Structural Engineering Project Manager

SupportFinity™; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SupportFinity™ is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager in Chicago, IL. This role includes leading structural design for major water infrastructure facilities, managing project teams, and ensuring compliance with engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering, an SE license, and 10+ years of relevant experience. A competitive salary range of $150,000 – $200,000 is offered, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 10–15+ years of structural engineering experience with increasing project leadership responsibility.
• Experience supporting municipal infrastructure or water/wastewater facility projects.
• PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design for major water infrastructure facilities.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and building codes.
• Manage structural project teams and coordinate with multidisciplinary groups.

Skills

Structural engineering experience

Project management skills

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering

Structural Engineer (SE) license

Job description

Structural Engineering Project Manager

Location: Chicago, IL.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering design and oversight for major water infrastructure facilities including treatment plants, pumping stations, and hydraulic structures.
• Provide structural technical expertise including engineering calculations, design development, and preparation of technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, building codes, and municipal design guidelines.
• Manage structural project teams and coordinate with multidisciplinary engineering groups.
• Oversee consultant performance and ensure deliverables meet schedule, quality, and budget requirements.
• Participate in RFQ preparation, consultant selection, and contract negotiations.
• Present technical findings and project updates to stakeholders and leadership teams.
• Supervise structural engineers and project managers while managing workload distribution.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering or closely related engineering discipline.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license in Illinois or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• 10–15+ years of structural engineering experience with increasing project leadership responsibility.
• Experience supporting municipal infrastructure or water/wastewater facility projects.
• Strong project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience leading engineering teams and mentoring technical staff.
• PMP certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.

Clarity is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. For the Structural Engineering Project Manager, the base salary pay range is $150,000 – $200,000. The range represents a good faith estimate that Clarity reasonably expects to pay for this job at the time of posting. Compensation will depend upon an individual’s skills, experience, qualifications, location, and other relevant factors. The salary pay range is subject to change and may be modified at any time.

About the company

Clarity Partners