Structural Senior Project Manager

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Continuing Education Support

Career Growth and Leadership Promotion

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals in Austin, TX is supporting a structural engineering client in hiring a Structural Senior Project Manager. The role leads complex projects from design through construction, mentors staff, and builds client relationships while pursuing business growth.

The position emphasizes leadership, technical expertise, and ongoing professional development within a growing firm. A PE license is required and SE is a plus; 10+ years of experience preferred.

Qualifications

• PE license required.
• SE license is a plus; 10+ years of structural engineering design experience.
• Bachelor's or Master's in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Proven project management experience within consulting engineering.
• Experience managing multiple projects and teams simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, design methodologies, and construction practices.
• Experience with Revit, RAM Structural System, and RISA.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects as Engineer of Record from planning through construction completion.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Oversee preparation and production of construction documents.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering documents and calculations.
• Mentor and develop engineers and design staff.
• Support client relations and business development.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, owners, and design teams.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Client relations

Mentoring engineers

Budget management

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Civil/Architectural Eng degree (structural emphasis)

Tools

Revit

RAM Structural System

RISA

Structural analysis software

Job description

Structural Senior Project Manager - $120,000-$150,000 (Austin, TX)

Our client, a growing structural engineering consulting firm headquartered in North Austin, is seeking a Structural Senior Project Manager to lead complex structural engineering projects from design through construction. This is a high-impact leadership opportunity for a licensed Professional Engineer who enjoys managing projects, mentoring engineers, building client relationships, and driving business growth.

This position offers a clear path toward increased leadership responsibility and potential future departmental leadership.

Responsibilities

Project Leadership

• Serve as the Engineer of Record for assigned projects.
• Lead structural engineering projects from planning through construction completion.
• Manage project schedules, budgets, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Oversee the preparation and production of construction documents.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and project requirements.
• Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering documents and calculations.

Team Leadership

• Mentor and develop engineers and design staff.
• Provide technical guidance throughout project execution.
• Foster collaboration and continuous professional growth within the team.
• Support workload planning and resource allocation across projects.

Client Relations & Business Development

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Prepare and present fee proposals for prospective projects.
• Support business development efforts through networking, relationship building, and client outreach.
• Identify opportunities for repeat business and new project opportunities.

Technical Expertise

• Collaborate with architects, contractors, owners, and design teams.
• Stay current with industry standards, building codes, and engineering best practices.
• Support innovative and efficient structural design solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with a structural emphasis.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• SE license is a plus.10+ years of structural engineering design experience.
• Proven project management experience within consulting engineering.
• Experience managing multiple projects and project teams simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of structural systems, design methodologies, and construction practices.
• Experience with:
  • Revit
  • RAM Structural System
  • RISA
  • Other structural analysis and design software
• Strong knowledge of:
  • IBC
  • AISC
  • ACI
  • Applicable industry standards and codes

What We're Looking For

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, schedules, and project teams.
• Business development mindset and relationship-building skills.
• High level of accountability and professionalism.
• Ability to build trust with clients and internal teams.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Continuing Education Support
• Career Growth and Leadership Advancement Opportunities