Senior Project Manager

Apex Structural Engineering

. Manage large, complex, high-profile, and/or fast-paced structural engineering projects from initiation through design, documentation, permitting, and construction under a Project Executive .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing large, complex structural engineering projects, including project scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships. Possesses strong technical leadership in structural analysis, design, and multidisciplinary coordination, while ensuring project quality and financial performance.

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Project ManagementStructural EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseClient Relationship ManagementRisk Assessment and Mitigation

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisProject Scope DevelopmentBudget ManagementSchedule PlanningConstruction PracticesBuilding CodesDesign StandardsMultidisciplinary CoordinationQA/QC ProcessesResource Planning

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingMentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Structural Engineer (SE)

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringStructural EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringClient EngagementBusiness DevelopmentTechnical ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementProject DeliveryContractual AgreementsClient Retention

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage large, complex, high-profile, and/or fast-paced structural engineering projects from initiation through design, documentation, permitting, and construction under a Project Executive
Own project scope, fee and budget, schedule, staffing, deliverables, coordination, client communication, and execution strategy
Establish and adjust project execution plans, schedules, staffing strategies, milestones, and priorities
Monitor financial performance, staffing, progress, remaining effort, and project health
Identify scope changes, additional services, contractual concerns, and conditions affecting fee, schedule, staffing, or profitability
Lead project teams and provide direction to Project Managers, Associate Project Managers, engineers, BIM/modeling team members, and technical specialists
Coordinate staffing and resources across multiple projects and teams
Provide high-level technical leadership for structural analysis, design, modeling, constructability, coordination, and construction issues
Oversee deliverables and QA/QC processes
Lead coordination with architects, MEP/FP consultants, contractors, fabricators, owners, and other project participants
Lead external meetings and serve as a senior client-facing representative of Apex
Develop and maintain client and project-partner relationships
Anticipate and address technical, coordination, schedule, staffing, financial, contractual, and client risks
Escalate significant risks and issues and recommend resolutions
Develop project scopes, fee proposals, staffing plans, schedules, execution strategies, and additional-service proposals
Participate in business development and marketing, including proposals, interviews, client relationships, and industry events
Identify opportunities within existing client relationships and communicate them to leadership
Mentor Project Managers, Associate Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other team members
Provide feedback and professional development support
Participate in Technical Advisory Groups and improve engineering standards, project management practices, QA/QC procedures, technical resources, and delivery processes
Identify lessons learned and implement improved project management and engineering practices
Promote consistency in project execution, client service, technical quality, and communication
Support Project Executives with resource planning, project portfolio discussions, client strategy, and organizational initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or Architectural Engineering from an accredited university
Master’s degree in Structural Engineering preferred
Typically ten or more years of relevant structural engineering experience, including significant project management experience
Professional Engineer (PE) and/or Structural Engineer (SE) licensure required
Experience independently managing large, complex, high-profile, and/or fast-paced structural engineering projects
Experience managing project scope, fees and budgets, schedules, staffing, additional services, resource planning, and overall project financial performance
Advanced knowledge of structural engineering principles, structural systems, building codes, design standards, construction practices, and project delivery
Strong technical judgment on complex structural analysis, design, constructability, coordination, and construction-related issues
Ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate Project Managers, Associate Project Managers, engineers, BIM/modeling team members, and technical specialists
Ability to provide leadership and project management guidance to Project Managers and Associate Project Managers
Ability to anticipate project risks, evaluate impacts, develop solutions, and communicate significant issues and recommendations
Advanced understanding of architectural, structural, MEP/FP, and other discipline construction documents and multidisciplinary coordination
Experience leading client and external project meetings and communicating complex technical, project, contractual, and schedule matters
Strong understanding of professional services agreements, project scope, additional services, staffing, schedules, project progress, budgets, and financial performance
Ability to develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to client retention, repeat business, and continued client engagement
Ability to develop project scopes, fees, staffing plans, schedules, and execution strategies for complex structural engineering projects
Ability to identify business development opportunities, support pursuits and proposals, and represent Apex professionally
Ability to manage multiple complex projects, teams, priorities, and client relationships while maintaining accountability for quality, schedule, financial performance, and communication
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, decision-making, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
Ability to provide direction, constructive feedback, mentorship, and professional development support
Ability to balance technical leadership, project management, client service, business development, and staff development
Demonstrated commitment to client service, technical excellence, staff development, collaboration, business development, and continuous improvement
Diploma/Certificate
American Citizenship/Legally able to work in the United States of America

Benefits

Comp & perks

Collaborative environment
Access to groundbreaking projects utilizing Accelerated Project Deliver™
Fully equipped gym
Golf simulator
Coffee house/café
Family-friendly hybrid work schedule
Paid maternity and paternity leave
$5,000 in annual tuition assistance to pay off student loans
Orange Theory membership or access to in-house gym
Three dedicated hours each week for mental and physical health
Generous vacation, sick, and personal time
Relocation assistance for moving to the Nashville or St. Louis area
Continuous learning opportunities
Career development programs