Structural Engineering Project Manager

Structural Engineering Project Manager

CATEGORY

Engineering

LOCATION

Decatur, Illinois

SALARY

$85,000 - $110,000

JOB REFERENCE

54166

Job Description

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Structural Engineering Project Manager

Overview

A leading civil engineering firm is seeking a skilled and motivated Structural Engineering Project Manager to join their growing team. This role will involve managing a variety of structural engineering projects across transportation and non-transportation sectors. The ideal candidate brings a mix of technical expertise, leadership capability, and a strong commitment to quality and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

As the Structural Engineering Project Manager, you will:

Lead project teams and oversee structural engineering efforts from concept through completion.

Conduct on-site assessments and generate condition reports based on existing plans and real-time evaluations.

Review and coordinate technical calculations and engineering drawings for accuracy and completeness.

Provide mentorship to junior staff and promote collaboration across disciplines.

Manage client communications and ensure alignment with project goals and expectations.

Contribute to the design process as needed, maintaining current technical proficiency.

Collaborate with senior leadership on strategic project planning and business development.

Qualifications

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil preferred).

Licensure: Professional Structural Engineer (S.E.) license in Illinois or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Experience: 6+ years of structural engineering experience in the U.S., including municipal, county, or state transportation projects.

Technical Proficiency:

Required: Microsoft 365, Adobe, MicroStation

Preferred: MDX, HEC-RAS, RISA-3D

Leadership: Demonstrated success in managing teams and mentoring engineers (local and remote).

Location: Based in or willing to relocate to Decatur, IL. Hybrid schedule offered. Travel within Illinois for project site visits required.

Core Competencies: Adaptability, integrity, client focus, and results-oriented mindset.

What We Offer

Competitive compensation with annual salary reviews

$5,000 sign-on bonus and relocation support

Generous PTO aligned with industry tenure

Flexible work hours and hybrid schedule

Four medical plan options, plus reimbursement accounts

Company-paid dental, short-term, and long-term disability insurance

Life insurance options for individuals and families

7 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday

Annual boot allowance and cell phone reimbursement

Membership reimbursements (Costco, Sam's Club)

Verizon Wireless employee discount

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