
Project Manager - Dayton, Ohio
Desimone Consulting Engineering
The Role
Overview
Lead structural design and manage projects from concept through construction
Key Responsibilities
- structural design
- design analysis
- schedule management
- budget control
- drawing review
- client coordination
Tasks
Manage project schedules, budgets, and documentation. Review drawings and submittals for accuracy, compliance, and quality. Conduct meetings, provide updates, and facilitate decision-making. Coordinate with clients, architects, and internal teams. Promote a collaborative and high-performing team culture. Supervise and mentor junior engineers and BIM technicians. Support business development through proposals, client relationships, and identifying opportunities. The Project Manager oversees structural design from concept through construction, managing analysis, plans, specifications, and contractor submittals. This role leads junior engineers and BIM technicians, coordinates with clients, architects, and municipal agencies, and ensures projects are delivered on schedule and on budget. Typical projects include industrial, datacenter, warehouse, distribution, and low-rise multi-story buildings, designed using ETABS, RISA, SAP, and RAM. Lead structural design and analysis for diverse building projects. -Manage project schedules, budgets, and documentation. -Review drawings and submittals for accuracy, compliance, and quality. -Conduct meetings, provide updates, and facilitate decision-making. -Coordinate with clients, architects, and internal teams. -Promote a collaborative and high-performing team culture. -Supervise and mentor junior engineers and BIM technicians. -Support business development through proposals, client relationships, and identifying opportunities. -Lead structural design and analysis for diverse building projects.
Requirements
- etabs
- revit
- pe license
- master’s
- 7+ years
- project management
What You Bring
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. Business and project management acumen, including budgeting and resource planning. Professionalism, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality results. Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Strong structural engineering knowledge and proficiency with ETABS, RISA, SAP, and RAM. Leadership skills with experience mentoring teams. -Knowledge of ETABS, SAFE, PCA or other similar design tools. -Master of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering or related field. -Professional Engineer (PE) License. -Proficient in Microsoft Office. -Detail-oriented with strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and team skills. -Bachelor of Science in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering or related field; and ten (10) years of relevant work experience in structural analysis and design of single and low-rise multistory buildings, including project management; or -Experience with Revit and AutoCAD -Minimum 7 years of experience utilizing software packages such as ETABS, RAM, RISA, PCA and SAFE. -Professional Engineer’s (PE) license. -Ability to perform and supervise the design and analysis of mid to high rise buildings utilizing software packages such as ETABS, RAM, RISA, and SAFE. -Master’s degree in Civil, Structural, or Architectural Engineering or related field; and eight (8) years of relevant work experience in structural analysis and design of single and low-rise multistory buildings, including project management. -Excellent communication and collaboration abilities. -Experience in precast and tilt-up buildings desired but not required -Business and project management acumen, including budgeting and resource planning. -Professionalism, accountability, and commitment to delivering high-quality results. -Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and attention to detail. -Strong structural engineering knowledge and proficiency with ETABS, RISA, SAP, and RAM. -Extensive knowledge of local and national building codes and design practices. -Minimum 7 years of experience in performing and supervising the design and analysis of single and low-rise multistory buildings. -Leadership skills with experience mentoring teams. -Knowledge of standard construction practices and the ability to work with contractors to address construction issues.
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Benefits
As a Top Workplace and an ENR-ranked firm, we provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to make an impact—both in your career and in the community. If you’re passionate about innovation, eager to learn, and ready to grow, DeSimone is where your potential meets possibility. At DeSimone, we believe in transparency when it comes to salary and hourly rates for our job postings. Our pay range represents the range of salaries or hourly rates that we think, in good faith, we might be willing to pay, for the posted job in the specified location(s). Generous sign on bonus and relocation allowance! We foster a culture of continuous learning and growth, offering mentorship, professional development, and exposure to groundbreaking technologies. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do—our open, inclusive environment empowers every team member to contribute ideas and shape the future of structural engineering. For this particular position, we expect to hire near the middle of the range. We understand that there may be rare and exceptional circumstances where an external candidate has experience, credentials, or expertise that far exceed those required or expected for the position. In these cases, we may consider paying a salary or rate near the higher end of the range. This position is classified as salaried, exempt. The hiring salary range for this role is anticipated to be $90,000-$110,000 dependent upon experience and qualifications.
The Company
About Desimone Consulting Engineering
-Delivers high-quality, cost-effective engineering solutions with a foundation built on passion and innovation. -A leader in providing structural, MEP, and civil engineering services. -Known for creating innovative designs and implementing complex solutions across various industries. -Expertise spans from commercial skyscrapers to industrial facilities and residential complexes. -Operates across multiple sectors including residential, commercial, infrastructure, and transport. -Renowned for precision, attention to detail, and advanced technical expertise in all projects. -Leverages cutting-edge technology and software for engineering simulations and design modeling.
Sector Specialisms
Buildings
Façade Consulting
Forensic Engineering
Structural Engineering
Construction Consulting
Risk Management
Environmental Risk Management
Project Advisory Services
Dispute Resolution Services
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