Bridge Group Leader

LVI Associates; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development support

Job summary

LVI Associates in Cleveland, Ohio, seeks a Bridge Group Leader to oversee growth, technical excellence, and delivery of bridge and transportation infrastructure projects across the region. Lead a team, shape strategic direction, and manage high-profile projects that improve communities.

This role offers leadership over client relationships, business development, and mentoring of engineers, with broad responsibilities across planning, design, rehab, and compliance with design standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of bridge engineering experience.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams and managing complex transportation projects.
• Strong knowledge of bridge design codes and transportation project delivery.
• Proven client management and business development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bridge engineering staff, project managers, and technical teams.
• Oversee planning, design, rehabilitation, and replacement of bridge structures.
• Serve as project manager and technical lead on complex transportation projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Support business development, including proposals and client presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and resources.
• Coordinate with transportation, roadway, structural, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with state DOT, AASHTO, and industry design standards.
• Identify opportunities to expand services and grow market presence.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project leadership

Client management

Team leadership

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time

Lead Major Bridge Projects Across Ohio and Beyond

Bridge Group Leader

Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Employment Type: Full-Time

Lead Major Bridge Projects Across Ohio and Beyond

An established, employee-focused engineering consulting firm is seeking a Bridge Group Leader to oversee the growth, technical excellence, and delivery of bridge and transportation infrastructure projects. This role offers the opportunity to lead a talented team, shape the strategic direction of a bridge practice, and manage high-profile transportation projects that improve communities and critical infrastructure throughout the region.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bridge engineer or project manager looking to step into a leadership role with significant influence over project delivery, client relationships, business development, and team growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bridge engineering staff, project managers, and technical teams.
• Oversee the planning, design, rehabilitation, and replacement of bridge structures.
• Serve as project manager and technical lead on complex transportation projects.
• Develop and maintain relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Support business development efforts, including proposal preparation and client presentations.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers and project managers.
• Maintain project schedules, budgets, quality standards, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with transportation, roadway, structural, geotechnical, and construction teams.
• Ensure compliance with state DOT, AASHTO, and industry design standards.
• Identify opportunities to expand services, pursue new clients, and grow market presence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required.
• 10+ years of bridge engineering experience.
• Proven experience managing bridge design, rehabilitation, and transportation infrastructure projects.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong understanding of bridge design codes, structural analysis, and transportation project delivery.
• Demonstrated success in client management and business development.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Ohio DOT project experience preferred.
• Structural Engineering (SE) licensure is a plus.

What You'll Find Here

• Leadership opportunity with significant impact on the future growth of the bridge practice.
• Diverse portfolio of bridge, transportation, and infrastructure projects.
• Strong project backlog with long-term stability.
• Collaborative and employee-focused culture.
• Career advancement opportunities within senior leadership.
• Competitive compensation and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development, licensing support, and continuing education assistance.