Structural Engineer Project Leader | Senior Project Manager
Schaefer
Operations
Cincinnati, OH, USA
Posted on Mar 7, 2026
Description
At Schaefer, we’re collaborative, hard-working and innovative in the office and in our communities. We’re looking for a creative leader to join our fast-paced team to work on national public and private projects. Our engineers crave knowledge and cultivate new skills designing diverse structures. We hire individuals that bring their best every day.
The Schaefer Phoenix team is primed for growth in our new, expanded office location at 2800 North Central Avenue.
Scope of Work
At Schaefer, we believe our people do their best work with flexibility + connection. All team members have the option of working a hybrid schedule - in-person for greater collaboration + connection, and remotely for heads-down work + work/life balance. We value results over rigid schedules and trust our team members to manage their time in a way that supports both firm goals + individual effectiveness.
Schaefer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
At Schaefer, we’re collaborative, hard-working and innovative in the office and in our communities. We’re looking for a creative leader to join our fast-paced team to work on national public and private projects. Our engineers crave knowledge and cultivate new skills designing diverse structures. We hire individuals that bring their best every day.
The Schaefer Phoenix team is primed for growth in our new, expanded office location at 2800 North Central Avenue.
Scope of Work
- Lead multiple projects that vary in size and complexity as the Project Manager or Project Leader
- Provide technical guidance, mentoring, and developmental feedback for project teams
- Design and detail efficient structures that are code compliant, accurate and of high quality
- Develop strong client relationships and engage in business development practices to leverage those partnerships for ongoing project work
- Manage project cost through effective planning and prioritization
- 10+ years of structural engineering experience, demonstrating growth in project management experience and diverse buildings projects
- Proven ability to build and manage successful project teams
- Strong client relationship experience and the ability to manage complex projects
- PE or SE license
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (civil, structural) from an accredited university. A master’s degree focused in civil or structural engineering is preferred
- Medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Bonus eligibility
- Stock ownership
- Training + development budget
- Educational and licensure financial assistance
- Flexible work hours + remote work opportunities
- Project and management responsibilities at all experience levels
- New employee mentoring
- Design with the latest software and workstation
- Regular office social events
At Schaefer, we believe our people do their best work with flexibility + connection. All team members have the option of working a hybrid schedule - in-person for greater collaboration + connection, and remotely for heads-down work + work/life balance. We value results over rigid schedules and trust our team members to manage their time in a way that supports both firm goals + individual effectiveness.
Schaefer is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, religion, national origin, disability status, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
