Sr. Project Manager, Bridge Design

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GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager to join our Transportation Team in Kansas City! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Kansas City, MO office.

GFT is seeking an experienced engineer to be a Bridge Team Leader in our Midwest Area Bridge Practice.

Working on the Bridge Team at GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our entire team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all.

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience in bridge design, rehabilitation, and inspections and must have an interest in working on diverse bridge design project assignments. The individual will manage a team and assist individuals in career development and personnel matters. This person is able and willing to travel as required. Knowledge of bridge engineering requirements such as AREMA and/or AASHTO LRFD is critical.

The successful applicant will have a proven ability to work in a team environment and be able to share experience and expertise with teammates.

• Lead, develop, and supervise a Bridge Team in one of our Midwest Area offices. This includes developing and monitoring staffing plans, workload balancing, mentoring, performance management, training, and day‑to‑day operational oversight.
• Drive team and group strategic initiatives, contributing to our Midwest Bridge Group strategy and developing team‑level plans.
• Support business development and client engagement, including proposal preparation, interviews, technical presentations, and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Oversee recruiting, hiring and onboarding, including requisitions, application and offer management, interviews, negotiations, orientation, equipment setup, and ongoing check‑ins.
• Lead and manage project planning and delivery, including scope development, staffing and resource planning, budget and schedule control, workload adjustments, cross‑discipline coordination, and proactive communication with clients, subconsultants and internal teams.
• Direct, perform and review structural design and technical deliverables, including engineering analysis, design calculations, plans, specifications, estimates and reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness and adherence to the firm’s Quality Management System.
• Mentor and support the development of junior engineers through knowledge sharing, technical guidance and regular collaboration. Stay current on industry standards, emerging technologies and design practices through continuing education, professional society participation and a demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement in engineering excellence and leadership.
• Maintain professional, technical and supervisory skills by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks and participating in professional societies.

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Licensed Professional Engineer.
• Minimum 10 years of bridge design and project management experience.
• Working knowledge of bridge engineering codes.
• Demonstrated success in managing preliminary and final design, preparation of construction documents, specifications and cost estimates.
• Track record of successfully completing projects and team leadership.
• Experience with a wide range of structural analysis/design tools and Bentley Microstation.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Extensive knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques and procedures.
• Strong leadership skills.

• A master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred.
• Experience working on railway structures is preferred.
• Strong client…