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-timeCreve Coeur • Missouri • United StatesSenior💰 $160,000 - $180,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates advanced knowledge in Structural Engineering principles, project management, and client relationship management, with a strong focus on delivering complex engineering projects on time and within budget. Capable of leading multidisciplinary teams and providing technical leadership while ensuring high standards of quality and client satisfaction.

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Project ManagementStructural EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) LicenseClient Relationship ManagementMultidisciplinary Team Leadership

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Hard Skills

Structural AnalysisDesign StandardsConstruction PracticesProject Scope DevelopmentBudget ManagementSchedulingResource PlanningQA/QC ProcessesRisk ManagementBusiness Development

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationDecision-MakingProblem-SolvingMentorship

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Structural Engineer (SE)

Industry Keywords

Civil EngineeringArchitectural EngineeringBuilding CodesConstruction DocumentsClient EngagementTechnical ExcellenceContinuous ImprovementMultidisciplinary CoordinationProject DeliveryClient 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
Manage project scope, fees, budgets, schedules, staffing, deliverables, coordination, client communication, and execution strategy
Establish project execution plans, schedules, staffing strategies, internal milestones, and priorities
Monitor financial performance, staffing, progress, remaining effort, and overall project health
Identify scope changes, additional services, contractual concerns, and factors affecting fee, schedule, staffing, or profitability
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate Project Managers, Associate Project Managers, Project Engineers, BIM/modeling team members, and technical specialists
Provide technical leadership for structural analysis, design, modeling, constructability, coordination, and construction-related issues
Oversee deliverables and QA/QC processes
Coordinate with architects, MEP/FP consultants, contractors, fabricators, owners, and other project participants
Lead external project 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-related risks
Escalate significant project risks and provide recommendations for resolution
Develop project scopes, fee proposals, staffing plans, schedules, execution strategies, and additional service proposals
Participate in business development and marketing, including client relationships, proposals, interviews, and industry events
Identify opportunities within existing client relationships and communicate them to Apex leadership
Mentor Project Managers, Associate Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other team members
Provide feedback and support professional development
Participate in Apex 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
Support Project Executives with resource planning, 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
Demonstrated experience independently managing large, complex, high-profile, and/or fast-paced structural engineering projects
Demonstrated 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 and ability to provide direction 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 effective leadership and project management guidance to Project Managers and Associate Project Managers
Ability to anticipate project risks, evaluate potential impacts, develop solutions, and communicate significant issues and recommendations
Advanced understanding of architectural, structural, MEP/FP, and other discipline construction documents and multidisciplinary coordination requirements
Experience leading client and external project meetings and communicating complex technical, project, contractual, and schedule-related matters
Strong understanding of professional services agreements, project scope, additional services, staffing, schedules, project progress, budgets, and financial performance
Ability to develop and maintain strong 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 clear direction, constructive feedback, mentorship, and professional development support
Ability to balance technical leadership, project management, client service, business development, and staff development responsibilities
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
Cutting-edge structural engineering 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 tuition assistance annually to payoff 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