Structural Project Manager

About the role

This role is designed for experienced Structural engineers who thrive in technical leadership, project management, and client-facing roles. As a Structural Project Manager, you will have primary responsibility for project execution, staff leadership, and client relationships—while playing a key role in shaping the continued growth and direction of CBBEL’s Structural Group.

Responsibilities

• Design & Technical Leadership:
  • Lead the structural design of complex projects, including preparation and oversight of plans, specifications, calculations, and cost estimates.
  • Review and approve design work prepared by Structural Project Engineers and Design Engineers.
  • Apply value engineering principles and innovative materials or methods where appropriate.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
  • Led or oversee bridge and structural inspections and inspection reporting efforts.
• Project Management & Delivery:
  • Serve as Project Manager for structural projects from concept through construction.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and invoicing to meet internal and client expectations.
  • Cook up and coordinate with utilities, agencies, subconsultants, and internal multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Oversee QA/QC processes and ensure adherence to CBBEL quality standards.
  • Anticipate and resolve technical, schedule, and coordination challenges proactively.
• Client, Business & Team Leadership:
  • Act as the primary point of contact for clients, contractors, and agency partners.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive communication and trusted technical guidance.
  • Mentor and develop junior engineers and support staff through coaching and technical oversight.
  • Contribute to proposal development, including scope definition, fee development, and technical content.
  • Contribute to business development efforts by leveraging existing relationships and identifying new opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering or a related field.
• At least 8 years of progressive experience in structural engineering, with demonstrated project management responsibility.
• Structural Engineer (SE) licensure, or ability and commitment to obtain SE licensure within 2 years of hire date, with exam preparation support from CBBEL preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure in the State of Illinois preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with OpenRoads Designer (ORD), MicroStation, or similar civil/structural design platforms.
• Familiarity with structural analysis and design software such as Enercalc, RISA 3D, OpenBridge Designer, Merlin Dash, AASHTOWare, or comparable tools.
• Familiarity with the AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, the IDOT Bridge and Culvert Manuals and the Illinois Tollway Structure Design Manual.

Qualifications

Not specified.

Skills

• Structural design and analysis.
• Project management.
• Client relationship building.
• Technical leadership.
• Communication and organizational skills.
• Software proficiency.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Not specified.

Schedule

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Christopher B. Burke Engineering, Ltd. (CBBEL)

Equal Opportunity Employer.