Senior Project Manager – Structural

Pape-Dawson

Senior Project Manager leading complex structural engineering projects at Pape-Dawson. Overseeing project execution and client relationships in land development and public works.

Posted 4/15/2026full-timeHouston • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide executive-level oversight for structural projects from concept through construction
Lead multidisciplinary teams and ensure successful delivery of complex, high-impact projects
Establish project strategy, scope, budgets, schedules, and resource plans
Serve as senior technical authority and provide guidance on complex structural design challenges
Oversee construction phase services, including critical issue resolution, client coordination, and risk management
Develop and review high-level technical reports, proposals, and client deliverables
Mentor, supervise, and develop engineering staff and emerging leaders
Act as primary client liaison, building and maintaining long-term relationships with key stakeholders and agencies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s degree preferred)
Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience in structural design, analysis, and project management
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex projects in land development and/or public works, including bridges, water/wastewater facilities, and specialty structures
Advanced proficiency in structural analysis software such as RISA, STAAD, and/or MIDAS
Working knowledge of MicroStation preferred
PMP and/or Envision certification strongly preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

world-class benefits
commitment to overall wellbeing

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural designstructural analysisproject managementbudgetingschedulingresource planningtechnical report developmentclient deliverablesrisk managementissue resolution

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringclient liaisonrelationship buildingteam collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingstrategic planningstakeholder engagementsupervision

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)PMPEnvision