Structural Project Manager

Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Baird, Hampton & Brown, Inc. is seeking a full-time Structural Project Manager in Fort Worth to lead a variety of projects across different sectors. This mid-level role involves overseeing project scopes from planning to construction while mentoring team members.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Civil or Architectural Engineering, a PE or SE license, and at least 5 years of relevant experience. The position offers flexible scheduling options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience as a Structural Engineer in consulting.
• At least 2 years’ experience leading a team as a Project Manager.
• Well versed with Federal, State, and Local regulatory and permitting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering projects from design through construction.
• Deliver profitable projects by adhering to budgets and schedules.
• Forge professional relationships with clients, architects, and contractors.

Skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Project management

Quality control

Client relationship management

Education

Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Structural Project Manager

At Baird, Hampton & Brown, our mission is building partners through creative, sustainable engineering solutions, and honest, long-term relationships. With over 30 years in the business, we understand that a solid foundation is necessary in every aspect of what we do. We support our team members in pursuing excellence in their fields and balancing their lives. We serve our clients with integrity, communication, and involvement at every stage. As a team member, you can trust BHB to champion our core values, which leads to healthy, mutually beneficial relationships as well as services of the highest caliber.

We are currently seeking a full-time, exempt Structural Project Manager in the Fort Worth office for a variety of market sectors, including commercial, education, healthcare, industrial, historical, and hospitality. As a mid‑level leader, you will balance mentorship and client needs, overseeing the full project scope from planning through construction administration. You will manage a multi‑level team, empowering them to take ownership of work and processes while guiding their growth within a project. Using strong communication skills, you will build positive client relationships by collaborating with other departments to reach company goals.

Expected Duties

In this role you can expect to perform the following tasks. This is not an exhaustive list:

• Manage structural engineering projects from design development through construction administration while balancing priorities, budgets, quality, and scheduled deadlines.
• Deliver profitable projects by adhering to budgets and schedules, identifying deviations, managing resources effectively, and promptly completing tasks.
• Develop and maintain quality control processes, encouraging total quality management principles, fostering continuous improvement activities, and mitigating risks.
• Forge and drive professional relationships with clients, architects, consultants, general contractors, and internal engineering departments. Collaborate to create solutions to challenges and establish consistent communication, taking ownership over the project and process.
• Collaborate with internal departments such as Marketing to identify and pursue business development opportunities, securing a pipeline of work. Facilitate seamless operations by liaising with additional support departments, participating in and driving recruiting processes, ensuring proper billing procedures, and fostering positive employee relations.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to engineers in the early stages of their career development. Maintain a balance between driving performance and empowering their professional growth. Create and implement training opportunities and provide coaching to bridge skill gaps.
• Attend site visits prior to beginning design and through construction completion.
• Master design and drafting software to create engineering documents.

We Require

• Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis in Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• At least 5 years’ experience working in a Structural Engineer role in the consulting industry.
• At least 2 years’ experience leading a team as a Project Manager.
• Intermediate proficiency in Revit, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Office.
• Well versed with Federal, State, and Local regulatory and permitting requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills – connections are a critical part of how we work.

Physical Demands

This position is primarily sedentary with long periods of sitting, but occasional walking and lifting up to 25 lbs may occur. Occasionally bending, squatting, and reaching overhead may also occur. Additionally, extensive computer usage is required daily.

Position Type and Schedule

This is a full‑time, exempt position with an expectation to work 40 hours per week. BHB offers flexible scheduling options, including five 8‑hour days or four 9‑hour days with a half day on Friday morning. While the start and end times of the workday can be adjusted, employees are expected to establish and maintain a consistent schedule encompassing the core business hours of 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Although overtime is not required, it is requested at times to meet our clients’ needs.

Benefits

We believe that taking care of our employees and their families is vital to our success. For several years, BHB has been awarded the titles of "Best Place for Working Parents" and "Best Firms to Work For." We sponsor employee medical, dental, vision, short‑term & long‑term disability, and basic life insurance, as well as subsidizing a significant family portion. We also offer voluntary life and disability insurances, paid parental leave after 12 months of employment, a PTO bank immediately available, and 401(k) matching.

We believe in lifelong learning: providing many internal & external training opportunities, including formal & informal mentorship programs. We sponsor multiple professional & industry memberships, licensure, and leadership opportunities. More details regarding benefits will be provided during the interview process.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Baird, Hampton & Brown is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy & childbirth conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, expression, or status, mental or physical disability, genetic information, military or veteran status, citizenship, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable law.