Bridge Project Leader - Ownership Track & Impact
gpac
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Job summary
GPAC is seeking a senior bridge leader in the Greater Chicago Area to guide major projects from planning through delivery. You will own budgets, schedules, scope, and quality while building trusted relationships with public-sector clients.
You will mentor engineers, influence project strategy, and help grow the bridge practice within a collaborative, long-tenure firm known for retention and staff development.
Qualifications
- SE license required.
- 15+ years of bridge/structural design and PM experience.
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
- Experience delivering transportation projects for public agencies.
- Strong knowledge of applicable bridge design standards.
- Proficiency with bridge design, analysis, and drafting software.
- Proven client leadership and staff development skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead bridge and structural projects from planning through delivery.
- Own project budgets, schedules, scope, and quality.
- Build trusted relationships with public-sector clients.
- Guide design decisions and review technical deliverables.
- Mentor engineers and support proposals and new project pursuits.
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Job description
GPAC is seeking a senior bridge leader in the Greater Chicago Area to guide major projects from planning through delivery. You will own budgets, schedules, scope, and quality while building trusted relationships with public-sector clients.
You will mentor engineers, influence project strategy, and help grow the bridge practice within a collaborative, long-tenure firm known for retention and staff development.
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