Location: Paso Robles, CA (In-Person Preferred)
Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099) | Full-Time Engagement
Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 annually (depending on skills and experience)
About the Role
M.E. Designs is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you’ll oversee projects from concept through construction, managing client relationships, guiding staff, and delivering innovative solutions that balance technical excellence with practical application.
Your skills will span the full spectrum of structural engineering — from wood and masonry to steel and concrete, and from public infrastructure to custom private projects. This is a hands-on position where you’ll roll up your sleeves to do technical work, while also serving as the client-facing lead who ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with exceptional quality.
If you’re passionate about engineering, thrive in a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment, and are eager to make a lasting impact on California’s Central Coast, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage civil and structural engineering projects from planning through delivery.
Provide scheduling, budgeting, and direct communication with clients.
Perform and oversee technical work (design, drafting, calculations, structural analysis).
Direct and review CAD/design work of staff; mentor and develop junior engineers.
Prepare proposals and contracts; lead negotiations with clients.
Conduct regular site visits for initial assessments, design verification, and construction monitoring.
Review architectural plans for structural compatibility and code compliance.
Represent M.E. Designs with professionalism in all client, contractor, and agency interactions.
Ensure compliance with all building codes, laws, and industry standards.
What You’ll Bring:
Bachelor’s Degree in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering (Structural Concentration preferred)
Active California PE license
6+ years of relevant professional experience
Proven experience in both structural and civil engineering disciplines (strong experience in one, working knowledge of the other)
Familiarity with relevant engineering software, such as RISA, Enercalc, AutoCAD and ShapeBuilder
Current knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and industry trends
Strong project management skills and ability to multitask
Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-relations skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Position Details:
Type: Independent Contractor (1099), full-time engagement
Compensation: $150,000 – $200,000 per year, depending on skills and experience (earning potential is uncapped)
Location: In-person at our downtown Paso Robles office preferred. Hybrid/remote considered for exceptional candidates.
Schedule: Flexible, with project-driven timelines
About M.E. Designs:
M.E. Designs is an engineering design firm located in Paso Robles, in the heart of California’s Central Coast. We specialize in custom residential and light commercial projects, offering a single-point-of-responsibility approach that streamlines the entire design and build process.
Our services span planning, architecture, civil and structural engineering, permit processing, construction administration, and more. With a collaborative team of professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering creative, cost-effective, and detail-oriented solutions while going above and beyond to keep projects moving forward.
At M.E. Designs, you won’t just be another cog in a machine — you’ll be integral to shaping projects, mentoring future talent, and directly impacting the built environment of our community.
How to Apply:
Please send your resume, cover letter, and project portfolio to hr@medesigns.us. Include “Project Manager Application – [Your Name]” in the subject line.