Senior Bridge Project Manager

Overview

Senior Transportation Bridge Project Manager - Albany, NY

Lead Capital Region senior bridge and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 1, state-agency-facing assignments, local bridge programs, structural design, federally funded transportation delivery, and high-visibility infrastructure improvements.

• Lead transportation bridge design projects from proposal through design and construction.
• Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, billing, QA/QC, client updates, and closeout to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead design strategy with teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align project decisions with client goals.
• Prepare winning proposals, serve as primary client contact, and support business development with public agency and municipal clients.
• Provide clear direction, motivation, mentorship, and leadership while representing Fisher in professional and community settings.

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, including bridge design project management.
• Professional Engineering License (PE).
• Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA and locally funded bridge projects. Familiarity with federally funded programs, and bridge projects from design through delivery.
• Client-focused leadership, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, sound judgment, organization, and ownership.

• Proficiency in MS Office, Micro Station, and bridge design software preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Ability to navigate complex public processes, municipal approvals, and multidisciplinary delivery requirements.
• Strong mentoring capability with the ability to grow staff and reinforce quality, standards, and delivery discipline.

• Lead high-impact bridge and civil infrastructure work backed by a strong transportation backlog.
• Serve as a trusted partner to public agencies and municipal clients on projects rooted in the communities Fisher serves.
• Grow as a senior leader in a collaborative, client-focused culture built on trust, ownership, transparency, and work-life balance.

• Salary range: $120,000-$155,000; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
• Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and supplemental benefits.
• Hybrid work schedule, professional development reimbursement, shareholders program, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

This role is based in Albany, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, or other established Fisher office locations, based on project needs and team alignment.

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Salary Description
$120,000-$155,000 annually