Senior Structural Project Manager

Confidential Recruiting Partners; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement Plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision

Professional Development

Job summary

Confidential Recruiting Partners seeks a Structural Senior Project Manager (PE) to lead structural engineering projects from concept through construction. You will oversee design efforts, serve as Engineer of Record, mentor staff, and drive client development in a collaborative environment.

The role offers a hybrid work model in Austin, TX with long-term leadership growth, QA/QC oversight, and opportunities to pursue major projects within the practice.

Qualifications

• Active PE license required.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis.
• 10+ years of structural engineering design experience.
• Experience producing and reviewing construction documents.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client management skills.
• Experience serving as project manager on structural engineering projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned structural engineering projects.
• Lead projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resources.
• Oversee the preparation and production of structural construction documents.
• Perform and oversee structural engineering calculations and design activities.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and project requirements.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Client management

QA/QC reviews

Engineering calculations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering (structural emphasis)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree in Civil/Architectural Engineering

Tools

Revit

RAM Structural System

RISA

Job description

Our client is seeking a Structural Senior Project Manager (PE) to lead structural engineering projects from concept through construction. This position combines technical leadership, project management, quality oversight, client relationship management, and business development responsibilities.

The successful candidate will oversee structural design efforts, serve as Engineer of Record on assigned projects, provide mentorship to engineering staff, and help drive growth through client development and project pursuits. This role offers long-term leadership growth opportunities within a collaborative engineering environment.

No Visa Sponsorship | No Relocation Assistance

Work Model:

Hybrid (3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Responsibilities:

Project Management & Technical Leadership

• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned structural engineering projects.
• Lead projects from planning and design through construction and closeout.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, deliverables, and resources.
• Oversee the preparation and production of structural construction documents.
• Perform and oversee structural engineering calculations and design activities.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants, and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Ensure compliance with applicable building codes, industry standards, and project requirements.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of structural calculations, drawings, and specifications.

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Support the professional development of team members.
• Assist with workload planning and project resource allocation.
• Promote quality, collaboration, and technical excellence across project teams.
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentorship to engineers and designers.

Business Development & Client Management

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and expanded service offerings.
• Participate in networking, marketing, and business development activities.
• Support strategic growth initiatives within the structural engineering practice.
• Support project pursuits through proposal preparation and fee development.

Qualifications (Must-Haves)

• Experience conducting QA/QC reviews.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience producing and reviewing construction documents.
• Minimum 10 years of structural engineering design experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and client management skills.
• Experience serving as project manager on structural engineering projects.
• Strong knowledge of structural design principles, building codes, and industry standards.
• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis.

Preferred Skills:

• Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Business development and proposal preparation experience.
• Master's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software such as Revit, RAM Structural System, RISA, or similar platforms.

Benefits & Perks:

• Retirement Plan
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Professional Development