Do you want to help engineer what’s 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 800 employees in offices nationwide, SGH’s industry-leading teams constantly seek to advance the meaning of what’s 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.

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package with company-paid and voluntary programs to help build healthy lifestyles, strong relationships, and future prosperity. We want someone passionate about engineering, architecture, problem solving, and people management. We are seeking a Project Director who is passionate about technical excellence, people leadership, and trusted client relationships.

The Project Director role represents a senior leadership position within SGH. The work of the Project Director will include new design and the evaluation, investigation, and design of repairs for existing buildings. This individual will independently direct many concurrent projects and manage key client relationships while mentoring staff and upholding SGH’s technical, ethical, and quality standards with oversight from the Principal-in-Charge.

) in their field of technical expertise. What You’ll 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 engineers, architects, 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 SGH’s 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.