Structural Engineer - Project Manager

Original job posting

Lead structural engineering projects from planning through completion, managing scopes, budgets, and schedules. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients while ensuring technical deliverables meet quality standards and building codes.

Job details

JMT Consultants is a North American-based global leader specializing in steel and concrete design solutions. Services include pre-construction modeling, structural design support, steel and concrete detailing, connection and stair engineering, panel book detailing, estimate modeling, and BIM management. We are looking for an experienced Structural Engineer – Project Manager to lead structural engineering projects from initial planning and design through completion. The successful candidate will combine strong structural engineering knowledge with excellent project management, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. This position requires someone who can manage multiple projects, coordinate internal and external teams, maintain project schedules and budgets, and ensure that technical deliverables meet client requirements, applicable codes, and company quality standards. The ideal candidate is commercially aware, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of projects and client relationships. A strong understanding of structural steel design, fabrication, detailing, and construction processes will be particularly valuable in this role. What you’ll do: Manage structural engineering projects from kickoff through design, coordination, delivery, and closeout. Lead client and stakeholder communication, coordinating with consultants, contractors, fabricators, detailers, and erectors. Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, deliverables, and engineering hours while proactively addressing project risks. Design, analyze, and review structural systems while providing technical leadership and oversight to project teams. Review calculations, drawings, specifications, and other engineering deliverables for accuracy, quality, and code compliance. Coordinate structural engineering requirements with detailing, fabrication, erection, architectural, and other disciplines. Manage RFIs, design revisions, scope changes, technical issues, and change orders throughout the project lifecycle. Lead project meetings and clearly communicate project status, priorities, risks, and decisions. Support proposals, scopes of work, fee estimates, schedules, and project planning. Mentor junior engineers and technical staff while promoting quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Build strong client relationships through responsive communication and successful project delivery. Work on projects designed to CISC and AISC standards, with AISC projects led through our U.S. company. What makes you stand out: Experience with Tekla Structural Designer, Excel, IDEA StatiCa, Bluebeam, RISA Suite, Revit, or RAM Connection is an asset. Strong structural engineering background with knowledge of building codes, design standards, materials, and construction practices. Proven ability to manage engineering projects, schedules, budgets, priorities, and multidisciplinary teams. Strong knowledge of structural steel design, detailing, fabrication, and erection. Ability to balance technical requirements with constructability, schedule, budget, and client expectations. Strong leadership, decision-making, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Commercial awareness with an understanding of project costs, engineering hours, schedules, and profitability. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build strong client and stakeholder relationships. Proactive, detail-oriented, and capable of successfully managing multiple projects simultaneously. Experience working with architects, consultants, contractors, steel fabricators, detailers, and erectors is an asset. A desire to continue developing technical, leadership, and project management expertise. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering. Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering is considered an asset. Licensed Professional Engineer (P.Eng.) in Canada, or eligible for registration. Minimum 4+ years of structural engineering experience, with demonstrated project coordination or project management responsibilities. Strong experience in structural steel design and construction. Experience managing project schedules, deliverables, budgets, and client communication. Working knowledge of applicable Canadian building codes and structural design standards. Knowledge of AISC standards and U.S. structural steel projects is considered an asset. Must be legally eligible to work in Canada. Must be able and willing to travel to the United States as required. Why Work for JMT Consultants? We Offer: Competitive Salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions Annual Bonus Opportunities tied to both individual and company performance Comprehensive Benefits Packages designed to support your health and well‑being RRSP Employer Matching Contributions to help you plan confidently for the future Generous Personal Days to maintain balance and recharge Professional Development Opportunities including training, mentorship, and career‑growth pathways An Unbeatable Company Culture built on respect, teamwork, and genuine appreciation Modern, Tech‑Savvy Company‑Provided Equipment to ensure you can do your best work Frequent Team‑Building Events and Activities that strengthen relationships and keep work enjoyable Ready to take the next step with JMT? We’d love to hear from you. Apply with confidence and let’s start the conversation. We appreciate the time all candidates take to apply, but we’ll only reach out to those who make the shortlist for an interview.

What you’ll do

Lead structural engineering projects from planning through completion, managing scopes, budgets, and schedules. Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams and clients while ensuring technical deliverables meet quality standards and building codes.

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering and a P.Eng. license in Canada with at least 4 years of experience. Strong expertise in structural steel design and project coordination is essential.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary • Annual Bonus Opportunities • Comprehensive Benefits Packages • RRSP Employer Matching Contributions • Generous Personal Days • Professional Development Opportunities • Company-Provided Equipment • Team-Building Events

Listed skills

• Risk Management · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Client Relationship Management · Preferred
• coordination · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Structural Engineering
• Project Management
• Structural Steel Design
• Budget Management
• Client Relationship Management
• Technical Leadership
• Code Compliance
• BIM Management
• Resource Planning
• Stakeholder Communication
• Risk Management
• Constructability Analysis
• Mentoring
• Proposal Development
• Technical Review
• Coordination

Job areas

• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Construction
• Consulting