Bridge Project Manager

Position Summary:

Our office is growing and seeks a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities across a variety of bridge and transportation structure projects at the local, state, and federal level.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned bridge and structural design projects including planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

In addition, this individual will help lead and grow the bridge engineering staff in the Richmond, Virginia office.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Staff Development:
Provide leadership and ongoing performance management, including setting goals, offering feedback, and coaching to support team growth, with the potential for direct reports

Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debrief to recognize achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned

Help strengthen bridge engineering staff to support continued growth of the Herndon office and the Northern Virginia / DC region.

Project Management:

Provide technical and structural engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from preliminary through final design and construction
Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome, including development of construction plans and associated submittal documents

Develop project specific plans, including project management plans and quality management plans

Identify and manage subconsultants

Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk-averse project scope and fee

Manage project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
Create and maintain project schedules

Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals

Prepare progress reports and review invoices

Business Development and Client Relations:

Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process, including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews

Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project

Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders

Develop and lead project status presentations

Participate in office’s project financial status meetings

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities:

Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in structural engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
10+ years of bridge and structural design experience
PE License - Professional Engineer (PE) license (Virginia preferred; other state PE considered if able to obtain Virginia PE within a reasonable timeframe)

Strong Communication Skills

Strong Presentation Skills

Preferred Experience:

Master’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in structural engineering
Experience working with VDOT, and Virginia localities and agencies
Experience with multiple project delivery methods (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3)
Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions:

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.
Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Work Model:

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote (remote days are Wednesday and Friday)

Compensation & Relocation:

Compensation: $65 $90/hour. Final pay is based on experience, education, certifications, and qualifications.
Bonus: Bonus eligibility based on level and market alignment
Relocation: Relocation signing bonus available (paid after 90 days of employment)

Must-Have Requirements:

Professional Engineer (PE) license (Virginia preferred; must be able to obtain VA PE if licensed elsewhere)
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a focus in Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.

10+ years of bridge and structural design experience.

Experience providing structural engineering expertise through the bridge project lifecycle from preliminary design through construction.

Experience managing bridge/structural design projects including scope, schedule, budget, and project delivery.

Project management experience or demonstrated transition into PM responsibilities

Strong client-facing communication skills