Senior Project Manager - Overland Park, Kansas

DeSimone Consulting Engineering•Overland Park, KS

32d•$118,204 - $133,863

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager oversees structural design projects from inception through completion and construction. The role applies engineering standards, structural engineering concepts, building codes, and industry-specific software to manage design and documentation. The Senior Project Manager supervises project work, coordinates with clients, architects, contractors, and multidisciplinary teams, and develops creative solutions within project requirements. The position also handles cost and personnel estimates, proposal preparation, staffing discussions, project financial management, and client development. This is a salaried, exempt position based in Overland Park, Kansas.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field and 12 or more years of relevant experience in structural analysis, building design, and project management; alternatively, a master’s degree in a related field and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
At least 9 years of experience performing and supervising structural engineering design and analysis projects.
At least 9 years of experience using STAAD.Pro, RAM, ABAQUS for finite element modeling, and AutoCAD.
Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Extensive experience in structural steel design and experience with concrete, masonry, wood, and light-gauge steel structures.
Demonstrated project management experience, including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, resource planning, and client coordination.
Deep knowledge of local and national building codes, industry standards, and structural engineering best practices.
Experience preparing and managing construction document packages, including plans, details, schedules, specifications, and related deliverables.
Understanding of construction administration, contractor coordination, shop drawing review, RFI responses, and submittal review.
Ability to lead, mentor, and develop engineering teams and foster a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving abilities, including the capacity to develop practical engineering solutions.
Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and negotiation skills for communicating with clients, consultants, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
Business acumen and experience supporting proposals, project financial management, client development, and business growth initiatives.
Self-motivated leadership, professionalism, accountability, sound judgment, and commitment to technical excellence.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Structural Engineering or a related field.
Structural Engineer (SE) license.

Responsibilities

Lead structural engineering projects from concept through construction, ensuring technical excellence, quality, budget compliance, and timely delivery.
Oversee the design and analysis of structural systems using STAAD.Pro, RAM, ABAQUS, and AutoCAD.
Supervise and mentor engineers, BIM technicians, and project team members, providing technical guidance, training, and quality oversight.
Prepare and review structural calculations, construction documents, specifications, shop drawings, and technical reports.
Coordinate structural designs with clients, architects, contractors, municipal agencies, and multidisciplinary project teams.
Review RFIs, contractor submittals, and construction documents, offering practical solutions consistent with design intent.
Monitor schedules, staffing, resource allocation, and budgets, proactively addressing challenges and maintaining project progress.
Develop engineering solutions, identify project risks, and lead teams through complex technical problem-solving.
Prepare fee proposals, participate in contract and scope reviews, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance.
Build and maintain client relationships and support business development through networking, industry involvement, presentations, and thought leadership.
Lead project meetings, presentations, and stakeholder discussions, promoting clear communication and accountability.
Promote collaboration, accountability, professional development, and continuous improvement.
Contribute to project staffing discussions and estimate project costs and personnel needs.