Structural Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is an established engineering firm founded in 1976 with offices across Iowa. Their areas of focus include structural engineering, civil engineering, land surveying, and 3D scanning. They deliver unique technical solutions and outstanding service — and are now seeking a Structural Engineer Project Manager to join their growing team as they enter a period of firm growth.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering from an accredited college or university

• Professional Engineer (PE) required, Structural Engineer (SE) preferred

• Strong proficiency with structural analysis tools and principles involved in the production of technical plans, reports, drawings, and models

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in structural engineering focused on structures and project management

• Proven experience in project and client management skills including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and client relations to cultivate repetitive business

• Structural engineering position is in-person at the Coralville office location

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Team-oriented with excellent communication skills across clients and disciplines

• Superior written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare and present project proposals and technical reports

• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities with experience managing successful project teams

• Proficient in: RISA 3D, Bluebeam, Revit, Navisworks, and Microsoft Office Suite

RESPONSIBILITIES

Structural Engineer Project Manager will:

• Design structural solutions for industrial, commercial, and institutional projects — with primary focus on industrial. Structures primarily constructed using structural steel. Experience with wood, masonry, and concrete structure design preferred

• Simultaneously manage multiple projects that vary in scale and complexity and set priorities for staff and subconsultants. Manage project costs through effective time management and planning

• Able to travel to sites throughout the upper Midwest to verify field conditions, constructability of designs, and assist in resolving on-site problems

• Interpret and guide design from domestic and foreign structural building codes

• Develop new client relationships and engage in business development practices to maintain existing client relationships and subconsultant partnerships and leverage those relationships for ongoing and new project work

• Prepare written proposals for new projects including developing scope of work and fees for structural aspects as well as scope development for subconsultants

• Prepare reports, designs, and drawings; redline comments for Revit Designers; review submittals and shop drawings for conformance to design specifications

• Apply a comprehensive knowledge of structural engineering principals, provide mentorship to junior structural engineers, encourage professional growth, and contribute to a collaborative team culture

• Complete QA/QC reviews, ensuring compliance with building codes and standards, and documenting design choices

• Act as the main contact for clients and projects, coordinating with architects, contractors, consultants and stakeholders

• Engage in and promote company culture and continuous improvement initiatives

• Project types include: steel, concrete, and masonry industrial buildings; complex cast-in-place concrete foundations/walls; wood-framed commercial and multipurpose complexes; residential buildings; and historical retrofits.