Bridge Program Lead (Structural) – Project Manager

SEH; Minnesota; On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH seeks a Bridge Market Leader to lead bridge engineering projects from Minnesota-based offices, with opportunities to assist projects in other states. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and client communications to ensure successful delivery of diverse bridge structures.

The role requires a PE in MN and proven experience managing complex bridge programs, including proposals and client negotiations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in MN.
• Demonstrated experience managing bridge engineering projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, and client communication.
• Experience delivering bridge projects for state DOTs, counties, municipalities, or other public-sector transportation clients.
• Experience developing proposals, negotiating scope and fees, and securing bridge engineering work.
• Familiarity with AASHTO codes and design standards for new and replacement bridge structures.
• Familiarity with the Minnesota Department of Transportation LRFD Bridge Design Manual.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge engineering projects primarily located in Minnesota, with opportunities to support projects in other states.
• Manage a wide range of state and local bridge projects, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, staffing coordination, client communication, and project delivery.
• Lead the delivery of bridge projects ranging from conventional grade separations to complex highway interchanges and river crossings.
• Manage bridge projects involving a variety of structure types, including prestressed concrete, cast-in-place concrete, steel girder, curved steel girder, and truss bridges.
• Provide project oversight and quality control for bridge engineering deliverables prepared by project teams.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout project development and delivery.
• Participate in business development efforts, including client outreach, project pursuits, proposal preparation, and interview support.
• Support structures group initiatives related to quality improvement, operational efficiency, and long‑term growth.

Skills

Bridge project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering

Licensed Professional Engineer in MN

Tools

RISA

STAAD Pro

Bentley OpenRoads

Bentley OpenBridge

AASHTOWare BrR

Mathcad

Excel Spreadsheets

Job description

SEH seeks a Bridge Market Leader to lead bridge engineering projects from Minnesota-based offices, with opportunities to assist projects in other states. You will oversee scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and client communications to ensure successful delivery of diverse bridge structures.

The role requires a PE in MN and proven experience managing complex bridge programs, including proposals and client negotiations.