Job Description

Senior Structural Engineer / Project Manager

Chicago, IL | Illinois SE Required | Leadership & Ownership Opportunity

Lead complex building projects. Develop exceptional engineers. Build toward executive leadership and ownership.

An established structural engineering firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineer / Project Manager with approximately 10–15 years of experience who is ready for greater influence over projects, people, and the future of the firm.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished structural engineer who wants meaningful responsibility today—and a path toward senior leadership and ownership.

Why Make the Move?

• Executive growth: Opportunity to advance into executive leadership as your contributions and responsibilities grow.

• Ownership potential: Shareholder opportunities that allow you to participate in the firm’s long-term success.

• Meaningful influence: Take a larger role in technical decisions, project delivery, client relationships, and team development.

• Strong team culture: Join experienced colleagues in a collaborative environment with strong retention.

• Mentorship at every level: Receive support from established leaders while developing the next generation of engineers.

• Work-life balance: Build your career with a firm that values your life outside the office.

• Competitive rewards: Competitive compensation, performance-based bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

What You’ll Do

• Lead structural building projects from concept through construction.

• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical quality.

• Serve as a trusted resource for clients, architects, and project partners.

• Guide structural analysis, design, and construction document preparation.

• Mentor engineers and strengthen the team’s technical capabilities.

• Help shape project standards, team development, and the firm’s continued growth.

Project opportunities span commercial, mixed-use, corporate, cultural, education, healthcare, historic, industrial, residential, high-rise, sports and recreation, and worship facilities.

What You Bring

• Active Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) license required.

• Approximately 10–15 years of relevant structural building design experience.

• Demonstrated success managing projects and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

• Strong technical judgment and a commitment to quality.

• Clear communication skills and the ability to build lasting client relationships.

• A desire to mentor others and grow into broader leadership responsibilities.

Ready for Greater Ownership of Your Career?

Let’s discuss how your experience and goals align with this opportunity. All inquiries will be handled confidentially.

David Meyer

Civil Engineering Recruiter

GPAC | Growing People and Companies

david.meyer@gogpac.com | (605) 610-4543

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.