Bridge Project Manager

GPD Group; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

GPD Group seeks a Bridge Project Engineer for their Pittsburgh office, emphasizing community change and innovation in transportation design. This position requires a Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering and extensive experience in bridge construction. Join a collaborative environment that values your ideas and fosters professional growth.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with matching and profit-sharing

Rich Bonus Program

Vacation & Sick Time

Professional Development Support

Qualifications

• 7-20 years of engineering design and documentation experience in Bridge Construction projects.
• Pennsylvania professional engineering registration (PE) required.
• Knowledge of AASHTO/PennDOT standards and bridge assessment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the project design and quality review process for Bridge and infrastructure projects.
• Provide technical training and mentoring to junior engineers.
• Oversee project scope, schedule, and fee development.

Skills

Leadership

Technical Oversight

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Microstation

PennDOT design software

MS Office (Word and Excel)

Job description

Join GPD Group, where our purpose is to improve the well-being of our employees, clients, communities, and business partners by transforming opportunities into success. We are passionate about the work we do and the relationships we build with clients. Our employee ownership structure fosters a non-hierarchical collaborative work environment, where everyone is encouraged to share their ideas and creativity for the betterment of the organization and our clients. This structure also enables each associate to explore and expand their talents, reach their full potential, and embody the core traits that guide GPD Group and allow us to deliver successfully for our clients.

For more than 60 years, GPD Group has been providing architectural, engineering, and planning services to clients across the United States. With a diverse team of over 700 professionals working in 13 different offices, our passion for our work and our commitment to our purpose unite us.

GPD is looking to make Pittsburgh our next hub of Transportation and Roadway design innovation. Due to our organic growth and stellar reputation in the industry, GPD is excited to add a Bridge Project Engineer to our Pittsburgh, PA office, embodying the entrepreneurial spirit and passion for championing meaningful community change that GPD is founded on. GPD Group works directly with the communities we serve for transportation, bridge, roadway, and heavy highway design.

Role Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering. Master’s degree in Civil Engineering a plus.
• 7-20 years of experience in engineering design and documentation in Bridge Construction projects in Pennsylvania.
• Pennsylvania professional engineering registration (PE). Bridge inspection certification (CBSI) and/or experience a plus.
• Knowledge of AASHTO/PennDOT policies and standard procedures applicable for the analysis, evaluation, and design of various bridge types. Proficient understanding of performing bridge assessments and inspections a plus.
• Experience delivering PennDOT/PTC projects, City of Pittsburgh DOMI, and Allegheny County projects a plus.
• Extensive experience with preparing bridge construction drawings, calculating bridge rebars, and bridge quantities.
• Strong technical/computer software skills, including proficiency in MS Office (Word and Excel), AutoCAD, Microstation, and PennDOT design software programs.
• Experience mentoring and empowering engineers newer in their career.
• Enjoys taking on a leadership role not only as a technical expert but as a servant leader in the community and within the company.
• Thrives in a collaborative project environment and enjoys all forms of communication with clients and team members (virtual, in-person, phone).
• Experience assisting in the development and oversight of project scope, schedule, and fees for new projects and additional scope/services requested by clients.
• Experience supporting business development efforts including site visits, letter of interest preparation, participation in technical societies, and client meetings.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Engineering: providing opportunities to interact with multiple stakeholders in services encompassing the development of Bridge and infrastructure projects, including complete A&E design, structural analysis, survey, environmental assessment, inspection, and site walks.
2. Technical oversight: managing the project design and quality review process, analyzing data, recognizing discrepancies, and identifying solutions and risks.
3. Strategic Planning: working with the team to develop and execute strategic actions aligned with both Bridge/Transportation and GPD Group goals, contributing to the company's growth.
4. Mentoring and Development: guiding the Transportation team, providing technical training, and empowering team members to find their passion and translate it into career success.
5. Administrative oversight: assisting in workflow tracking, scheduling, ensuring quality standards, and maintaining project documentation within scope and budget.

GPD believes passionately that everyone on our team is a valued member of our employee-owned company. When you invest your time and effort, you will see the benefits in your paycheck and benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with matching and profit-sharing
• Rich Bonus Program rewarding performance
• Vacation & Sick Time
• Professional Development Support
• And much more…

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