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Project Manager- Structural Engineering

Company:
Bennett & Pless Inc
Location:
Winter Garden, FL, 34787
Posted:
June 17, 2025
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Description:

Job Description

Who We Are:

Bennett & Pless is a growing Structural Engineering Consulting firm with a 61-year track record of being one of the leading firms in the Southeast in the niche markets we practice. We have been nominated 8 consecutive years in a row as a best firm to work for and have offices in Atlanta, Sarasota, Charlotte, Chattanooga, Dallas Knoxville, Nashville, Orlando, Loudoun and Raleigh. Our projects range in scope from simple site inspections to the design of a new facility, and we work at each stage – feasibility studies, conceptual design, detailed design, and construction administration. Together, our 10 offices have created an energized engineering powerhouse offering enhanced capabilities to our ever-growing client base.

What You Will Do:

We have an opportunity for a Project Manager to join our growing team in our Orlando office. This role would primarily focus on providing technical and project management leadership on varied project scales in addition to business development in the Orlando market. The Project Manager is expected to have a strong knowledge of structural engineering design principles in order to manage project budget, schedule, and team resources. Typical projects would range from existing building expansions/modifications to +800,000SF new building designs. The applicant should be outgoing with wants to do business development in addition to in office engineering. This is a client facing position with expectations for generating work.

Responsibilities:

Managing day-to-day client relationships

Offering cost-effective solutions to clients

Making quick decision based on limited information

Expanding our target base

Securing new work in various markets

Working with a small team that focuses on unique and challenging projects

Directly impact the goals and strategic vision for the team

Potential to quickly grow within the role and the opportunity to lead the team

What We Are Looking For:

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering or Master’s in Structural Engineering

8+ years of experience in the building structural design industry

Active Professional Engineer license in Florida

Experience in Revit.

Experience with industry standard software, including but not limited to Microsoft products, Bentley (RAM) products, RISA, EnerCalc, Adapt, etc.

Thorough knowledge of commercial building code and applicable structural design code material references.

Active member of professional and technical societies preferred.

Previous project management / client management experience is a plus

Skills and Competencies:

Thorough understanding of building design and construction, most specifically detailing of structural steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, etc.

Strong communication skills, both verbal and written are required

Ability to identify applicable codes in project-specific jurisdictions and apply to the project.

Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, manage multiple projects, tasks, and deadlines, and bring each to successful completion

Thrive in a fast-paced, self-directed environment

What We Offer:

At Bennett & Pless, our vision is to be a place where employees thrive. We’re a growing firm committed to empowering employees without sacrificing work/life balance. Our culture is the center of making us who we are and it’s our priority to make employees feel accepted and valued.

As a firm, we are highly supportive of the development of our employees. Every year, we kick off Career Development Planning where employees create tailored development goals. Goals are regularly assessed throughout the year to allow employees to advance towards their career growth objectives. We also have monthly Bennett and Pless learning sessions where our senior Engineers and Specialists share their knowledge on a broad variety of subjects.

We have an employee-focused benefits package that includes:

Company-paid medical, dental and vision coverage for the employee

Health savings and flex spending accounts

Group short-term & long-term disability; life and A&D insurance

Paid parental leave for mothers and fathers

Tuition reimbursement program

401(k) matching

Monthly wellness allowance

Paid time off & paid holidays

Flexible schedules, including summer hours

Annual company retreat

If you are interested in a place where you can thrive and make a career at Bennett & Pless, come join our unique culture!

Bennett & Pless is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment and we prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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