Structural Project Manager (Data Centers)- Texas
Structural Project Manager - Mission Critical Projects
Location: Texas (Dallas, Houston, Austin & San Antonio)
Company: Confidential - Leading Mission Critical Structural Engineering Firm
A nationally recognized structural engineering firm with a rapidly growing Mission Critical practice is seeking a Structural Project Manager to lead complex projects across Texas, supporting work through their Dallas, Houston, Austin, and San Antonio offices. With an international footprint, the firm is known for delivering resilient, high‑performance structural solutions across commercial, aviation, healthcare, and critical‑infrastructure markets.
Driven by strong demand for data centers and digital infrastructure, the firm is expanding its Mission Critical leadership team and is looking for experienced professionals who can own projects end‑to‑end, serving as the primary point of accountability for delivery, coordination, and client satisfaction.
Why Mission Critical Project Management?
Fast‑Paced, High‑Impact Projects
Mission Critical programs move quickly and require precision, offering exposure to:
- Accelerated design and delivery schedules
- Complex coordination across structural, MEP, and construction teams
- High expectations around reliability, redundancy, and risk mitigation
Ownership & Leadership
Project Managers are trusted with:
- Full responsibility for project execution
- Direct leadership of design teams
- Authority over schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables
- Regular interaction with senior client stakeholders
Blue‑Chip Clients & Repeat Work
Work directly with major technology companies, national contractors, and sophisticated owner's reps, often on repeat programs spanning multiple sites across Texas.
Stability & Long‑Term Growth
Mission Critical remains one of the most recession‑resistant markets, offering consistent workloads and long‑term career progression opportunities.
Position Summary
The Structural Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of medium‑ to large‑scale Mission Critical facilities across Texas. This role bridges technical oversight with project leadership, ensuring projects meet scope, schedule, budget, and quality expectations while maintaining strong client relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Delivery
- Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned Mission Critical projects
- Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and staffing plans
- Lead multidisciplinary coordination with MEP, architectural, and construction partners
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Ensure technical deliverables align with project goals and client expectations
- Track progress and performance against project milestones
Technical Oversight
- Oversee structural design execution under the Engineer of Record
- Review calculations, drawings, and specifications for quality and consistency
- Support system selection and structural approach decisions
- Ensure compliance with applicable codes and Mission Critical performance criteria
- Provide guidance to project engineers and designers
Team Leadership
- Lead and mentor project engineers and support staff
- Coordinate workloads across Texas offices as needed
- Facilitate design charrettes and internal working sessions
- Contribute to staff development, coaching, and performance feedback
Client & Stakeholder Management
- Lead client, consultant, and contractor meetings
- Manage client expectations and communication throughout the project lifecycle
- Document decisions, action items, and project changes
- Support long‑term client relationships and repeat business opportunities
Construction Phase Support
- Oversee construction administration efforts including RFIs, submittals, and site visits
- Coordinate issue resolution with contractors and consultants
- Maintain schedule and quality during fast‑tracked construction phases
Business Development Support
- Assist with proposals, interviews, and pursuit strategies
- Support account growth across Texas Mission Critical clients
- Participate in industry events and networking activities
Qualifications
Education & Licensing
- BS in Civil, Structural or Architectural Engineering (structural emphasis required)
- MS in Structural Engineering preferred
- PE preferred
- SE license a plus
Experience
- 5+ years of structural engineering experience
- Demonstrated experience leading projects or significant workstreams
- Prior exposure to Mission Critical, data center, or fast‑paced commercial projects strongly preferred
Skills
- Strong organizational and project execution skills
- Proven ability to manage schedules, budgets, and teams
- Clear, confident communicator with clients and internal stakeholders
- Collaborative leadership style with strong problem‑solving ability
Why Join This Firm?
- Two annual bonuses
- Direct mentorship from nationally and internationally recognized Mission Critical leaders
- Dental, vision, STD, and LTD fully covered
- Clear pathway into senior project management and leadership roles
- Opportunity to lead some of the most technically complex and strategically important projects in the industry
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