Structural Project Manager - Bridges and Transportation

Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT) is Growing! We are seeking a Structural / Bridge Project Manager with 10+ years of relevant experience in analysis and design of new and rehabilitation structures, to join the structural engineering team in our Towson, MD, or other office locations.

As the successful new hire, you will have strong design and technical skills, manage tasks and projects, mentor younger staff, and lead team members in the design of highway (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). pedestrian bridges; retaining walls; load rating, and other related structures. You will support a wide variety of structural transportation projects for state departments of transportation, county, municipal and private clients and may work on related structures in other states as part of AMT’s interoffice staff utilization program.

• Serve in a lead technical role on bridge or structural design projects;
• Plan, direct, and monitor all aspects of mid‑to‑large multi‑discipline projects or medium sized bridge projects with a high degree of technical complexity, involving a diverse project staff;
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design, and production meetings;
• Conduct schematic, design development, and contractual document work sessions in conjunction with Project Managers, appropriate technical professionals, and other disciplines;
• Ensure project deliverables and supporting documentation are complete, understandable, conform to applicable and reasonable standards relative to their intended purposes, including client and AMT requirements;
• Coordinate staffing and workload through the entire project development to complete documents on schedule;
• Work with the Business/Accounting Manager and the Discipline/Managing Director for project reviews;
• Implement QA/QC procedures and complete reviews of bridge plans for projects;
• Execute training and development for personnel and act as a mentor/supervisor for less experienced Project Managers;
• Maintain professional engineering registration.

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is preferred;
• Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or the ability to obtain via reciprocity within 6 months of hire;
• 10+ years of project and client management experience with significant project experience and client contacts;
• MS Office experience;
• Demonstrated business development and strategic planning skills;
• Good communication, leadership, planning, and mentoring skills;
• Ability to interact with various design teams, with excellent organizational, project management, and communication skills, both written and verbal;
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture;
• Willingness to perform hands‑on bridge condition inspection and comfortable with heights;
• Desired proficiency in any of the following software: LEAP Bridge Enterprise, LARSA 4D, LPile, MDX, Descus, AASHTOWare BrR, Merlin DASH, sp Column, PennDOT software packages, Bentley Micro Station and/or Open Roads/Bridge software;
• Valid driver's license in good standing;
• Ability and willingness to travel as required (primarily local, generally not requiring overnight stays);
• All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre‑employment background check;
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with co‑workers, project managers, supervisors, and other team members;
• Physical requirements:
  
  Majority of work is office based. Position requires ability to use standard office equipment. Some field work may be required, which may necessitate navigating unpaved or natural terrain while carrying equipment. Field work includes exposure to extreme heat, cold or inclement weather.

• Tiered medical coverage
• Dental/Vision
• 401(k) – Generous 6% company match
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Short‑ and long‑term disability
• College savings plan
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Training/Certifications