Structural Senior Project Manager

Relationship First Recruiting is recruiting for a confidential engineering firm in Austin, Texas. This full-time, hybrid opportunity is suited to an experienced professional engineer who enjoys leading structural projects, mentoring engineers, and building lasting client relationships.

Reporting to the Vice President of Structural Engineering, you will guide projects from design through construction, oversee technical quality, and contribute to business development. The role offers potential for advancement into department leadership.

What you will do

• Serve as Engineer of Record for assigned structural engineering projects, including larger and more complex projects.
• Oversee structural design and the production of construction documents, ensuring accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable codes and standards.
• Plan and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources while coordinating with other project managers.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control reviews of engineering work and documentation.
• Lead and mentor engineers throughout the design and production process, supporting their technical and professional development.
• Collaborate with architects, contractors, and other project stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Prepare and present structural engineering fee proposals for new projects.
• Strengthen existing client partnerships and develop new client relationships.
• Participate in networking, marketing, and client outreach to support business growth.
• Stay current with building codes, engineering standards, and structural engineering practices.

Work arrangement

This is a hybrid position based in Austin, Texas, requiring availability for onsite work.

Requirements

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering, with an emphasis on structures.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• 10+ years of structural engineering design and project management experience.
• Experience managing multiple projects, coordinating schedules and budgets, and leading engineering project teams.
• Experience overseeing construction-document production and conducting quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) reviews.
• Proficiency with relevant engineering and design software, such as Revit, RAM Structural System, or RISA.
• Strong knowledge of building codes and structural engineering standards, including AISC, ACI, and IBC.
• Ability to guide and mentor engineers and collaborate effectively with architects, contractors, clients, and other project stakeholders.
• Experience preparing structural engineering fee proposals and developing client relationships.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred qualifications

• Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering with an emphasis on structures.

Location and work authorization

This hybrid position requires availability for onsite work in Austin, Texas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangement based in Austin, Texas.
• Potential for career advancement into leadership of the structural engineering department.