Bridge Project Manager

Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design and engineering firm based in California is seeking a Bridge Project Manager who will oversee small to medium projects, mentor junior staff, and develop client relationships. This role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant experience. The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and a strong understanding of bridge design practices. This is a full-time position based in Irvine, California, with opportunities for strategic project management and innovation.

Qualifications

• 7 years of related experience required.
• A minimum of 2 years project management experience is needed.
• Professional Engineering license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage engineering projects.
• Foster client relationships.
• Perform structural planning and analysis.
• Work on bridge design and highway projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Mentoring

Seismic design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MathCAD

LARSA

Job description

At HDR, our employee‑owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?
Watch Our Story: https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story
Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.
We believe transportation is more than movement, it’s the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR’s Transportation Business Group, you’ll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next‑generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee‑owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single‑discipline engineering projects or large, routine projects
• Foster and develop client relationships for yourself and your staff
• Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project’s development
• Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings
• Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate or adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed‑to schedule
• Collaborate with peers and team members to create a cohesive practice
• Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects to ensure completion of documents on schedule
• Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable‑stayed), box culvert, and interchange design for highway and railway projects
• Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development
• Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs
• Mentor younger staff and support continued development

Perform other duties as needed

#LI-JF1

Keywords: Bridge Project Manager, Caltrans bridge, California High Speed Rail, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Engineering
• California High Speed Rail Experience
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA
• Experience mentoring junior staff
• Proficiency with seismic design and detailing of bridges
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment
• 10 years of Caltrans Bridge Design Experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills, communication skills, and ability to work with various teams
• Prestress Concrete Design
• Strong organizational, listening, and mentoring skills
• Ability to handle multiple assignments
• Experience using structural analysis programs and bridge design software
• PMP certification

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience
• A minimum 2 years project management experience

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

• MS Office and MS Project experience is required (Access experience would be plus)
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other’s life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day. Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

Primary Location

United States-California-Irvine

Other Locations

United States-California-Los Angeles, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-California-Oakland, United States-California-Riverside, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-Long Beach, United States-California-Folsom, United States-California-San Diego, United States-California-Sacramento

Industry

Bridges

Schedule

Full‑time

Employee Status

Regular

BusinessClass : Bridges and Structures

Job Posting

Feb 25, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employee. We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Ready to learn more? Let's work together to make great thingspossible.

We design solutions to the world's greatest challenges. We'realways looking for great talent to join our global teams.