Bridge Project Manager

Position Title: Bridge Project Manager (Confidential Client)

Location: Herndon, VA | Hybrid

Employment Type: Permanent

Compensation

• Pay Rate: $65–$90/hour. Final pay is based on experience, education, certifications, and qualifications.


• Bonus: Bonus eligibility based on level and market alignment


• Relocation: Relocation signing bonus available (paid after 90 days of employment)

Company Overview (Confidential)

Our Client is an engineering firm delivering bridge and transportation structure projects at the local, state, and federal level. Its Herndon, VA office is growing, with a focus on growing the firm’s Northern Virginia and DC presence.

Position Summary

The Herndon, VA office 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 Herndon office and across the broader Northern Virginia and DC region.

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

Working Conditions: 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 where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Primary Functions

Team Leadership and Staff Development

• Provide leadership and ongoing performance management, including setting goals, offering feedback, and coaching to support team growth, with the potential for direct reports.


• Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-on-one check-in meetings and various project debriefs to recognize achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned.


• 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 to ensure delivery of a high-quality outcome, including development of construction plans and associated submittal documents.


• Develop project specific plans, including project management plans and quality management plans.


• Identify and manage subconsultants.


• Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk-averse project scope and fee.


• Manage project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget.


• Create and maintain project schedules.


• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing 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 client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set-up and execute a quality project.


• 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.

Must-Haves

• 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).


• Experience providing structural engineering expertise through the bridge project lifecycle from preliminary design through construction.


• Experience managing bridge/structural design projects including scope, schedule, budget, and project delivery.


• Project management experience or demonstrated transition into PM responsibilities.


• Strong Communication Skills, including strong client-facing communication skills.


• Strong Presentation Skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3).


• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams.