Bridge Project Manager

Jobtailor; Middletown (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Connecticut seeks a Senior Bridge Engineer to lead planning, design, and delivery of municipal bridge projects across the state, from small to mid-size structures. You will coordinate with roadway, drainage, environmental, and geotechnical teams, supervise design documents, and mentor junior staff while growing our municipal bridge portfolio.

A PE license and CT reciprocity are required; 10+ years of experience and proficiency with MIDAS, RISA, STAAD, LARSA, and MicroStation are

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an accredited program.
• PE license with ability to obtain CT licensure via reciprocity.
• 10+ years of bridge design and delivery experience.
• Strong knowledge of CTDOT standards and AASHTO LRFD.
• Experience with municipal bridge projects including rehabilitations and replacements.
• Proficiency with MIDAS, RISA, STAAD, LARSA and MicroStation.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, design, and execution of municipal bridge projects across CT.
• Serve as primary liaison with municipal clients.
• Supervise design documents incl. analyses, drawings, specs, and estimates.
• Collaborate with roadway, drainage, environmental, and geotechnical teams.
• Oversee local and state permitting processes (Inland Wetlands, Flood Management, CTDEEP).
• Provide technical support during construction (shop drawings, field visits).
• Mentor junior engineers and support staff development.
• Contribute to proposals, scope and fee development, and client interviews.

Skills

Client coordination

Team leadership

Mentoring

Proposal writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

MIDAS

RISA

STAAD

LARSA

MicroStation

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal bridge projects across Connecticut, including small- to mid-scale bridges, culverts, pedestrian bridges, and rehabilitations
• Serve as the primary liaison with municipal clients, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and trusted partnership throughout project delivery
• Supervise the preparation of design documents including structural analyses, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with CTDOT and local standards
• Work closely with roadway, drainage, environmental, and geotechnical teams to ensure coordinated project solutions
• Oversee and support local and state permitting processes, including Inland Wetlands, Flood Management, and CTDEEP reviews
• Provide technical support during construction, including shop drawing reviews, field visits, and contractor coordination
• Mentor junior engineers, support staff development, and foster a collaborative, problem-solving work environment
• Contribute to proposal writing, scope and fee development, and client interviews to help grow our municipal bridge portfolio

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license is required with the ability to obtain a Connecticut licensure through reciprocity
• 10+ years of experience in bridge design, project delivery, and client coordination
• Strong working knowledge of CTDOT bridge and structural standards, AASHTO LRFD and applicable permitting and regulatory requirements
• Proven track record managing bridge projects for municipal clients, including rehabilitations and replacements
• Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., MIDAS, RISA, STAAD, LARSA) and CAD tools (e.g., MicroStation)