Bridge PM | Herndon/ Richmond

LVI Associates; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) with traditional and Roth

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

LVI Associates in Virginia is seeking a Senior Bridge Project Manager / Structural Lead to lead complex bridge projects in the Richmond and Herndon area. You will mentor staff, manage design through construction, and develop client relationships to support growth of the local bridge practice.

The role requires a PE license, a civil engineering degree with structural emphasis, and 10+ years of bridge experience. Strong communication and leadership are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of bridge and structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor bridge engineering staff, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Oversee project delivery from planning through construction, managing scope, schedule, budgets and resource allocations.
• Develop project management and quality management plans; track progress and manage client deliverables.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Mentoring

Communication

Client relations

Stakeholder management

Team development

Structural engineering

PE license

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering

Job description

Bridge PM | Herndon/ Richmond (PR/613752) Herndon, Virginia

Salary: USD120000 - USD190000 per annum

Senior Bridge Project Manager / Structural Lead

Position Overview

A well-established employee-owned engineering consulting firm is seeking a Senior Bridge Project Manager / Structural Lead to support the continued growth of its bridge practice in the Richmond, Virginia area. This leadership position offers the opportunity to manage complex bridge and transportation structure projects while mentoring staff, developing client relationships, and helping expand the local bridge engineering team.

The successful candidate will oversee project delivery from planning and design through construction, ensuring projects are completed on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor bridge engineering staff, providing coaching, guidance, and performance feedback.
• Support professional growth through regular team meetings, project debriefs, and career development initiatives.
• Help grow and strengthen the local bridge engineering team.

Project Management

• Provide technical leadership on bridge and transportation structure projects from preliminary engineering through final design and construction support.
• Manage project scope, schedule, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants.
• Develop project management and quality management plans.
• Track project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Prepare project status reports, review invoices, and manage client deliverables.
• Oversee preparation of construction plans and technical documents.

Business Development & Client Relations

• Support pursuit efforts, including proposal development, interviews, and go/no-go evaluations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector clients.
• Communicate project updates and key milestones to stakeholders.
• Lead project presentations and participate in financial and operational meetings.
• Assist with strategic growth initiatives for the bridge practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis from an accredited program.
• 10+ years of bridge and structural engineering experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering.
• Experience working with state DOTs, municipalities, and transportation agencies.
• Familiarity with multiple project delivery methods, including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary project teams.
• Competitive compensation approximately $65-$90/hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Employee ownership opportunities (ESOP).
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• 401(k) with traditional and Roth options.
• Generous PTO and paid holidays.
• Career development and leadership advancement opportunities.

Ideal for a bridge engineering leader looking to take on greater project responsibility while helping grow a thriving transportation structures practice in the Richmond market.