Structural Project Manager – Buildings (Client‑Facing Lead)

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Employee-Owned – ESOP from day 1

401(k) with vesting and company match

Health, dental, vision coverage

Company-paid protection

Flexible schedules & PTO

Tuition reimbursement & dev support

Job summary

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager – Structural to blend hands-on engineering with client-facing leadership. You will lead structural design for low- to mid-rise buildings across healthcare, commercial, education, government, and industrial markets.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while growing SSR’s presence in key markets. The role emphasizes client relationships, high-quality delivery, and mentoring junior staff.

Qualifications

• Technical or Bachelor’s degree in a major engineering discipline with four years of project experience.
• Ten years of practical experience on similar projects.
• Professional Engineer licensure preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural projects as a hands-on engineer and client-facing project manager.
• Plan and execute structural scope for new buildings and renovations, including gravity and lateral systems.
• Direct analysis and design to current codes (IBC, ASCE 7, ACI, AISC).
• Coordinate structural drawings, models, and specs in Revit/BIM with architects and multi-discipline teams.
• Manage structural assessment projects for existing buildings, including site investigations and condition assessments.
• Develop technical reports and calculations that clearly communicate complex concepts to clients.
• Serve as primary client contact, managing expectations and cultivating long-term relationships.
• Assist with business development and capture planning, and support proposal development.
• Plan budgets, staffing, and schedules to meet revenue and profitability targets.
• Coordinate with subconsultants and ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Provide construction phase services and mentor junior engineers.
• Contribute to SSR’s structural standards and ongoing professional development.

Skills

Client-facing

Project management

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Budget management

Business development

Education

Engineering degree (technical or ABET)

Ten years of related project experience

Tools

RAM

RISA

ETABS

SAP2000

STAAD

Revit BIM

Job description

Smith Seckman Reid, Inc. is seeking a Project Manager – Structural to blend hands-on engineering with client-facing leadership. You will lead structural design for low- to mid-rise buildings across healthcare, commercial, education, government, and industrial markets.

You will manage scope, schedule, and budget while growing SSR’s presence in key markets. The role emphasizes client relationships, high-quality delivery, and mentoring junior staff.