Practice Leader - Bridge

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The Practice Leader for Bridge Structures is a highly organized and experienced leader responsible for driving the technical, operational, and strategic success of bridge design and delivery projects across both traditional and alternative delivery methods.

• Provide leadership and technical direction to Project Managers, Senior Project Managers, and bridge engineering staff.
• Oversee execution of bridge projects including highways, interchanges, transit structures, and complex rehabilitation/replacement efforts.
• Lead teams delivering projects through both Design‑Bid‑Build and alternative delivery methods such as Design‑Build, CM/GC, and P3.
• Ensure alignment of technical quality, constructability, and innovation on fast‑paced, contractor‑driven delivery projects.
• Drive practice performance, including project health, budget adherence, and profitability across a diverse portfolio of bridge projects.
• Collaborate with other Practice Leaders to integrate bridge expertise into multidisciplinary pursuits and major programs.
• Serve as Project Manager or Technical Lead on key, high‑profile bridge pursuits and projects.
• Build and lead a strong, collaborative team culture focused on accountability, innovation, and delivery excellence.

• Lead recruiting efforts to grow a high‑performing bridge structures team with experience in both design and alternative delivery.
• Mentor engineers across all levels, supporting development in structural design, constructability, and project delivery approaches.
• Foster technical growth in areas such as complex bridge analysis, staged construction, accelerated bridge construction (ABC), and construction engineering.
• Develop future leaders capable of operating in both traditional and design‑build environments.

• Oversee financial performance of bridge projects, including budgeting, forecasting, and resource planning.
• Lead contract negotiations, scopes, and fee development for alternative delivery pursuits where scope definition evolves.
• Monitor project schedules, staffing utilization, and overall financial health (WIP/AR) across the practice.
• Provide leadership in managing risk, change orders, and cost controls on complex infrastructure projects.

• Lead and support major bridge pursuits, including design‑build and alternative delivery proposals.
• Partner with contractors, DOTs, and public agencies to position the firm for complex infrastructure opportunities.
• Drive growth by identifying and securing new bridge and transportation projects across regional and national markets.
• Lead technical proposal development, teaming strategies, and interview presentations for high‑profile pursuits.
• Promote the firm’s bridge capabilities, including complex structures, rehabilitation, and innovative delivery expertise.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with DOTs, municipalities, transit agencies, and contractor…