About the Role
DCI Engineers is seeking a Structural Engineering Project Manager in our Austin, TX office to lead complex building projects, mentor junior engineers, collaborate across teams, and develop lasting client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Lead building projects from start to finish
- Develop, coordinate, and direct the production of engineering project documents
- Prepare fee proposals and contracts
- Develop workload and scheduling projections for project staff
- Oversee calculations, design, and analysis of project elements
- Collaborate with engineers and BIM Designers to coordinate design details and construction document requirements
- Perform or oversee construction observations and prepare reports
- Review shop drawings during construction
- Evaluate additional service requests, manage billing, and coordinate permit responses and construction support
- Develop and maintain strong client relationships
Requirements
- 1-4 years of structural project management experience
- 4+ years of structural design engineering experience
- Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university
- PE license required
- Experience designing and managing projects using steel, concrete, wood, and masonry
- Experience with building evaluations, renovations, and seismic retrofits
- Skilled in designing all categories of lateral and gravity framing systems across building types and materials
- Strong time management skills and ability to juggle multiple projects
- Experience leading and mentoring junior engineers and coordinating with BIM Designers
- Desire to provide excellent service and build long-term client relationships
- Strong communication skills with clients and internal project teams
Skills
- Structural project management
- Structural design engineering
- Steel design
- Concrete design
- Wood design
- Masonry design
- Building evaluations
- Renovations
- Seismic retrofits
- Lateral framing systems
- Gravity framing systems
- Time management
- Mentoring junior engineers
- Coordination with BIM Designers
- Client relationship building
- Communication
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-4 years of structural project management experience
- 4+ years of structural design engineering experience
Education Level
- Civil Engineering or Architectural Engineering degree from an ABET-accredited university
- PE license required
- Master’s degree preferred
- SE license preferred
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary + bonus opportunities
Benefits
- Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Tax-advantaged savings account options
- Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Life, AD&D, and supplemental coverage
- 401(k) with annual company contribution
- 8 paid holidays (including 1 floating holiday)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Paid parental leave
- Commuter benefits (where available)
- Health & Fitness Program
- Cell phone benefit
- Seminar and licensing reimbursements
About the Company
- DCI Engineers has 20+ offices across the United States and 35+ years of experience.
- We value collaboration, innovation, and a lifestyle you crave.
- We challenge employees to step outside the box, provide creative solutions, and deliver exceptional value to projects.
- We foster a supportive and entrepreneurial culture where mentorship, professional growth, and work/life balance are a priority.
