Project Manager - Bridge Design

Job Details

Job Location:

Lansing, MI 48917

Salary: $ - $

Collins is an ENR Top 500 Design Firm. Collins is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Project Manager to play a key role in the expansion of the Michigan team. The ideal candidate will have experience in bridge and structural inspections and project management, and can bring creative problem‑solving skills balanced with a strong background in the field. This position requires the ability to manage projects, consult with clients and government agencies, and direct teams.

This role offers a great opportunity for a highly motivated, driven professional who is looking for career growth with a company pushing forward in the industry. The position is a mix of office and fieldwork with some statewide and local travel.

• Independently performs moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Uses computer-assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Is active in technical societies.
• Responsible for moderately difficult engineering projects in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Works directly with clients.
• Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Monitors project budgets.
• Ensures accurate client billings and monitors outstanding accounts receivable.
• Assists in proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, project planning, and project quality.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Directs and supervises the work of entry‑level engineers, technicians, drafters, and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Relocation is available.

• Bachelor's degree and/or master's degree in civil engineering from an accredited four‑year university.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience or the equivalent thereof.
• Experience in the inspection and/or design of bridges, roadways, railroads, marinas, and/or ports.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) certification required.