Structural Engineering Project Manager

Job Title: Structural Engineering Project Lead

Job Description

This role leads and grows a high-performing structural engineering team while serving as Structural Engineer of Record on complex projects across the United States. You will oversee project execution, drive technical excellence, ensure compliance with building codes and industry standards, and actively contribute to business development and strategic growth of the structural engineering department.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and designers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
• Serve as the Structural Engineer of Record (SEOR) on projects throughout the United States, providing technical leadership and accountability.
• Oversee project execution, including staffing, workload planning, and quality assurance, to ensure projects are delivered on time and within scope.
• Review project scope and develop detailed structural engineering fee proposals for new opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients throughout the entire project lifecycle to achieve project objectives.
• Ensure all structural designs comply with applicable building codes, industry standards, and engineering best practices.
• Drive technical excellence and continuous improvement within the structural engineering department, promoting innovation and best-in-class solutions.
• Support business development initiatives by contributing technical expertise, building strong client relationships, and identifying new opportunities.
• Participate in strategic planning activities to help guide the growth and direction of the structural engineering department.
• Coordinate with construction and design teams to support effective construction management and successful project delivery.

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience in structural engineering, including design and construction-related activities.
• Minimum of 10 years of structural engineering experience, with a proven track record of successful project delivery.
• Demonstrated experience leading projects and managing engineering teams, including staffing and workload planning.
• Strong proficiency in structural design, including application of relevant codes and standards.
• Experience with Revit and related design tools used in structural engineering and building design.
• Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering, with a structural emphasis preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Ability to obtain engineering licensure across multiple jurisdictions in the United States and Canada.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with architects, engineers, project managers, and clients.
• Proven leadership and mentoring abilities, with a focus on developing engineering and design talent.
• Solid understanding of project management principles as they relate to structural engineering and construction management.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience supporting business development initiatives and contributing to fee proposal preparation.
• Exp. in construction management and coordination with field teams.
• Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships over the course of multiple projects.
• Experience participating in strategic planning and departmental growth initiatives.
• Commitment to continuous improvement, technical excellence, and adoption of industry best practices.
• Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams that include architects, engineers, and project managers.

Work Environment

The role operates in a professional engineering environment that blends office-based design work with close collaboration across multidisciplinary project teams. You will work with modern structural design tools and Revit-based workflows, engaging regularly with architects, engineers, project managers, and construction professionals throughout the project lifecycle. The position involves managing multiple projects simultaneously, balancing technical leadership with team development and strategic planning responsibilities. Standard business hours are expected, with flexibility to support project deadlines and client needs as required. The culture emphasizes technical excellence, collaboration, mentorship, and continuous improvement within the structural engineering department.

This is a Permanent position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

The pay range for this position is $160000.00 - $165000.00/yr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, paid time off, paid parental leave, 401K match, profit sharing, end-of-year bonus plan, remote work flexibility, tuition reimbursement, on-site fitness center, free parking and more. Strong culture that encourages and enables continuous improvement and professional development. The A&E firm allocates 40 hours of professional development each year to their internal employees Commitment to employment objection which means they don't layoff due to a lack of work The A&E firm's #1 value is focused on being the #1 place to work. Their average job tenure is 12-15 years

This is a Permanent position based out of Cincinnati, OH.

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

This is a fully onsite position in Cincinnati,OH.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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