Lead Structural Project Manager – Buildings & Design

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer seeks an experienced structural engineer to lead design projects for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings in the Phoenix area. You will prepare calculations, drawings, and details, overseeing from concept through construction with emphasis on quality and codes.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and architects, and support licensing and continuing education initiatives. On-site work in Phoenix with field inspections 10–15% of the time.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering is required.
• PE license with Arizona registration or eligibility to obtain it within 6 months is required.
• 4+ years of structural engineering and design experience involving buildings.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering and design projects for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
• Prepare and review structural calculations, construction drawings, and engineering details.
• Design building systems and structural elements using steel, concrete, masonry, wood, and cold-formed steel.
• Oversee projects from initial design through construction, ensuring quality, code compliance, and timely delivery.
• Review construction submittals, respond to RFIs, and resolve design and construction challenges.
• Review and seal structural calculations and construction documents as authorized by your professional license.
• Perform occasional building inspections and field assessments to support project requirements.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to a supportive, knowledge-sharing environment.
• Help strengthen client relationships and identify opportunities for continued growth.

Skills

Project leadership

Mentor junior engineers

Technical communication

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE license with Arizona registration or eligibility to obtain within 6 months

Tools

AutoCAD

RISA-3D

RAM

Enercalc

Mathcad

Job description

Confidential Employer seeks an experienced structural engineer to lead design projects for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings in the Phoenix area. You will prepare calculations, drawings, and details, overseeing from concept through construction with emphasis on quality and codes.

You will mentor junior staff, coordinate with clients and architects, and support licensing and continuing education initiatives. On-site work in Phoenix with field inspections 10–15% of the time.