Structural Project Manager

LVI Associates; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Life and disability insurance

Professional development support

PE license renewal reimbursement

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Job summary

LVI Associates seeks a licensed Structural Engineer (PE) to expand its Kansas City practice. The role offers 100% employee-owned culture and direct mentorship from senior leadership in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment.

With a base salary range of 100,000–140,000 USD and a 15% bonus, this position includes benefits and long-term growth opportunities in a brand-new Kansas City office. Travel region-wide and leadership exposure are integral to the role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 4+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience evaluating existing structures and preparing engineering reports.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Willingness to perform field investigations and travel within the region.

Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations for existing structures.
• Prepare construction documents, drawings, specifications, and repair details.
• Support construction administration and observe ongoing repair work.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, building owners, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist with proposal preparation and business growth initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and support development of EIT-level staff.

Skills

Communication

Client-facing

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Job description

A growing consulting firm is seeking a licensed Structural Engineer (PE) to support the continued expansion of its Kansas City practice.

Headquartered in Indianapolis, the firm has built a strong reputation throughout the Midwest for delivering structural engineering solutions across water and industrial facilities. Following sustained growth and increased project demand, the Kansas City office is looking to add a technically strong engineer who is interested in helping shape the next phase of the firm's presence in the region.

This is an opportunity to join an entrepreneurial team where engineers are given meaningful project responsibility, direct client exposure, and a clear path toward leadership.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

Why Join?

• 100% employee-owned organization
• $110,000 - $140,000 Base + 15% Bonus
• Rare opportunity to join a brand-new Kansas City office
• Direct mentorship from senior leadership
• Exposure to a diverse range of project types
• Long-term growth and advancement opportunities
• Collaborative, entrepreneurial environment

Key Responsibilities

• Perform structural analysis and engineering calculations for existing structures.
• Prepare construction documents, drawings, specifications, and repair details.
• Support construction administration and observe ongoing repair work.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, building owners, and multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Assist with proposal preparation, client development, and business growth initiatives.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the development of EIT-level staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Minimum 4+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Experience evaluating existing structures and preparing engineering reports.
• Strong understanding of structural analysis and design principles.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a team environment.
• Willingness to perform field investigations and local travel throughout the region.

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $100,000 - $140,000+ depending on experience, licensure, technical expertise, and project management capability.

Additional Compensation

• Annual performance-based bonus
• Potential future leadership incentives
• Professional development support

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
• Life and disability insurance
• Professional membership reimbursement
• PE license renewal reimbursement
• Continuing education and conference support
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Flexible hybrid working arrangements
• Strong mentorship and career development opportunities