Job Description

Senior Structural Engineering Manager

Chicago, IL | Hybrid Opportunity

Lead a Growing Structural Practice. Make an Impact.

A leading employee-owned engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Structural Engineering Manager to lead and grow its structural practice in the Chicago market.

This is an opportunity for an experienced structural engineer who enjoys combining technical leadership, team development, client relationships, and business growth. You will play a key role in shaping the direction of the practice while mentoring engineers and delivering high-quality projects.

What You’ll Do

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of structural engineers and designers.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight on structural engineering projects.
• Support project delivery, quality control, staffing, and resource planning.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Identify new opportunities and contribute to business development efforts.
• Support proposals, presentations, and strategic growth initiatives.
• Partner with leadership to expand the structural engineering practice.

What They’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years of structural engineering experience.
• Illinois Structural Engineer (SE) license preferred.
• Experience managing projects and leading engineering teams.
• Strong technical background with proven leadership ability.
• Ability to mentor staff and build lasting client relationships.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with interest in practice growth.

Why This Opportunity?

Join a respected engineering organization where you can:

• Take ownership of a growing structural practice.
• Lead talented professionals and develop future engineers.
• Work on diverse, challenging projects.
• Have a direct impact on business growth and company success.
• Build a long-term career with an employee-focused organization.

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $125,000–$150,000(Based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit.)

Benefits include:

• Employee ownership opportunities
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Parental leave
• Flexible spending plans
• Leadership development opportunities
• Training and mentorship programs

Confidential Opportunity

If you are a structural engineering leader looking for your next opportunity to influence, lead, and grow, this is a conversation worth having.

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.