Job Description
Bridge Project Manager
Location: Herndon, VA
Our client is seeking an experienced Bridge Project Manager to join our growing office in Herndon, VA. This role is designed for a senior structural engineer who is ready to transition into a client-facing leadership position, taking full ownership of project oversight and delivery across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic.
As a Project Manager, you will lead a diverse portfolio of transportation structure projects, ranging from smaller $5M–$10M efforts to large-scale, regionally significant design-build pursuits. You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, leveraging your deep technical background to guide engineering teams, manage resources, and ensure the highest quality outcomes without the requirement of daily design production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Project Leadership: Lead bridge and structural projects from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Client Management: Act as the primary liaison for clients, managing expectations and building long-term strategic relationships.
- Technical Oversight: Provide high-level direction to structural staff, reviewing work, and making critical technical decisions for complex bridge designs.
- Strategic Planning: Develop project management and quality control plans, monitor risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
- Team Coordination: Manage subconsultants and multidisciplinary teams to deliver cohesive infrastructure solutions.
- Business Growth: Support business development through proposal preparation, client interviews, and mentorship of junior staff.
We are looking for a high-agency leader with a strong technical foundation and the communication skills necessary to represent the firm to major agencies and localities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, with a dedicated focus on Structural Engineering.
- Experience: 10+ years of bridge and structural design experience, with a clear progression into project management responsibilities.
- Licensing: Professional Engineer (PE) license is required. Virginia PE is preferred; however, candidates with a PE in another state must be able to obtain Virginia reciprocity shortly after hiring.
- Communication: Superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present complex project updates and financial performance to executive leadership and clients.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Direct experience working with VDOT and Virginia local municipalities.
- Familiarity with diverse delivery methods including Design-Build, Design-Bid-Build, and P3.
- Proven track record of managing multidisciplinary teams on large-scale transportation infrastructure projects.
We offer a supportive environment that values professional growth, mentorship, and work-life balance.
- Compensation: Competitive base salary, plus bonus eligibility based on market alignment.
- Work Model: A hybrid schedule (3 days in-office, 2 days remote). Remote days are currently set as Wednesday and Friday.
- Relocation: Limited relocation assistance and a relocation signing bonus (payable after 90 days of employment) are available for the right candidate.
- Healthcare & Future: Comprehensive insurance coverage and professional development opportunities to support your path toward becoming a “client champion” or department lead.
- Visa Sponsorship: Eligibility for visa sponsorship is available for this position.
Due to the high volume of applications we anticipate, we regret that we are unable to provide individual feedback to all candidates. If you do not hear back from us within 4 weeks of your application, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. We genuinely appreciate your interest and wish you the best in your job search.
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