Senior Structural Project Manager (P.E.) | Texas

Straffing AI; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 121,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work in Austin

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Straffing AI in Austin, Texas seeks a Senior Structural Project Manager (P.E.) to lead complex structural engineering projects. You will serve as Engineer of Record, oversee design, coordination, and delivery across teams, and drive business growth through client relationships and fee proposals.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years of structural experience, and a hybrid work arrangement in Austin with significant leadership responsibilities and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering with structural emphasis.
• Active PE license required; Texas licensure or eligibility desired.
• 10+ years of structural engineering design and project leadership experience.
• Experience as Engineer of Record (EOR) or leading design deliverables.
• Proficiency in structural software RAM, RISA, Revit, and related tools.
• Strong ability to manage schedules, budgets, and client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Engineer of Record for complex structural projects in Austin.
• Lead analysis, design, calculations, and construction documentation.
• Oversee QA/QC and ensure compliance with IBC, AISC, ACI standards.
• Guide multidisciplinary teams and coordinate with architects/owners.
• Develop scopes, fees, and proposals; grow structural engineering practice.

Skills

Structural analysis

Engineering calculations

Team leadership

Project coordination

Client relationships

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Active Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

RAM Structural System

RISA

Revit

Job description

About the Opportunity

Compensation: $121,000-$150,000 annually

Experience: 10+ years preferred

Eligibility: US-based candidates only | No visa sponsorship available

About the Opportunity

Location: Austin, Texas, USA (Hybrid)

Employment Type: Full-Time | Permanent

Compensation: $121,000-$150,000 annually

Experience: 10+ years preferred

Eligibility: US-based candidates only | No visa sponsorship available

We are seeking an experienced Senior Structural Project Manager (P.E.) to lead complex structural engineering projects for an established engineering consulting organization in Austin, Texas.

This is a senior technical and project leadership position for a licensed Professional Engineer with extensive experience in structural analysis, building design, construction documentation, and project delivery.

The successful candidate will assume Engineer of Record responsibilities, oversee multidisciplinary project coordination, lead engineering teams, and contribute to business growth through client relationships and structural engineering fee proposals.

Reporting directly to the Vice President of Structural Engineering, this position offers a meaningful opportunity for career progression, including potential future leadership of the structural engineering department.

Key Responsibilities

Structural Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Serve as Engineer of Record (EOR) for assigned structural engineering projects, including larger and technically complex assignments.
• Lead structural analysis, design, calculations, and preparation of construction documents.
• Ensure structural designs comply with applicable building codes and engineering standards, including IBC, ACI, and AISC.
• Direct technical QA/QC reviews of structural engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and deliverables.
• Provide engineering oversight throughout design development, permitting, and construction administration.

Project Management & Delivery

• Manage multiple structural engineering projects from initial planning through construction.
• Oversee project schedules, engineering budgets, resource allocation, and deliverable quality.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, owners, consultants, and internal engineering teams.
• Resolve structural design challenges and maintain accountability for technical quality and project performance.

Team Leadership & Development

• Guide and mentor structural engineers and designers throughout the engineering design process.
• Review technical work, support engineering decisions, and drive consistent design standards.
• Strengthen team capabilities and contribute to the continued growth of the structural engineering practice.

Business Development & Client Management

• Develop structural engineering scopes of work, fee estimates, and proposals for prospective projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with architects, developers, owners, and other project stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for additional engineering services, repeat business, and new client engagements.
• Support the growth and long-term development of the structural engineering department.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering, with an emphasis on structural engineering.
• 10+ years of structural engineering design experience preferred, including substantial project management responsibility. Exceptional candidates with 8+ years of directly relevant experience may be considered.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Texas PE registration or demonstrated eligibility to obtain Texas licensure.
• Demonstrated experience designing building structures and managing structural engineering projects.
• Experience serving as Engineer of Record or independently leading structural design and engineering deliverables.
• Proven proficiency in structural analysis, engineering calculations, construction documentation, and technical QA/QC.
• Working knowledge of structural design standards and building codes, including AISC, ACI, and IBC.
• Experience coordinating engineering teams, managing project schedules and budgets, and communicating with external stakeholders.
• Ability to develop structural engineering fee proposals and support client relationships.
• Proficiency with structural engineering software such as RAM Structural System, RISA, Revit, or comparable platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Master's degree in Structural, Civil, or Architectural Engineering.
• Extensive experience delivering commercial, institutional, or other complex building-structure projects.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading multiple project teams.
• Established relationships with architects, owners, developers, or construction industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrated contributions to business development, client retention, and engineering practice growth.
• Interest in progressing into structural engineering department leadership.

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary: $121,000–$150,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangement in Austin, Texas.
• Opportunity to take on progressively broader engineering and departmental leadership responsibilities.

Location & Work Authorization

This position is based in Austin, Texas, with a hybrid work arrangement requiring regular in-office attendance.

Applicants must currently be based in the United States and be authorized to work in the US without employer visa sponsorship. Candidates outside the Austin area must be willing and able to meet the required on-site schedule.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

Apply

We encourage experienced structural engineering professionals with active PE licensure, strong building-structure design expertise, and proven project leadership capabilities to apply.

If you are ready to combine technical ownership, client engagement, and structural engineering leadership in a role offering genuine long-term career progression, we would welcome your application.