Structural Project Manager

Conrad Consulting Ltd; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Conrad Consulting Ltd in New York City seeks an experienced Structural Project Manager to own and deliver complex projects from concept through to completion. You will lead project engineers, manage budgets and schedules, review calculations, and mentor junior staff while maintaining strong client relationships.

The role offers exposure to a diverse NYC portfolio, with opportunities to shape technical decisions and advance into senior leadership within a respected consultancy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• PE license required, NY registration preferred.
• 8+ years structural engineering design experience in a consulting environment.
• Strong knowledge of NYC Building Codes and design standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple structural engineering projects including design, budgets, schedules and deliverables.
• Lead project engineers and junior staff through the design process.
• Review structural calculations, drawings, specs, and Construction Documents.
• Perform QA/QC reviews to ensure code compliance and company standards.
• Provide technical guidance on structural analysis, design software, and BIM workflows.
• Coordinate with architects, contractors, consultants and clients.
• Prepare engineering proposals and support project fee development.
• Lead design meetings and drive key technical decisions.

Skills

Structural design

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring

BIM workflows

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ETABS

SAFE

SAP2000

Revit

AutoCAD

BIM platforms

Job description

The Opportunity

Conrad Consulting is working with an established and highly respected structural engineering consultancy in New York City looking to appoint an experienced Structural Project Manager to its growing team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Structural Engineer who enjoys managing projects, leading engineering teams, and working directly with clients.

The company has an excellent reputation for delivering complex structural engineering projects throughout New York City, with a strong portfolio of new construction, renovations, and existing building projects.

The successful candidate will take ownership of multiple projects, overseeing everything from initial design through to completion, while mentoring junior engineers and maintaining strong client relationships.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Project Ownership: Take responsibility for multiple structural engineering projects from concept through completion.

• Leadership: Manage and mentor junior engineers while developing your own leadership capabilities.

• Interesting Projects: Work on a diverse portfolio of structural engineering projects throughout NYC.

• Career Progression: Join an established consultancy offering opportunities to progress into senior management and leadership positions.

• Client Exposure: Build relationships with architects, developers, contractors, and existing clients.

• Technical Development: Remain heavily involved in structural design, technical reviews, and engineering decisions.

The Role

As a Structural Project Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing multiple structural engineering projects, including design, budgets, schedules, and deliverables.

• Leading project engineers and junior staff throughout the design process.

• Reviewing structural calculations, drawings, specifications, and construction documents.

• Performing QA/QC reviews to ensure compliance with applicable building codes and company standards.

• Providing technical guidance on structural analysis, design software, and BIM workflows.

• Coordinating with architects, contractors, consultants, and clients.

• Managing project resources, workloads, budgets, and scope changes.

• Preparing engineering proposals and supporting project fee development.

• Leading design meetings and making key technical decisions.

• Reviewing and approving NYC Department of Buildings documentation under senior leadership direction.

• Supporting the professional development and performance reviews of junior engineers.

• Maintaining existing client relationships and contributing to business development activities.

What We're Looking For

• 8+ years of structural engineering design experience, ideally within a consulting engineering environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Master's degree preferred.

• Professional Engineer (PE) license required, ideally registered in New York.

• Strong experience in structural analysis and design of building structures.

• Excellent understanding of NYC Building Codes and applicable design standards.

• Experience managing multiple projects, engineering teams, budgets, and schedules.

• Strong knowledge of structural engineering software and BIM platforms.

• Experience reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, and technical documentation.

• Confident communicator with strong client-facing and project coordination skills.

• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.

• SE license, OSHA 10-Hour Training, and Green Building Certification are advantageous but not essential.