Senior Structural Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Sugar Hill (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning architecture and engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Project Manager for their Georgia offices. This role requires leading project teams, managing construction documents, and overseeing design integrity. The ideal candidate will possess a structural engineering license and significant experience in K-12 projects, with a strong foundation in team leadership and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

Highly competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth

Qualifications

• Structural Engineering license (S.E.) required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive structural engineering experience.
• Three or more years of leadership experience in multi-discipline project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the structural team in engineering and drafting tasks.
• Oversee project coordination with architecture and MEP.
• Conduct site observations and produce detailed reports.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis

Master’s degree

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

RISA

RAM

ENERCALC

Excel

Bluebeam

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Overview

Award-Winning Studio & Winner of Design Firm of the Year is actively seeking a Senior Structural Project Manager to join either their Sugar Hill, Griffin, or Atlanta, Georgia office. With over 19 offices across the U.S., the award-winning architecture + engineering firm specializes in K-12 through college/university, healthcare, sports and corporate business sectors across the U.S. The company has won over 500 design awards and is recognized for shaping learning environments for students and the community. It's well established culture has also led the firm being named to the list of “Best Places to Work.” For over forty years, the multidisciplinary studio has created a client base of more than two-hundred clients, a list that includes university systems, hospital system, school districts, and Fortune 500 companies.

The Structural Division

The Structural Division specializes in comprehensive structural engineering planning and design services, including structural assessments and forensics investigations. Their engineers have extensive experience and knowledge of structural engineering services for education, commercial, , healthcare, sports & entertainment, hospitality, retail, and federal/government. They offer our employees a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with numerous opportunities to become involved in extra-curricular activities and organizations established through the firm.

Duties Overview

As a Senior Structural Project Manager, you will be working independently, but also working under the direct supervision of the Engineer of Record for assigned projects. In this role, you'll lead the structural team in engineering and drafting tasks, providing structural design expertise to project members. You'll oversee project coordination internally and externally with other disciplines, ensuring seamless collaboration with architecture, MEP, and more. During the Construction Administration Phase, you'll manage projects, review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, conduct site visits, and attend OAC meetings as needed. This position offers ample opportunities for professional growth and advancement in our progressive firm, complemented by a competitive salary and benefits package. Ideal candidates will possess a client-oriented mindset, exceptional problem-solving skills, and a commitment to excellence in structural engineering.Your Responsibilities:

• Participate in coordination meetings with other disciplines and design review sessions with supervisors, clients, and owners.
• Coordinate the design process to meet project schedules and budgets, ensuring completion of construction documents.
• Develop structural specifications, construction procedures, material selections, and calculations for design integrity.
• Review shop drawings, respond to RFIs, and manage change proposals and orders, incorporating revisions into project documents.
• Effectively communicate design and coordination details to team members through reports, memos, and email correspondence.
• Conduct site observations and walks during construction phases, producing detailed reports based on observations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a Structural emphasis; Master’s degree .
• Structural Engineering license (S.E.) required.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive structural engineering experience. (Depending on the years of experience, this role can be a Director title)
• Three or more years of leadership experience in multi-discipline project teams .
• Strong knowledge of Building Codes and design codes.
• Experience in K-12 project experience required.
• Proficiency in structural engineering software and office tools such as ETABS, SAFE, RISA, RAM, ENERCALC, Excel, and Bluebeam.
• Expertise in designing various structural materials including steel, concrete, masonry, and wood.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We look forward to receiving your application! Apply today to learn more.