Sr Structural Project Manager

GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GPLA Structural Engineers and Builders, part of the DPR Family, seeks a licensed Senior Structural Project Manager in Austin, TX. You will oversee drawings, specs, and calculations across all design phases, lead 2D/3D modeling using Tekla Structures, and coordinate with engineers, modelers, and stakeholders to deliver high-quality, code-compliant designs.

This role requires a PE license, 6+ years of structural experience, and strong leadership to manage budgets and schedules while guiding

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a structural focus or equivalent.
• 6+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop drawings, specifications, and calculations across design phases.
• Lead 2D/3D modeling and coordination using CAD tools including Tekla Structures.
• Support construction administration with submittals, RFIs, and site visits.
• Review deliverables to meet scope, quality, and schedule constraints.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to deliver compliant designs.

Skills

Project management

Structural design

Team leadership

Code knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a structural focus

Tools

Tekla Structures

AutoCAD

Job description

Job Description

GPLA, part of the DPR Family of Companies, is seeking a licensed Senior Structural Project Manager.

At DPR, roles and responsibilities are more than describing a job title—they are a commitment to building great things together. The job description(s) below defines core responsibilities and the scope of the role and is a starting point. Every employee is expected to lead from where they are, take ownership of outcomes, and always act in the best interest of the team, customer, project and organization.

As a purpose-driven organization on a journey to be most admired, we rely on trust, shared leadership, open communication, disciplined action and a deep respect for the individual to drive exceptional performance. Success is not just about what we build, but who we build and how we build it: with integrity, enjoyment, uniqueness and an ever-forward mindset.

Job Summary

Responsible for the development of drawings, specifications, and calculations throughout all phases of project design under reduced supervision Assist in developing structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials and perform calculations and analyses using working knowledge of all relevant codes. Collaborate with engineers, modelers, detailers and external stakeholders to produce accurate 2D and 3D models using CAD tools, including Tekla Structures, and deliver coordinated, high-quality design solutions within budget and schedule. Lead construction administration activities by reviewing submittals, responding to RFIs, and participating in site visits as directed.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the management and production of drawings, specifications, and calculations during a project’s design phase life cycle from conceptual design to completion of construction documents under reduced supervision and coordination with managers.
• Assist in review of deliverables to ensure the scope and quality standards are met throughout project's life cycle.
• Assist in the development of structural designs and analytical models for various building types and materials using working knowledge of all relevant codes.
• In collaboration with managers, leads construction administration activities, including reviewing shop drawings, responding to RFIs, and conducting site visits.
• Utilize working knowledge of CAD software, including Tekla Structures, and other tools to create 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Assists project managers with cost tracking, scope management, and technical risk evaluation.
• Participates in professional development and identifies and helps implement opportunities for technical and process enhancements.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering with a structural focus or equivalent experience required.

Work Experience

6+ years of experience in structural engineering required.

Certifications And Licenses

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• NCEES record for licensure maintenance preferred.

DPR Construction is a forward-thinking, self-performing general contractor specializing in technically complex and sustainable projects for the advanced technology, life sciences, healthcare, higher education and commercial markets. Founded in 1990, DPR is a great story of entrepreneurial success as a private, employee-owned company that has grown into a multi-billion-dollar family of companies with offices around the world.

Working at DPR, you'll have the chance to try new things, explore paths and shape your future. Here, we build opportunity together—by harnessing our talents, enabling curiosity and pursuing our collective ambition to make the best ideas happen. We are proud to be recognized as a great place to work by our talented teammates and leading news organizations like U.S. News and World Report, Forbes, Fast Company and Newsweek.