Bridge Design Project Manager New Cincinnati, OH

Burgess & Niple, Inc.; Cincinnati, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Burgess & Niple, Inc. is seeking a Bridge Design Project Manager to lead bridge design and rehabilitation for state DOTs and local agencies.

You will mentor engineers and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will balance technical leadership with client relationship development, pursue new opportunities, and collaborate with our regional bridge staff to strengthen partnerships across the region.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• PE in the state of employment or eligibility for reciprocal licensure
• 8+ years of bridge design experience with demonstrated project and staff management capabilities
• Advanced knowledge of MicroStation, OpenRoads software, Bentley Open Bridge Designer, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR and Microsoft Office
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset and proactive problem solving
• Servant leader committed to collaboration, innovation and excellence while developing others

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in engineering calculations and plan preparation for new bridge construction and rehabilitation projects
• Ensure quality control of all deliverables while managing project risk and delivering on time and budget
• Mentor less experienced engineers and develop their independence
• Monitor project performance indicators, budgets and schedules; proactively manage risk
• Collaborate with B&N bridge staff to develop new client relationships and strengthen partnerships
• Lead pursuit efforts for bridge design projects, including client meetings and proposals
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset to identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate to solve problems

Skills

Bridge design

Project leadership

PE licensed

MicroStation

OpenRoads

OpenBridgeDesigner

MDX

AASHTOWare BrR

Client relationship

Microsoft Office

Education

ABET-accredited Civil/Structural Eng degree

Tools

MicroStation

OpenRoads

Bentley OpenBridgeDesigner

MDX

AASHTOWare BrR

Microsoft Office

Job description

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Lead meaningful bridge infrastructure projects that connect communities as a Bridge Design Project Manager with our team at Burgess & Niple. In this role, you'll guide project teams through complex bridge design and rehabilitation work for state DOTs and local public agencies while mentoring the next generation of engineers. You'll balance technical leadership with client relationship development, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards, all while building lasting partnerships that strengthen our presence in the region.

What You’ll Do

• Lead project teams in engineering calculations and plan preparation for new bridge construction and rehabilitation projects
• Ensure quality control of all deliverables while managing project risk and successfully completing work on time and within budget
• Mentor less experienced engineers, supporting their development into confident, independent professionals
• Monitor project performance indicators, budgets, and schedules while proactively managing risk
• Collaborate with B&N bridge staff to develop new client relationships and strengthen existing partnerships
• Lead pursuit efforts for bridge design projects, including client meetings and proposal preparation
• Demonstrate an entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to think creatively, identify opportunities for improvement, and collaborate effectively to solve complex problems

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) in the state of employment, or eligibility for reciprocal licensure
• 8+ years of bridge design experience with demonstrated project and staff management capabilities
• Advanced knowledge of MicroStation, OpenRoads software, Bentley Open Bridge Designer, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR and Microsoft Office
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

Burgess & Niple is an Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey. Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in a confidential file.

As set forth in Burgess & Niple’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection. As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measure the effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categories is as follows:

A 'disabled veteran' is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A 'recently separated veteran' means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An 'active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran' means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An 'Armed forces service medal veteran' means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.

Select...

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability

Form CC-305

Page 1 of 1

OMB Control Number 1250-0005

Expires 07/31/2029

Why are you being asked to complete this form?

We are a federal contractor or subcontractor. The law requires us to provide equal employment opportunity to qualified people with disabilities. We have a goal of having at least 7% of our workers as people with disabilities. The law says we must measure our progress towards this goal. To do this, we must ask applicants and employees if they have a disability or have ever had one. People can become disabled, so we need to ask this question at least every five years.

Completing this form is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so. Your answer is confidential. No one who makes hiring decisions will see it. Your decision to complete the form and your answer will not harm you in any way. If you want to learn more about the law or this form, visit the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) website at www.dol.gov/ofccp .

How do you know if you have a disability?

A disability is a condition that substantially limits one or more of your "major life activities." If you have or have ever had such a condition, you are a person with a disability.

Disabilities include, but are not limited to:

• Alcohol or other substance use disorder (not currently using drugs illegally)
• Autoimmune disorder, for example, lupus, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, HIV/AIDS
• Blind or low vision
• Cancer (past or present)
• Cardiovascular or heart disease
• Celiac disease
• Cerebral palsy
• Deaf or serious difficulty hearing
• Diabetes
• Disfigurement, for example, disfigurement caused by burns, wounds, accidents, or congenital disorders
• Epilepsy or other seizure disorder
• Gastrointestinal disorders, for example, Crohn's Disease, irritable bowel syndrome
• Intellectual or developmental disability
• Mental health conditions, for example, depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety disorder, schizophrenia, PTSD
• Missing limbs or partially missing limbs
• Mobility impairment, benefiting from the use of a wheelchair, scooter, walker, leg brace(s) and/or other supports
• Nervous system condition, for example, migraine headaches, Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis (MS)
• Neurodivergence, for example, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), autism spectrum disorder, dyslexia, dyspraxia, other learning disabilities
• Partial or complete paralysis (any cause)
• Pulmonary or respiratory conditions, for example, tuberculosis, asthma, emphysema
• Short stature (dwarfism)
• Traumatic brain injury

Disability Status Select...

PUBLIC BURDEN STATEMENT: According to the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 no persons are required to respond to a collection of information unless such collection displays a valid OMB control number. This survey should take about 5 minutes to complete.