Senior Project Manager - Overland Park, Kansas

About the role

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) oversees the entire structural design process from inception to completion. The SPM applies engineering standards and leverages industry-specific software to manage design and documentation tasks. With expertise in structural engineering concepts and building codes, the Senior PM supervises project work, coordinates with clients, architects, and other team members and provides creative solutions within the project framework. Additionally, they handle cost and personnel estimation, proposal preparation, while contributing to project staffing discussions.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering projects from concept through construction, ensuring technical excellence, quality, budget compliance, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee the design and analysis of structural systems using industry-standard software, including STAAD.Pro, RAM, ABAQUS, and AutoCAD.
• Supervise and mentor engineers, BIM technicians, and project team members, providing technical guidance, training, and quality oversight throughout the project lifecycle.
• Manage the preparation and review of structural calculations, construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, and technical reports.
• Coordinate structural designs with clients, architects, contractors, municipal agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams to achieve project objectives.
• Review RFIs, contractor submittals, and construction documents, providing practical solutions and ensuring alignment with design intent.
• Monitor project schedules, staffing needs, resource allocation, and project budgets while proactively addressing challenges and maintaining project momentum.
• Develop creative engineering solutions, identify critical project risks, and lead teams through complex technical problem-solving efforts.
• Prepare fee proposals, participate in contract and scope reviews, and contribute to project budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, support business development initiatives, and help generate new opportunities through networking, industry involvement, presentations, and thought leadership.
• Lead project meetings, presentations