: Principals are leaders of the firm and are expected to mentor and develop technical staff, effectively manage engineering projects, and successfully develop client relationships and obtain projects. Responsibilities : Lead and direct the project team from conceptual design through construction administration. Keep group staff fully utilized while maintaining a high staff effective multiplier. Supervise staff and coordinate activities of project managers. Guide project teams to meet/exceed client expectations of quality and service. Lead staff development opportunities to ensure skills are acquired to support firm growth. Confidently communicate key messages and expectations with clarity and transparency. Model, promote and hold others accountable to a culture of teamwork, inclusion, collaboration and respect. Serve as a technical leader in the firm. Maintain a target client base that will permit the achievement of annual project manager revenue goals. Initiate and maintain relationships with key contacts to market firm's reputation and support business development efforts. Identify opportunities and help secure new or add-on work at existing clients. Address and resolve quality issues. Hold a leadership role in professional activities related to structural or earthquake engineering. Minimum Requirements : Bachelors Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required (MS degree in Structural Engineering preferred). Minimum of 13 years of education and engineering experience in the structural, seismic, or forensic engineering fields beyond BS degree. California Civil Engineering license required. (Registration as a Structural Engineer in California preferred.) Minimum of 5 years of project management and structural, seismic, or forensic experience to assure both technical and management competence at this level. A target client base that will permit the achievement of annual project manager revenue goals. Desired