Lead Structural Project Manager

Datum Engineers; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Datum Engineers in Chicago seeks a Project Manager to lead structural engineering projects from concept through construction, coordinating internal teams and collaborating with clients, architects, contractors, and consultants.

You will balance technical excellence with client satisfaction, organize teams through analysis, design, detailing, documentation, and construction administration, and mentor engineers to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead structural projects from concept to construction.
• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers and designers.
• Proven track record delivering projects on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept through construction, coordinating internal teams and collaborating with clients, architects, contractors, and consultants.
• Organize and direct project teams through analysis, design, detailing, documentation, and construction administration.
• Coordinate with clients and project partners to understand goals, solve problems, and deliver practical solutions.
• Mentor and oversee the work of engineers and designers, helping them grow professionally and technically.
• Contribute to the development of company standards, technical resources, and lessons learned.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Structural engineering

Client relations

Mentoring

Coordination

Communication

Education

P.E. license

Job description

Datum Engineers in Chicago seeks a Project Manager to lead structural engineering projects from concept through construction, coordinating internal teams and collaborating with clients, architects, contractors, and consultants.

You will balance technical excellence with client satisfaction, organize teams through analysis, design, detailing, documentation, and construction administration, and mentor engineers to grow professionally.