Bridge Project Manager

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 89,544 - 123,984; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401K Retirement Plan

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Job summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is seeking a Bridge Project Manager in Richmond, VA. The role involves leading project objectives for bridge and structural design projects while ensuring team coordination and stakeholder communication.

Ideal candidates should have over 10 years of experience in bridge design, a Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, and a PE License. The position offers a full range of benefits and competitive hourly compensation based on experience, ranging from $65 to $90 per hour.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bridge and structural design experience.
• PE License is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and ongoing performance management.
• Manage project objectives including planning, scope, schedule, and budget.
• Develop project-specific plans and quality management plans.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Strong Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in structural engineering

Job description

Bridge Project Manager

Richmond, VA – Full-Time/Regular

Position Summary

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson is a dynamic, 100% employee‑owned consulting firm with more than 2,800 professionals, providing a full range of multidisciplinary engineering, architecture, information technology, and related services to public agencies and private clients throughout the United States. JMT is currently ranked #45 on Engineering News‑Report’s list of the Top 500 Design Firms.

JMT’s Richmond, Virginia office is growing and seeks a motivated individual who desires increasing responsibilities across a variety of bridge and transportation structure projects at the local, state, and federal level. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering all project objectives for assigned bridge and structural design projects, including planning, scope, schedule and budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting. The role also involves helping to lead and grow the bridge engineering staff in the Richmond office.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Team Leadership and Staff Development

• Provide leadership and ongoing performance management, including setting goals, offering feedback, and coaching to support team growth, with the potential for direct reports
• Provide coaching and mentorship to the project team through one-to-one check‑in meetings and various project debriefs to recognize achievements, identify areas for improvement, and share lessons learned
• Help strengthen bridge engineering staff to support continued growth of the Richmond, Virginia office

Project Management

• Provide technical and structural engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle, from preliminary through final design and construction
• Coordinate and guide all technical resources within the project team to ensure delivery of a high‑quality outcome, including development of construction plans and associated submittal documents
• Develop project‑specific plans, including project management plans and quality management plans
• Identify and manage subconsultants
• Collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop a risk‑averse project scope and fee
• Manage project(s) in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Create and maintain project schedules
• Monitor and execute project progress, including identifying and mitigating risks, developing extra work order requests and open‑end contract task proposals
• Prepare progress reports and review invoices

Business Development and Client Relations

• Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with the marketing process, including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews
• Build relationships with client(s) to understand preferences and requirements to set‑up and execute a quality project
• Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders
• Develop and lead project status presentations
• Participate in office’s project financial status meetings

Nonessential Functions and Responsibilities

• Perform other related duties as assigned

Compensation

Compensation for this position is $65.00. - $90.00/hour, commensurate with experience, education and certifications. The provided range is a good faith estimate based on the requirements described within the job description. We notice that we receive a wide variety of applicants and recognize that the person selected may be less experienced or more experienced. If so, the actual salary range may vary from the estimate provided.

Benefits

• Affordable Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Caregiver Leave Program
• 401K Retirement Plan (Traditional and Roth options)
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Career Development Programs
• And more…

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in structural engineering from an ABET accredited engineering program
• 10+ years of bridge and structural design experience
• PE License
• Strong Communication Skills
• Strong Presentation Skills

Preferred Experience

• Master’s degree in civil engineering with a focus in structural engineering
• Experience working with VDOT, and Virginia localities and agencies
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods (e.g., Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, P3)
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams

Working Conditions

Work is performed within a general office environment 95% of the time. Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require occasional standing and walking. Lighting and temperature are adequate and there are no hazardous or unpleasant conditions caused by noise, dust, etc. within the office environment.

Field work is required on occasion where work may be conducted outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions. Some lifting (up to 25 lbs) may be required as needed.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.