Bridge Project Manager

Bridge Project Manager 7 (PM7)

The Bridge Project Manager 7 (PM7) is a highly experienced leader in KCI’s Bridge Engineering practice, responsible for managing large, complex bridge projects that require extensive coordination across multidisciplinary design teams, subconsultants, contractors, vendors, and public‑sector clients.

This position requires a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) and seasoned project manager experienced in leading multi‑phase bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, or major structure projects.

• Lead all aspects of bridge‑related projects, including design staff, inspection teams, subconsultants, and suppliers to ensure successful completion.
• Develop and communicate the Project Management Plan, defining scope, schedule, budget, quality standards, risk management strategies, and safety protocols specific to bridge and structural engineering work.
• Effectively manage scope and technical requirements for complex bridge projects, ensuring alignment with client expectations and regulatory standards.
• Maintain detailed project schedules, proactively reducing delays by identifying opportunities for concurrent task execution.
• Monitor project budgets and expenditures, implementing cost‑control strategies to keep bridge projects within defined financial parameters.
• Uphold rigorous quality standards, ensuring deliverables meet applicable codes (AASHTO, state DOT/Turnpike authorities, etc.).
• Serve as the primary client contact, ensuring consistent communication, timely responses, and strong relationship management.
• Collaborate with internal bridge engineering, inspection, and construction‑phase services teams to support project execution and technical alignment.
• Efficiently allocate resources, ensuring teams are staffed appropriately for design, modeling, analysis, and field efforts.
• Identify, assess, and manage project risks—including structural, safety, schedule, and permitting risks—and develop mitigation plans.
• Mentor and support junior and mid‑level Bridge Project Managers and Engineers, fostering growth within the bridge practice.
• Ensure compliance with all KCI policies, procedures, and engineering standards.
• Provide input into the development and implementation of project‑specific safety plans for bridge inspections, fieldwork, and construction‑phase services.
• Fully manage and oversee bridge design, inspection, load rating, rehabilitation, or construction‑phase engineering deliverables.
• Conduct site visits for bridge inspections, data collection, measurements, sketches, and condition assessments.
• Compare field data to design plans and identify discrepancies requiring engineering judgment.
• Prepare and review all phases of bridge design plans, reports, calculations, and specifications.
• Read and interpret technical documents, contract plans, and DOT standards relevant to bridge structures.
• Make informed decisions regarding technical challenges during design or construction support.
• Maintain expertise in current AASHTO, FHWA, and State DOT policies, procedures, and design guidelines.
• Negotiate contract terms, scope, and fees with clients and subconsultants for bridge engineering projects.
• Develop project schedules from planning through construction; optimize sequencing of structural design, load rating, inspection, and analysis workflows.
• Prepare and manage subcontracts for specialized bridge services (e.g., geotechnical, survey, non‑destructive testing).
• Report monthly proposal and business development metrics to the Senior PM or Practice Leader.
• Meet individual utilization expectations (typically 70‑80%).
• Track and report project performance, implementing corrective actions when needed.
• Deliver all bridge projects on time, within budget, and fully in accordance with contract scope.
• Prepare monthly project progress reports and participate in project review meetings.
• Manage project cash flow (WIP/AR) and coordinate with Finance and Operations.
• Set up new projects and provide weekly updates to the Practice Leader.
• Continually identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce project costs.
• Participate in bridge project opportunity evaluations, consultant selections, and…