Structural Project Manager

Conrad Consulting; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Professional development support

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Conrad Consulting in New York City is seeking an experienced Structural Project Manager to oversee multiple building projects from concept through construction. You will lead structural design, manage client relations, and advance toward senior leadership while remaining technically involved in design.

The role emphasizes ownership of projects, engagement with multidisciplinary teams, and progression toward Senior Project Manager and leadership roles within a respected NYC practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering required or equivalent.
• 5+ years of structural engineering experience and project management exposure.
• PE license preferred or actively pursuing licensure.
• Experience with steel, reinforced concrete, masonry and foundation systems.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities for client and team coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple structural engineering projects from proposal through construction.
• Lead design and delivery of commercial, residential, mixed-use, institutional, and high-rise projects.
• Manage schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables.
• Review structural calculations, drawings, specifications and reports.
• Act as primary client contact and coordinate with architects and contractors.
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress widely.
• Mentor junior engineers and designers.
• Conduct site visits and provide construction support.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Mentorship

Organizational skills

Client management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

PE license preferred or progress toward licensure

Tools

ETABS

RAM

SAFE

RISA-3D

Revit

AutoCAD

Job description

We're partnering with a respected and growing structural engineering consultancy in New York City that is looking to add an experienced Structural Project Manager to its team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a structural engineer who has progressed into project management and wants greater ownership of projects, clients, and junior staff while remaining technically involved in design. You'll manage a diverse portfolio of building projects from concept through construction and have a clear path toward senior leadership.

The Role

• Manage multiple structural engineering projects from proposal through construction.
• Lead the structural design and delivery of commercial, residential, mixed-use, institutional, and high-rise projects.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, staffing, and deliverables.
• Review structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary design teams.
• Lead project meetings and communicate progress internally and externally.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers.
• Perform site visits and provide engineering support throughout construction.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to applicable codes and technical standards.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of structural engineering experience, including experience managing building projects.
• Current or previous experience operating at Project Manager level.
• PE license preferred, or actively progressing toward licensure.
• Strong design experience with steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and foundation systems.
• Experience managing clients, project teams, budgets, and schedules.
• Proficiency with structural software such as ETABS, RAM, SAFE, RISA-3D, or similar.
• Experience with Revit and AutoCAD.
• Knowledge of NYC Building Code, ASCE 7, AISC, ACI, and relevant design standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

Why Apply?

• Join a highly regarded structural engineering practice with an established NYC presence.
• Lead challenging and high-profile building projects across multiple sectors.
• Take genuine ownership of projects while remaining technically involved.
• Work alongside an experienced and collaborative engineering team.
• Clear progression toward Senior Project Manager, Associate, and leadership-level opportunities.
• Competitive salary, annual bonus, comprehensive benefits, and professional development support.