Structural Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Bennett & Pless

For more than 60 years, Bennett & Pless has delivered structural engineering solutions across a wide range of markets. With offices across the Southeast and Midwest, we combine the resources of a growing firm with a collaborative culture, technical excellence, and a commitment to developing our people.

The Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer/Project Manager to join our Atlanta office and play a key role in its continued growth. You'll lead complex and diverse structural projects, mentor engineers, strengthen client relationships, and help expand Bennett & Pless' presence in the market.

Typical projects would range widely; from general commercial and mixed-use facilities, industrial/manufacturing facilities, schools and higher education facilities, medical facilities, data centers and mission critical facilities. Projects will include new structures, analysis/repair of existing damaged structures, and adaptive re-use of facilities for renovation and new functionality.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading projects while remaining actively involved in structural design. At Bennett & Pless, Project Managers continue to do the engineering work they enjoy while building client relationships, mentoring engineers, and leading projects from concept through completion.

Responsibilities :

• Lead the design and analysis of structural systems for projects across multiple market sectors.
• Manage structural engineering projects and lead project teams, ensuring successful deliver through compliance, client requirements, QA/QC standards, budgets, and schedules. 
• Coordinate with clients, architects, contractors, and project partners through all phases of design and construction.
• Prepare and review engineering analyses, design calculations, and construction documents, ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
• Oversee drafting and review of BIM and AutoCAD plans torepresentdesigns accurately.
• Develop cost-effective and innovative design solutions whileparticipatingin proposal and RFI preparation.
• Mentor and oversee junior engineers and designers byprovidingtechnical guidance, coaching, and quality reviews.
• Perform facility analyses, site reviews, and moderate design tasks for a variety of structural systems and materials.
• Utilize industry-standard software such as Revit, RISA, and ETABS for design and documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering,structuralengineering, ora relatedfield.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license. 
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience. 
• Experience managing structural engineering projects, leading project teams, and successfully balancing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective client and team relationships. 
• Proficiencywith Revit and structural analysis/modeling software used in the design of building structures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural Engineering ora relatedfield.
• Structural Engineer (SE) license. 
• Experience withmasonry, wind design,wood design, and/or other specialized structural systems. 

Why Join Bennett & Pless

We believe growth and culture go hand in hand.

As Bennett & Pless continues to grow, experienced engineers have opportunities to expand their influence, build lasting client relationships, and help shape the future of the organization. We invest in our people through meaningful work, mentoring, technical development, leadership opportunities, and a collaborative culture where people are encouraged to learn, contribute, and succeed together.

Benefits

• Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off and paid parental leave
• Flexible schedules
• Tuition reimbursement
• Wellness allowance
• Career and leadership development opportunities

If you're looking for an opportunity to lead meaningful projects, continue growing professionally, and make an impact within a growing firm, we'd love to hear from you.

Bennett & Pless is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.