Lead Structural Engineer and Project Manager

About the position

Freese and Nichols is actively seeking a Licensed Structural Engineer to join our team as Project Manager. This position will help expand our growing Structural practice through project execution, client relationships, and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams, ensuring successful project delivery within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Coordinate project activities, including construction administration and quality control.
• Apply project management best practices to achieve project goals.
• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with clients (both internal and external).
• Serve as a trusted advisor, understanding client needs and providing tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to analyze, design, and execute structural projects.
• Oversee the preparation of technical reports, plans, and specifications for concurrent projects.
• Project types may include heavy civil projects (e.g., dams, flood and retaining walls, water treatment facilities, and water transmission facilities) as well as architectural projects (low to mid-rise commercial, educational, and industrial buildings).
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Foster a collaborative work environment that encourages growth and knowledge sharing.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• Licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
• 6+ years of structural design experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Nice-to-haves

• Master's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus on Structural Engineering
• Project Management experience and/or experience on federal projects

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package
• Paid overtime for salaried employees
• Annual bonus
• Access to company cabins in Red River, New Mexico
• Flexible work environment including a hybrid schedule with up to 40% of remote work
• Alternative work schedule program providing a day off every other Friday