Bridge Project Manager

Bridge Project Manager

Location:

Richmond, Virginia, United States.

Our Richmond, Virginia office is growing and seeks a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities across a variety of bridge and transportation structure projects at the local, state, and federal level. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned bridge and structural design projects including planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.

In addition, this individual will help lead and grow the bridge engineering staff in the Richmond, Virginia office.

• Team Leadership and Staff Development:
  Provide leadership and ongoing performance management, including setting goals, offering feedback, and coaching to support team growth, with potential for direct reports. Provide coaching and mentorship through one‑on‑one check‑ins and project debriefs. Help strengthen bridge engineering staff to support continued growth of the Herndon office and the Northern Virginia / DC region.
• Project Management:
  Provide technical and structural engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle from preliminary through final design and construction. Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team. Develop project‑specific plans including project management and quality management plans. Identify and manage subconsultants. Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk‑averse project scope and fee. Manage projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.
  
  Create and maintain project schedules. Monitor and execute project progress, identify and mitigate risks, develop extra work order requests and open‑end contract task proposals. Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
• Business Development and Client Relations:
  Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process, including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews. Build relationships with clients to understand preferences and requirements. Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders. Develop and lead project status presentations. Participate in office’s project financial status meetings.
• Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities:
  Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in structural engineering from an ABET‑accredited engineering program.
• 10+ years of bridge and structural design experience.
• PE License – Professional Engineer (PE) license (Virginia preferred; other state PE considered if able to obtain Virginia PE within a reasonable timeframe).
• Strong communication skills.
• Strong presentation skills.

• Master’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in structural engineering.
• Experience working with VDOT and Virginia localities and agencies.
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods (Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, P3).
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams.

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment. Field work is required on occasion, which may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.

Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Hybrid schedule: 3 days in‑office, 2 days remote (remote days are Wednesday and Friday).

Compensation: $–/hour (final pay is based on experience, education, certifications, and qualifications). Bonus eligibility based on level and market alignment. Relocation signing bonus available (paid after 90 days of employment).

Equal Employment Opportunity. This position is open to all qualified applicants.