Senior Structural Engineering Project Manager – Capital Projects

SMASH, Who we are?
We are agents for tech professionals in Costa Rica and Colombia that help them build careers in the United States.

We believe in long-lasting relationships with our talent. We invest time getting to know them and understanding what they seek as their professional next step.

We aim to find the perfect match. As agents, we pair our talent with our US clients, not only by their technical skills but as a cultural fit. Our core competency is to find the right talent fast.

We purposefully move away from the "contractor" or "outsourcing" type of relationship. Our clients don't want contractors or "just a service." Neither does our talent.

Our Benefits

• Wellness Coverage
• Remote Work
• Birthday day off
• Recognition and rewards system
• Referrals Program
• Business skill coaching
• English classes for Smashers and relatives
• Learning opportunities

This position is Remote to work with a US Company; you will require to have Citizenship or a work permit from Costa Rica to apply for this role.
Role Summary
You will lead the assessment, remediation, and execution of structural improvement projects across a senior housing and wellness portfolio. This role serves as a key technical resource for diagnosing and resolving complex structural issues while ensuring code compliance, safety, and long-term integrity of building systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of structural capital projects including repairs, reinforcements, and foundation remediations.
• Investigate and resolve issues such as structural settlement, façade deterioration, balcony deficiencies, and other structural failures.
• Perform site evaluations and collaborate with internal and external teams to develop practical, code-compliant repair strategies.
• Manage and coordinate external structural and geotechnical engineering firms throughout investigation and design phases.
• Serve as a technical reviewer for PCA reports and due diligence materials to assess structural risks during acquisitions.
• Oversee post-acquisition structural issue resolution, working with developers, contractors, and consultants to implement corrective actions.
• Partner with Capital Planning and Redevelopment teams to align structural projects with overall asset strategies.
• Provide oversight during bidding, design, and construction phases to ensure project quality, schedule, and scope adherence.
• Act as an internal escalation point for structural risks or deficiencies requiring technical expertise.
• Maintain thorough documentation to support reporting, risk analysis, and strategic planning.

Requirements – Must-haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of experience in structural investigation, design, or remediation of steel, wood, and concrete structures.
• Proven experience managing structural issues such as masonry cracking, spalling, or displacement.
• Working knowledge of geotechnical principles and their impact on building settlement.
• Experience overseeing third-party engineering consultants and construction teams.
• Ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Strong documentation, reporting, and project coordination skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% (typically 1–3 days per trip, 1–3 weeks per month).

Nice-to-haves (optional)

• Experience with senior housing, healthcare, or wellness-related infrastructure.
• Familiarity with due diligence and acquisition processes.
• Experience managing structural repair work in occupied properties.
• Advanced knowledge of building codes, safety standards, and material performance.

Languages

• English B2+, Spanish C1