Structural Engineering Project Manager
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
An established structural engineering consultancy is seeking a licensed Project Manager to lead a varied portfolio of building projects across the Dallas-Fort Worth market. This is a client-facing position offering genuine ownership of project delivery, team development and account growth, with a clear route towards senior leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead structural engineering projects from initial scope and fee development through design, documentation and construction completion
- Serve as the primary contact for clients, architects, contractors and external consultants
- Manage project budgets, programmes, resources, deliverables and commercial performance
- Coordinate multidisciplinary teams to keep projects progressing and resolve issues efficiently
- Oversee structural analysis, calculations, reports, specifications and construction documents
- Review engineering and BIM deliverables to maintain technical accuracy and consistent quality
- Allocate work across project teams and provide clear direction to engineers and technical staff
- Manage RFIs, submittal reviews, site observations and other construction-phase requirements
- Identify scope changes, communicate their impact and support additional service discussions
- Prepare proposals, fee estimates and project approaches for new opportunities
- Strengthen existing client relationships while helping to secure repeat and referral business
- Mentor developing engineers and support their progression towards greater project responsibility
- Collaborate with technical specialists and project teams across multiple offices
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering; a relevant master's degree would be advantageous
- Active Professional Engineer licence required; Structural Engineer registration is desirable
- Approximately 7 to 15 years of structural engineering experience
- A proven record of managing building projects, client relationships and internal design teams
- Experience controlling project scope, fees, schedules, resources and quality
- Strong technical understanding of steel, reinforced concrete and masonry structures
- Exposure to commercial, industrial, education, healthcare, mission-critical or specialist facilities
- Experience with new-build, renovation, repair or adaptive reuse projects
- Familiarity with software such as Revit, RISA, ETABS, RAM, SAFE, SAP2000, Enercalc or Tekla
- Confident leading meetings, presenting recommendations and handling challenging project conversations
- Commercial awareness with the ability to balance client service, technical quality and profitability
- Previous experience mentoring engineers and coordinating multiple projects simultaneously
Why Apply?
- Take full ownership of projects rather than focusing solely on technical production
- Build direct relationships with clients and become a trusted adviser within key accounts
- Lead varied assignments across multiple sectors and structural systems
- Influence team development, delivery standards and future growth in the regional market
- Gain greater involvement in proposals, business development and commercial decision-making
- Access structured leadership development and regular technical learning opportunities
- Progress towards senior project management, team leadership or operational responsibility
- Benefit from flexible working arrangements designed to support a sustainable work-life balance
Benefits
The package is expected to include:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health and flexible spending account options
- Short-term and long-term disability cover
- Life and accidental death insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement plan with employer contribution
- Tuition and continuing education support
- Monthly wellbeing allowance
- Paid annual leave and public holidays
- Flexible schedules and seasonal working arrangements
- Company-funded team events and retreats
Applications are welcomed from qualified candidates of all backgrounds. Appointments will be based on experience, capability and suitability for the position.
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