Bridge Design Manager

Northern Impact; Minneapolis, Chicago (MN, IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A national award-winning engineering firm is seeking a Bridge Design Manager to oversee the growth and success of its bridge practice. The role involves leadership in technical operations, project management, and business development. Ideal candidates will have extensive bridge design experience, strong client relationships, and the ability to mentor teams. This position offers an opportunity to influence broad project initiatives and grow professionally within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of bridge design experience.
• Exceptional technical skills in bridge engineering.
• Ability to mentor and lead a goal-oriented team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support business development in bridge practice.
• Act as Project Principal on multiple bridge projects.
• Ensure quality control for all bridge design deliverables.

Skills

Leadership in team building

Technical expertise in bridge design

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural)

Masters in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Structural Engineer License (SE)

Job description

Overview

National Award-Winning Engineering Firm is seeking a highly motivated Bridge Design Manager who is responsible for the growth and success of the bridge practice within the firm to lead and support business development, bridge talent acquisition and development, project delivery, and client relationships. This position can be located in Illinois or Minnesota.

The company has developed a mentor-mentee culture that allows them to share their experiences with one another, and in return, they can all grow personally and professionally. Where you have shortcomings, others in the company may have strengths. Keep that in mind as you read through our preferred additional qualifications below. We see value in anything you can bring to the table; even if it’s something other than what we have listed here.

Responsibilities

• Research respective markets, develop client relationships, recruit talent, and identify business opportunities across Illinois and/or Minnesota

• Expert in the industry with strong client connections in Illinois and/or Minnesota

• Provide leadership and guidance in areas of technical specialties and provides oversight on overall bridge practice operations

• Knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

• Have a solid understanding of MnDOT or IDOT's consulting expectations and needs

• Act as Project Principal or Lead Engineer on bridge design, rehab, and inspection projects, managing scope, schedule, staffing, budget, etc.

• Make key contributions on project pursuits, facilitating the growth of the bridge practice

• Coordinate tasks among the multidisciplinary project teams to conduct analyses, develop design solutions, and lead the preparation of design drawings, calculations, and specifications for fixed and movable bridge engineering projects

• Perform quality control reviews of bridge design deliverables

• Organize and manage design efforts for multiple simultaneous projects

• Ensure quality control activities are performed for all assigned work and back check work of others

• Work efficiently to meet deadlines and complete projects within a given amount of time

• Demonstrate a strong ability to meet project budgets and schedules

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Civil or Structural)

• Masters in Engineering a plus

• IL or MN Professional Engineer (PE) and Structural Engineer License required (SE)

• 15+ years of bridge experience

• Leadership in team building and project delivery

• Research bridge markets, develop client relationships, and identify business opportunities

• Ability to track budgets, maintain project/group performance goals

• Mentor staff and develop a goal-oriented team capable of delivering complex projects

• Exceptional technical skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Strong interpersonal skills