Senior Structural Project Manager

LVI Associates; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Company-paid Medical, Dental & Vision

Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and

Long-Term Disability

401(k) with annual company contrib.

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Paid Parental Leave

8 Paid Holidays (floating holiday)

Education reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Job summary

LVI Associates in Seattle seeks a Structural Engineering Project Manager to lead projects from concept through construction, serving as a technical and client-facing leader. You will guide teams, coordinate deliverables, and manage budgets, schedules, and client relationships.

The role emphasizes mentorship of junior engineers and collaboration with architects, owners, and BIM teams to push innovative structural solutions across commercial, residential, and institutional projects.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited degree in civil or structural engineering.
• PE license and active professional credentials.
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience in building design.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural projects from concept through construction
• Coordinate engineering deliverables across teams
• Oversee analysis and design of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry structures
• Review calculations, drawings, and construction documents
• Coordinate with BIM teams, architects, contractors, and owners
• Conduct site observations and support construction phase
• Review shop drawings and field questions
• Manage project budgets, schedules, contracts, and add-on services
• Build and maintain strong client relationships
• Mentor and develop junior engineers

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Mentoring

Communication

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Master's Degree in Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

ETABS

Job description

The best project managers in structural engineering aren't looking for someone to hand them a stack of projects and disappear.

They're looking for a seat at the table.

An opportunity to lead meaningful work. Mentor rising engineers. Collaborate with talented architects and owners. Solve technically challenging problems. Influence the future of projects and the people around them.

We're partnered with a nationally recognized structural engineering firm known for designing some of the most exciting building projects in the country. Their work spans commercial, residential, mixed-use, hospitality, higher education, civic, and specialty structures, often involving complex design challenges that push engineers beyond conventional solutions.

What makes this opportunity different isn't simply the projects.

It's the culture.

This is a firm where senior engineers remain accessible, mentorship is intentional, collaboration is expected, and professional growth is heavily invested in. Engineers are trusted with responsibility early, supported by experienced leadership, and surrounded by people who genuinely enjoy solving difficult problems together.

If you're looking for a place where your technical ability, leadership skills, and career ambitions can grow simultaneously, this may be worth exploring.

What You’ll Do

As a Structural Engineering Project Manager, you will lead projects from concept through construction while serving as both a technical and client-facing leader.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing structural building projects from inception through completion
• Leading project teams and coordinating engineering deliverables
• Overseeing analysis and design of steel, concrete, timber, and masonry structures
• Reviewing calculations, drawings, and construction documents
• Coordinating with BIM teams, architects, contractors, and ownership groups
• Conducting site observations and providing construction-phase support
• Reviewing shop drawings and responding to field questions
• Managing project budgets, schedules, contracts, and additional service requests
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships
• Mentoring and developing junior engineers

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited university
• Professional Engineer (PE) license
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience within building design
• 2+ years of project management experience
• Experience designing structures utilizing steel, concrete, wood, and masonry
• Experience with renovations, seismic retrofits, and structural assessments
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Proven ability to lead teams and mentor junior engineers
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Structural Engineering
• Structural Engineer (SE) license
• Experience leading complex commercial, residential, mixed-use, institutional, or hospitality projects

Why Engineers Join

• Complex, high-profile building projects
• Technical challenges that keep engineering interesting
• Collaborative, mentorship-driven culture
• Direct exposure to clients and project leadership
• Clear path toward senior leadership
• Strong investment in professional development
• Licensing, exam, and continuing education support
• Opportunity to work alongside highly respected engineers
• Healthy balance between autonomy and support

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Company-paid Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary supplemental insurance options
• 401(k) with annual company contribution
• Paid Vacation and Sick Leave
• Paid Parental Leave
• 8 Paid Holidays, including a floating holiday
• Health & Fitness reimbursement program
• Cell phone stipend
• Continuing education, seminar, and licensing reimbursement
• Commuter benefits where applicable

The Bottom Line

This is an opportunity for a structural engineer who wants more than project delivery. You'll join a team where collaboration is real, mentorship is a priority, and engineers are trusted to take ownership of impactful projects while continuing to grow both technically and professionally.