AVP - Bridge Structural Lead

Conrad Consulting; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Employee stock purchase programme

Professional development support

Job summary

Conrad Consulting invites an Associate Vice President – Bridge Structural Lead to drive the growth of its bridge engineering presence across New England. The role combines technical leadership, project delivery, and client development in a senior Northeast transportation setting.

The successful candidate will lead major bridge projects, strengthen MassDOT/MBTA relationships, and mentor a growing team in a well-established practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required (Master's preferred).
• Massachusetts Professional Engineer (PE) licence required; additional New England licences advantageous.
• 15+ years of bridge and structural engineering experience.
• Proven PM experience with budgets, schedules, and client satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of bridge and structural transportation projects from planning through construction support.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, quality, and client communications.
• Act as the technical lead for bridge, transportation, and structural infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with MassDOT, MBTA, municipal agencies, and other public-sector clients.
• Support business development, proposal preparation, and strategic pursuits across New England.
• Identify new opportunities and help grow the regional bridge engineering practice.
• Perform technical oversight and QA/QC reviews for engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across structural, civil, transportation, architecture, and MEP disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the growth of the local team.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Client development

Team mentorship

Communication

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Massachusetts PE licence

Job description

An established multidisciplinary engineering consultancy is seeking an experienced Associate Vice President – Bridge Structural Lead to establish and grow its bridge engineering presence across New England. This is an excellent opportunity for a senior bridge engineering professional looking to combine technical leadership, project delivery, client development, and team growth while working alongside a well-established Northeast transportation practice.

The successful candidate will lead major bridge and transportation infrastructure projects, strengthen relationships with public sector clients including MassDOT, MBTA, and municipalities, and play a key role in expanding the firm's regional bridge practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of bridge and structural transportation projects from planning through construction support.
• Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, staffing, quality, and client communications.
• Act as the technical lead for bridge, transportation, and structural infrastructure projects.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with MassDOT, MBTA, municipal agencies, and other public-sector clients.
• Support business development, proposal preparation, and strategic pursuits across New England.
• Identify new opportunities and help grow the regional bridge engineering practice.
• Perform technical oversight and QA/QC reviews for engineering deliverables.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across structural, civil, transportation, architecture, and MEP disciplines.
• Mentor junior engineers and support the continued growth of the local team.
• Represent the firm at industry events, conferences, and client meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master's preferred).
• Professional Engineer (PE) licence in Massachusetts (additional New England licences are advantageous).
• 15+ years of bridge and structural engineering experience.
• Strong background delivering bridge and transportation projects for MassDOT, MBTA, and municipal agencies.
• Proven project management experience with responsibility for budgets, schedules, technical delivery, and client satisfaction.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Business development and client relationship experience with a seller-doer mindset is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of bridge design, rehabilitation, inspections, load ratings, and transportation infrastructure.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

Preferred Experience

• Bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects.
• Transportation infrastructure planning and design.
• Public agency coordination and stakeholder management.
• Structural inspections and load rating.
• Proposal development and strategic client growth.
• Mentoring and developing engineering teams.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to lead and grow a bridge engineering practice across New England.
• High‑profile transportation infrastructure projects with public‑sector clients.
• Strong pipeline of multidisciplinary projects supported by an established Northeast engineering team.
• Clear leadership and career progression opportunities.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including bonus potential, employee stock purchase programme, professional development support, mentoring, and continuing education.