Structural Senior Project Manager (P.E.)

Position Title: Structural Senior Project Manager (P.E.) (Confidential Client)

Location: Austin, TX | Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Salary: $120–150k, competitive salary based on experience

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, retirement plans, and opportunities for professional development.

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client is an engineering firm with a structural engineering department.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Structural Senior Project Manager with 10+ years of structural engineering design experience. In this role, you will lead and manage structural engineering projects from inception through construction, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet the highest standards of quality. This position reports to the Vice President of Structural Engineering.

The Structural Senior Project Manager will also play an integral role in business development by preparing structural fee proposals, fostering new client relationships, and enhancing existing client partnerships. This role offers an opportunity for career advancement, with potential for growth into the leadership of the structural engineering department.

Primary Functions

Project Management

• Serve as the Engineer of Record for all assigned projects, particularly the larger and more complex projects in our portfolio.


• Oversee the design and production of construction documents for structural engineering projects, ensuring accuracy, compliance with codes, and quality.


• Plan and coordinate with other project managers the project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely delivery of projects.


• Perform rigorous quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews of all engineering work and documentation under your supervision.

Team Leadership & Mentoring

• Lead and direct engineers in the design and production process, providing guidance and mentorship.


• Foster a collaborative team environment, ensuring engineers are developing and advancing their technical and professional skills.

Technical Expertise & Collaboration

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, building codes, and innovative structural engineering practices.


• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of structural designs.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Prepare and present structural fee proposals for new projects.


• Cultivate new client relationships and strengthen existing client partnerships to generate new business opportunities.


• Participate in business development efforts, including networking, marketing, and client outreach to drive the company's growth.

Must-Haves

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Architectural Engineering or Civil Engineering, with an emphasis on structures.


• 10+ years of experience in structural engineering design and project management.


• Proven experience in managing multiple projects and teams.


• Strong experience in overseeing the production of construction documents and performing QA/QC reviews.


• Expertise in structural analysis and design software (e.g., Revit, RAM Structural System, RISA, etc.).


• Strong knowledge of building codes and standards (e.g., AISC, ACI, IBC, etc.).


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.


• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Preferred Qualifications

• SE license a plus.


• Master's in Architectural/Civil Engineering