Bridge Engineer -Senior Project Manager

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee ownership

Matching 401(k)

Profit sharing

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Work-life balance

Company stock

Job summary

Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) seeks a Bridge Engineering Senior Project Manager for our Cleveland, OH office. You will lead bridge design and project delivery while growing our Ohio practice and mentoring teams of engineers and designers.

This 100% employee-owned firm offers backlogged projects, strong client relationships, and opportunities to advance professionally within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration in OH or eligible for reciprocity within 6 months.
• 15+ years of proven experience in bridge design, including leadership on design-build and design-bid-build projects.
• Strong communication, leadership and technical skills to lead a team of structural engineers and CADD technicians.
• Extensive client contacts, business development, writing proposals, scopes, and budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of bridge projects to ensure client satisfaction.
• Drive business development and market growth in Ohio and surrounding regions.
• Build relationships with client decision-makers and identify upcoming opportunities.
• Collaborate on pursuits, proposals, scopes, and schedules.
• Oversee multi-disciplinary teams including geotechnical, roadway, and permitting staff.
• Ensure QA and technical excellence across project documentation.
• Ensure profitability, resource allocation, and smooth transitions of work to staff.
• Mentor and develop engineering staff, fostering innovation and collaboration.
• Lead a team delivering bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection and load rating for OH area clients.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Leadership

Client engagement

CADD tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

Civil 3D

Job description

As a Bridge Engineering Senior Project Manager at Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc. (CEC) in our Cleveland, OH office, you'll be at the forefront of project delivery, client engagement, and team development. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside some of the most talented engineers in the industry while advancing your own career and contributing to the strategic growth of our bridge engineering practice.

As a 100% employee-owned firm, CEC offers a unique opportunity to build long-term wealth while helping shape transportation infrastructure throughout the region. Join an established transportation team with a strong backlog of projects, diverse project opportunities, and the support needed to continue growing your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and execution of bridge projects to ensure exceptional client satisfaction, positioning our firm as a trusted partner in the Bridge space
• Drive business development efforts and contribute to strategic planning for market growth in Ohio and surrounding regions
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key client decision-makers and remain informed of upcoming project opportunities
• Collaborate on project pursuits, proposals, scopes, and schedules
• Oversee multi-disciplinary project teams, including geotechnical, roadway, and permitting professionals
• Ensure quality assurance and technical excellence across all project documentation
• Ensure project profitability, resource allocation, and seamless transitions of work to qualified staff
• Mentor and develop engineering staff across all levels, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration
• Lead and grow a high-performing team of engineers and designers delivering bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection and load rating projects for our OH and surrounding area clients
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineering (P.E.) registration in OH, or ability to be registered with reciprocity within 6 months of employment
• 15+ years of proven experience in bridge design, including leadership on design-build and design-bid-build projects
• Strong communication, leadership and technical skills necessary to lead a team of structural engineers and CADD technicians in production to meet client goals
• Extensive client contacts and relationships, business development skills, proven ability to win work and marketing experience including writing proposals, scopes of work, and budgeting for projected work
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office required
• Proficiency with MicroStation, Civil 3D and bridge design software
• Demonstrated communication and team leadership skills

We have experts! CEC is consistently ranked as a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm by Engineering News-Record. We are looking for people who enjoy using their education and experience to solve difficult technical problems and work on interesting projects. You can accomplish this while working with a team of professionals who are equally motivated to provide high levels of service to our clients and to teach you along the way.

We have support! We have a variety of Employee Resource Groups, including CEC Community - focused on giving back to the communities in which we work; CEC Ignite - focused on helping professionals early in their careers to develop their pathway; CEC iDEA - focused on inclusion, diversity, equality, and acceptance; and CEC Women - focused on creating internal and external opportunities for women to network and leverage professional experience!

We care about our people! People and Culture are two of the five elements of our strategic plan. When you care about your people, they will want to grow a career with you - that is our goal. CEC offers you a small-firm work environment with large-firm opportunities. Not only will we help you develop professionally, but we will also provide an opportunity to become an owner of the firm and share in its success.

CEC offers a matching 401(k); profit sharing; a performance bonus; company stock; medical, dental, and vision insurance; short and long-term disability; tuition assistance; professional development; and work-life balance.

CEC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in recruiting, hiring or promotion based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status), national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis or characteristic prohibited by applicable federal, state, or local law.