Bridge Manager

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Wall Township, NJ, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

French & Parrello Associates (FPA) is seeking an experienced and motivated Bridge Department Managerto lead our growing Bridge Department at our headquarters in Wall Township, NJ. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned transportation and bridge engineering professional who is ready to take on a leadership role overseeing complex infrastructure projects, developing and mentoring a talented team, strengthening client relationships, and helping shape the continued growth of FPA’s bridge practice.

Recognized year after year as one of NJBIZ’s Best Places to Work in New Jersey, FPA is committed to creating a culture where talented professionals are empowered to grow, collaborate, and lead. In 2026, FPA was ranked #49 on Zweig’s Hot Firm List, recognizing the firm among the 100 fastest-growing AEC firms in the United States and Canada. Our growth is driven by our investment in our people, technical excellence, and our commitment to delivering innovative solutions for the communities we serve.

The successful candidate will provide leadership for FPA’s Bridge Department while serving as a Senior Project Manager on major transportation and bridge assignments throughout New Jersey and the Northeast. This individual will oversee project delivery, develop and mentor staff, cultivate relationships with NJDOT, transportation authorities, counties, municipalities, and other public-sector clients, and play a key role in expanding the department’s project portfolio and market presence.

This role offers the opportunity to combine department leadership, technical expertise, project management, client engagement, staff development, and business development. Unlike larger organizations where individual contributions can become diluted, FPA provides experienced professionals with the opportunity to directly influence the direction of a growing practice, build a high-performing team, develop lasting client relationships, and contribute to the firm’s continued success.

FPA’s Bridge Department has a strong reputation for delivering innovative and technically challenging transportation infrastructure projects throughout New Jersey and the Northeast. Our team has successfully completed bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, and construction support assignments for NJDOT, DRJTBC, NJ Turnpike Authority, Garden State Parkway, PennDOT, counties, municipalities, and other transportation agencies.

The Bridge Department Manager will provide leadership across a diverse portfolio of bridge and transportation projects, including bridge replacements, deck replacements, structural rehabilitations, bridge widenings, load ratings, inspections, staged construction projects, and complex infrastructure improvements involving steel plate girders, rolled steel beams, prestressed concrete structures, culverts, pedestrian bridges, and specialty structures.

In addition to overseeing project delivery, the Department Manager will help establish priorities, allocate resources, support staff development, and identify opportunities to expand FPA’s bridge capabilities and client base. The position will work closely with other FPA departments, including Highway, Traffic, Geotechnical, Environmental, Water Resources, and Construction Services, to deliver multidisciplinary solutions for complex transportation projects.

• Lead and oversee the Bridge Department, including project delivery, staffing, resource allocation, technical quality, and overall…