Senior Structural Project Manager

Pape-Dawson Engineers; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking an experienced Structural Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects across land development and public works sectors. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage projects from concept through construction.

You will supervise engineering staff, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while maintaining the highest QA/QC standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in structural design and plan production.
• Experience with land development or public works projects including bridges and water/wastewater facilities.
• Proficiency in RISA, STAAD, and MIDAS; MicroStation preferred.
• PMP, Envision, and/or Master's degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural projects from conceptual design through final design and delivery.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams for project alignment and efficiency.
• Oversee construction phase services, including site visits and RFI responses.
• Develop technical reports, proposals, and client communications.
• Establish project schedules, budgets, and design approaches.
• Supervise and mentor engineering and support staff.
• Serve as primary contact for clients, agencies, and stakeholders.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

PE license

PMP/Envision/Master's degree (plus)

Tools

RISA

STAAD

MIDAS

MicroStation

Job description

Pape-Dawson Engineers is seeking an experienced Structural Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of structural engineering projects across land development and public works sectors. The role requires strong technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to manage projects from concept through construction.

You will supervise engineering staff, coordinate with multidisciplinary teams, and ensure on-time, within-budget delivery while maintaining the highest QA/QC standards.