Project Manager - Structural Building Design

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GPI / Greenman-Pedersen, Inc. in Scranton, PA is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Structural Building Design to lead a range of building design projects. You will collaborate with architects, owners, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver designs from proposal through construction.

This employee-owned firm values leadership, business development, and technical excellence. The role requires a PE license and 8+ years of structural design experience, with proficiency in RAM, RISA, ETABS,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering focus.
• PA Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license preferred.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible structural design and project management experience.
• Experience designing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood building structures.
• Strong understanding of applicable building codes and ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering projects from proposal through final design and construction support.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of commercial, institutional, industrial, and public-sector building projects.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful outcomes.
• Develop structural designs, calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and internal engineering teams.
• Mentor and supervise structural engineers, EITs, and technical staff.
• Review and seal engineering documents, calculations, and plans as appropriate.
• Participate in business development activities, including client relationship management and project interviews.
• Support quality control initiatives and ensure compliance with codes and standards.
• Assist with strategic growth initiatives within the Scranton market.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Communication

Business development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with structural focus

Tools

RAM

RISA

ETABS

SAP2000

Job description

GPI is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Structural Building Design to join our growing team in Scranton, PA. This leadership role offers the opportunity to manage and deliver a variety of building design projects while collaborating with architects, owners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams. As an employee-owned company, GPI provides a collaborative environment where your expertise, leadership, and business development skills can directly impact both project success and company growth.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering projects from proposal through final design and construction support.
• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of commercial, institutional, industrial, and public-sector building projects.
• Oversee project scope, schedules, budgets, and resource allocation to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Develop structural designs, calculations, specifications, and construction documents.
• Coordinate closely with clients, architects, contractors, and internal engineering disciplines.
• Mentor and supervise structural engineers, EITs, and technical staff.
• Review and seal engineering documents, calculations, and plans, as appropriate.
• Participate in business development activities, including client relationship management, proposal preparation, and project interviews.
• Support quality control initiatives and ensure compliance with applicable codes and industry standards.
• Assist with strategic growth initiatives within the Scranton market and surrounding regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural engineering focus.
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) license required; SE license preferred.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible structural design experience, including project management responsibilities.
• Experience designing steel, concrete, masonry, and wood building structures.
• Strong understanding of applicable building codes.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, schedules, and client expectations.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
• Experience with structural analysis and design software such as RAM, RISA, ETABS, SAP2000, or similar programs.
• Experience in business development and client management is highly desirable.