What are the responsibilities and job description for the Structural Project Manager position at LVI Associates?
A well‑established, multi‑disciplinary civil and structural engineering firm with more than 40 years of service across the Midwest is growing their Structural team. They deliver community‑focused solutions in transportation, building structures, site development, water resources, ADA planning, and surveying. Their portfolio includes hundreds of bridge designs, thousands of miles of roadway and sidewalk improvements, and community‑defining projects for municipalities, campuses, and public spaces.
With four office locations across Illinois and Missouri, they are known for their culture of integrity, technical excellence, and long‑standing client relationships. Leadership continuity is a hallmark of the firm, with many project managers rising through the organization over decades.
The firm is seeking a Structural Project Manager to join its growing Building Structures team. This role focuses on delivering structural engineering services for building‑related projects across municipal, educational, commercial, and community sectors. You will manage projects from concept through construction, coordinate with internal multi‑discipline teams, collaborate with architects and public clients, and provide mentorship to developing engineers.
- Lead the planning, analysis, and design of building structural systems
- Coordinate project scopes, schedules, budgets, and documentation
- Serve as client liaison and ensure successful project delivery
- Conduct site reviews, assessments, and field observations as required
- Mentor junior engineers in technical development and project execution
- Work collaboratively with other civil, structural, transportation, and site development teams
The Building Structures group supports a wide range of impactful projects, including:
- Municipal and public service facilities
- Educational and campus structures
- Commercial building renovations and expansions
- Structural rehabilitation and settlement remediation
- Campus quads, civic plazas, ADA improvements, and community spaces
These projects contribute directly to community development, accessibility, and long‑term infrastructure resilience.
Award‑Winning Work
The firm recently earned an ACEC Honor Award for a major roadway improvement project - highlighting their excellence in infrastructure and multi‑disciplinary project delivery.
Employees have a direct stake in the company's long‑term success through a competitive ESOP structure.
- Up to 3 remote days per week
- Flexible start times between 7:00-9:00 a.m.
- Supportive of adjusted hours to ease commute burdens
- Ability to work from the office closest to home when aligned with team and mentoring needs
- Long‑tenured leadership and mentorship culture
- Broad exposure to multi‑discipline collaboration
- Opportunity to influence department development
- Stable workload management with balanced project assignment
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
- Professional Engineer (PE) preferred
- 5 years of relevant structural engineering experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage building‑related structural projects
- Strong communication and client‑facing skills
- Ability to mentor developing engineers
Missouri-based office (St. Louis region), with hybrid work options and flexible reporting aligned with project teams.
Salary : $110,000 - $150,000