Bridge Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 103,000 - 166,800; Full time

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Bridges & Structures Project Manager to join our Infrastructure division in New York. The candidate should be near our Albany, Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse offices.

The role covers the full lifecycle of bridge projects, from pursuit to design development and construction phase support, with emphasis on leadership, client outreach, and high-quality outcomes. A NY PE and strong networking with state agencies are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering is required.
• 10+ years of bridge design/management experience.
• PE license in NY (or reciprocity) is required.
• Established network with NY bridge owners (NYSDOT, NYS Thruway, municipal clients).
• Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and Federal‑Aid delivery.
• Ability to manage bridge projects and lead multi-disciplinary teams to meet schedule, budget and quality.
• Familiarity with AREMA rail bridge design and/or design-build procurement a plus.
• Ability to identify, pursue, and win work.
• Ability to work with team members in other offices.
• Strong reading, writing, and understanding of English.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the success of the bridge projects under their management.
• Handle all aspects of a project lifecycle from identification, pursuit, contracting, design development and construction phase support.
• Business development including client marketing, proposal preparation, and attend relevant technical, professional, and political networking events.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to structural staff.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work and workload of project staff.
• Monitor project costs to ensure that projects are delivered within budget, fulfills customer expectations for schedule and quality, and/or aligns with the company strategic objectives.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Team leadership

Business development

Client networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering

Master's degree in civil/structural engineering

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Bridges & Structures Project Manager to join our Infrastructure division in New York. Candidates should be near our offices in Albany, Buffalo, Rochester or Syracuse.

Our Bridges & Structures team is a highly skilled professional group conducting business across New York and into the New England region. We provide a full range of structural engineering services from scoping, planning, preliminary through final design, and construction for highway, pedestrian, rail bridge and culvert projects in addition to contractor engineering services.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the success of the bridge projects under their management.
• Handle all aspects of a project lifecycle from identification, pursuit, contracting, design development and construction phase support.
• Business development including client marketing, proposal preparation, and attend relevant technical, professional, and political networking events.
• Provide leadership and mentoring to structural staff.
• Plan, organize, and supervise the work and workload of project staff.
• Monitor project costs to ensure that projects are delivered within budget, fulfills customer expectations for schedule and quality, and/or aligns with the company strategic objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil/structural engineering is required; Master's degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of bridge design/management experience is required.
• PE licensed in NY (or through reciprocity) is required.
• Established business network with New York State bridge owners such as NYSDOT, NYS Thruway Authority, Municipal clients and contractors.
• Prior experience and understanding of AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and the Federal‑Aid project delivery process.
• Ability to manage bridge projects and lead multi‑disciplinary teams meeting schedule, budget and quality.
• Familiarity with construction engineering, AREMA based rail bridge design, and/or design build procurement a plus.
• Ability to identify, pursue, and win work.
• Ability to work with team members in other offices.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

Compensation

$103,000 to $166,800 per year (Depending on Qualifications)

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects as well as company‑sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work‑life balance through a generous compensation package that includes company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; life insurance; a company‑matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in‑house resource for hundreds of educational and self‑enrichment courses; mentorship program; wellness program; Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.

Apply today to learn how you can join our team of professionals, so we can help Accelerate Your Success!