Lead Structural Project Manager – Buildings

Orion Placement; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) contributions

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced structural engineer to lead building projects across commercial, industrial and residential sectors. You will design, review, and seal structural documents, and engage with clients and teams on-site.

The role involves 10–15% field inspections and mentoring junior engineers, with a focus on ownership and quality. Employer-paid benefits and a robust licensing/education program are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and AZ PE license or eligibility within 6 months.
• 4+ years of building structural engineering/design experience.
• Experience with commercial, industrial, or residential structures.
• Valid driver's license; willingness for field inspections.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural design projects for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, drawings, and details.
• Design building systems using steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel.
• Oversee design through construction, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Review submittals, respond to RFIs, resolve design issues.
• Seal calculations and documents as licensed.
• Perform occasional building inspections and site visits.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and share knowledge.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Technical communication

Problem solving

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA-3D

RAM

Enercalc

Mathcad

Job description

Confidential Employer in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced structural engineer to lead building projects across commercial, industrial and residential sectors. You will design, review, and seal structural documents, and engage with clients and teams on-site.

The role involves 10–15% field inspections and mentoring junior engineers, with a focus on ownership and quality. Employer-paid benefits and a robust licensing/education program are provided.