures design.
- California PE required; SE a plus.
- Solid seismic/code fundamentals (CBC, ASCE 7) and strong detailing judgment.
- Proficiency with RISA, EnerCalc, Excel; familiarity with AutoCAD/Revit/BIM.
- Strong organization, communication, and ownership mentality.
Interested in joining our team?
Please send your updated resume or CV to info@la-se.com We will review your application and contact shortlisted candidates.
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