Structural Project Manager

At
KPFF Consulting Engineers
, we are more than just an
engineering design firm
. For 65 years
, we have dedicated ourselves to
innovative, sustainable engineering
that shapes the
built environment
and tackles
complex infrastructure challenges
. Our
team culture
emphasizes
balance, growth, and well-being
, supporting each member’s professional journey with
flexibility, generous benefits,and a
collaborative approach
to work-life integration.

With nearly1,500 professionals across 36 offices nationwide
, KPFF’s
decentralized structure
allows each office the
flexibility to pursue projects
aligned with their
regional strengths
. Learn more  .

Who You’ll Work With

You’ll join KPFF’s Denver office, a growing team of collaborative, community‑focused, highly motivated structural engineers. The Denver team is focused on excellent engineering to support our projects and our clients while tapping into the expertise, resources, and reputation of KPFF’s national network.

Denver offers the chance to help grow and shape an emerging office while contributing to impactful projects across Colorado and the Front Range. This role is ideal for someone who wants to work on a wide range of public and private projects in partnership with leading architects, developers, and contractors; and play a key role in building our presence in the region.

About the Role

Are you an experienced engineer ready to take the next step in leadership and project ownership? We are seeking a Project Manager to help lead structural design projects that are appropriate to your level of experience and capability, mentor emerging engineers, and shape innovative solutions across a range of projects. You’ll play a central role in managing complex projects from concept through construction while collaborating closely with clients and design partners.

You would serve as the client point of contact for KPFF.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Projects: Manage design efforts from concept to completion, balancing technical excellence, coordination, budgets, schedules and client relationships.
• Design & Innovate: Apply advanced structural engineering principles to develop creative, efficient, and constructible solutions. Lead development of drawings and specifications.
• Mentor & Guide: Support and mentor engineers through hands‑on training and project collaboration.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with architects, owners, and contractors to ensure technical accuracy and successful outcomes.
• Contribute to Colorado’s Growth: Help shape projects that strengthen our local communities.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 6–10 years of relevant structural engineering experience, including project coordination and technical design leadership. Prior Colorado experience is preferred.
• PE license, SE license preferred
• Proficiency in Revit and experience with ETABS, RAM, RISA 3D, SAP
  2000, SAFE, or similar analysis software.
• Strong communication and leadership skills, with the ability to guide junior staff and coordinate with clients and design teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain high technical standards, and deliver quality results under deadlines.
• Commitment to innovation, collaboration, and developing practical structural solutions that serve clients and communities.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Duties are primarily conducted in a standard office setting, requiring prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer table.
• Occasionally may be required to lift objects weighing up to 15 lbs.
• Occasionally visiting project locations and performing field inspections which may involve walking, standing, kneeling, or navigating uneven terrain.

Why Join KPFF?

• Career Advancement & Professional Freedom: We promote a culture where professional growth and leadership development are continuous. You’ll have opportunities to advance your career while shaping the next generation of engineers through mentorship and collaboration.
• Supportive & Dynamic Work Culture: Enjoy a supportive, collegial environment that values balance, autonomy, and long‑term career satisfaction. Our flexible model empowers you to lead…