Associate Vice President – Bridge Structural Lead

The LiRo Group; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 215,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compensation package

Employee stock purchase plan

Mentoring programs

Continuing Education program

Referral bonus

Volunteer/industry opportunities

Job summary

The LiRo Group in Newton, MA seeks an Associate Vice President – Bridge Structural Lead to guide LiRo-Hill’s bridge and structural infrastructure practice in New England from the Newton office. You’ll lead projects with MassDOT, MBTA, and municipalities, while growing client relationships and coordinating with cross-office teams.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years in civil/structural engineering, a PE license in MA, and a proven track record delivering public sector bridge projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Demonstrated experience delivering bridge and transportation infrastructure projects for MassDOT/MBTA/local municipalities.
• Strong project management, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge and structural infrastructure projects for public sector clients (MassDOT/MBTA/municipal).
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and client communication.

Skills

Bridge leadership

Project management

Client communication

Public sector experience

Seller-doer experience

Education

B.S. in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Overview

We have an immediate need for an Associate Vice President – Bridge Structural Lead to join our Newton, MA office.

Come join our team! We are looking to build services and capabilities through the growth of our key asset—our staff. Ranked among the nation's top A/E firms by Engineering News-Record, LiRo-Hill provides construction management, engineering, environmental, architectural, and program management solutions. You can become part of an organization with a strong track record that continues to strengthen relationships and expand capabilities as a trusted resource for public and private sector clients.

Recently, Global Infrastructure Solutions Inc. (GISI), the parent company of The LiRo Group and Hill International, Inc., consolidated a portion of the highly experienced staff of both firms in the Northeast to create a larger, more efficient, and cost-effective team. LiRo-Hill is a 1,100-person firm with offices in NYC, Long Island, Buffalo, Rochester, Boston, and Edison, NJ.

This role represents a unique opportunity to lead and grow LiRo-Hill’s bridge and structural infrastructure presence in New England, with a focus on MassDOT, MBTA, and municipal bridge clients, while collaborating with a deep, multidisciplinary bench across the region.

We are seeking a highly motivated civil/structural engineer with a strong bridge background to serve as a local technical, project delivery, and market-facing leader for bridge and related structural infrastructure work from our Newton office.

This is a leadership role focused on:

• Leading bridge and structural infrastructure projects with an emphasis on scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client communication
• Serving as a known, trusted project delivery leader for clients such as MassDOT, MBTA, and local municipalities
• Strengthening client relationships and supporting targeted business development efforts, while leveraging LiRo-Hill’s existing New England leadership and broader technical resources

The ideal candidate is a strong bridge leader with senior project management experience, credibility in the local market, proven experience with public agency clients, and the ability to help position LiRo-Hill for continued growth in New England.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge and structural infrastructure projects for public sector clients, including MassDOT, MBTA, and municipal agencies
• Manage project scope, schedule, budget, staffing, technical quality, and client communication
• Serve as a local technical and project leader for bridge, transportation, and related structural assignments

• Coordinate with internal teams across NYC, Long Island, and New Jersey to deliver high-quality engineering services

• Support client engagement, proposal preparation, and business development activities where aligned with the candidate’s experience and relationships
• Help identify, position, and pursue bridge and structural infrastructure opportunities with MassDOT, MBTA, municipalities, and related public agency clients

• Provide technical oversight and QA/QC for structural and civil engineering deliverables
• Support multidisciplinary coordination with architecture, MEP, and site/civil teams in the region
• Serve as a local ambassador for the civil-structural department in New England, including its non-transportation practices
• Mentor and help grow local staff as the New England team expands
• Represent the firm at industry events, professional organizations, and client meetings

• Help strengthen LiRo-Hill’s bridge and structural infrastructure presence in New England

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
• 15+ years of experience in civil/structural engineering, with a focus on transportation and/or municipal infrastructure projects
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts, additional New England licensures preferred

• Demonstrated experience delivering bridge and transportation infrastructure projects for MassDOT, MBTA, and/or local municipalities
• Strong project management background, including successful delivery of scope, schedule, budget, quality, and client expectations

• Ability to maintain client relationships and support business development; seller-doer experience preferred
• Strong understanding of bridge engineering, structural systems, rehabilitation, inspection, load rating, and transportation infrastructure delivery

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a collaborative, multi-office environment and leverage remote technical resources

Why Join LiRo-Hill in New England?

• Opportunity to lead and grow a focused bridge and structural infrastructure practice in New England

• Backed by a deep bench of technical experts and resources across the Northeast

• Exposure to a wide range of public sector bridge, transportation, and multidisciplinary infrastructure projects

• Collaborative environment with architecture, MEP, civil, and structural teams
• Strong company reputation and long-standing client relationships in the public sector

We are committed to your success, and we invest in your growth and development to unlock your full potential.

• Competitive Total Compensation Package
• Employee- Only Stock Purchase Plan
• Mentoring programs
• Continuing Education Program
• Employee referral bonus
• Volunteer/Industry association opportunities

Our Culture:

We believe in the power of collaboration. We work hard to build a corporate culture that empowers all our employees to freely share their ideas, know their presence, and contributions are truly valued, fostering a climate where our employees are enabled to maximize their full potential.

• We offer a comprehensive benefits package and a positive work environment
• Compensation: Minimum: $185,000/yr.; Maximum: $215,000/yr. The range provided is the salary that the Firm in good faith believes at the time of this posting is willing to pay for the advertised position. Exact compensation will be determined on the individual candidate’s qualifications and location.
• The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States; Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

LiRo-Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or protected veteran status; and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.