Bridge & Structures Project Manager - MA/CT

Parsons; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 125,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

ESOP

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible work schedules

Holidays

Job summary

Parsons is seeking a Bridge & Structures Project Manager to lead major highway and bridge initiatives in New England, including CT and MA. You will guide scope, schedule, and budget while directing diverse engineering teams and maintaining client relationships.

Applicants should have 15+ years in engineering design and project management for bridges, plus a PE license and a structural-focused Civil Engineering degree. CT-based project experience is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in engineering design and project management for bridges and structures.
• PE license is required and a Civil Engineering degree with structural emphasis.
• Experience delivering CT-based or New England bridge projects is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee scope, schedule, budget, and delivery of major bridge and highway structures projects.
• Lead interdisciplinary teams and liaise with clients, subcontractors, and regulators.
• Develop and implement project execution, health and safety, and QA/QC plans.
• Identify risks, manage costs, and communicate progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Bridge project management

Structural engineering

Team leadership

Client liaison

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next!

At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.

Job Description:

Are you ready to lead transformative bridge and highway structures projects that shape the future of transportation? Parsons is seeking an experienced Bridge & Structures Project Manager to join our rapidly growing team in New England. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to deliver innovative, practical solutions for complex urban infrastructure projects while advancing your career in a collaborative and dynamic environment.

At Parsons, we don’t just build bridges—we build leaders. With your 15+ years of experience managing bridge and structures projects, you’ll have the opportunity to take on leadership roles and drive the delivery of multibillion-dollar infrastructure projects with some of our premiere clients in New England. Our strong presence in Connecticut and the surrounding region, coupled with your expertise, will position you to make a lasting impact on the communities we serve while advancing your career to new heights.

This role requires candidates to be located in the Boston, MA or Hartford, CT geographical areas.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As a Bridge & Structures Project Manager, you’ll oversee the scope, schedule, budget, and delivery of major bridge and highway structures projects. Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple bridge and structures projects for state road and highway initiatives, ensuring successful execution from inception to close-out.
• Leading interdisciplinary teams of engineers and professionals to deliver high-quality results.
• Acting as the primary liaison with clients, subcontractors, and regulatory agencies, negotiating scope changes and securing additional work.
• Preparing and delivering written reports, presentations, and briefings for clients and senior personnel.
• Developing and implementing project execution plans, health and safety plans, and quality assurance/quality control plans.
• Monitoring project progress, identifying potential cost overruns or delays, and devising action plans to address challenges.
• Promoting technical and commercial excellence through the application of Parsons’ quality assurance processes.

What You’ll Bring:

• ABachelor’s degree in Civil Engineeringwith a structural emphasis.
• AProfessional Engineer (PE) licenseis required.
• 15+ years of experiencein engineering design and project management for bridge and structures projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of industry standards and familiarity with Federal and State-funded bridge projects.
• Experience working on Connecticut-based projects is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to manage projects, interface with clients, and contribute technically to project designs.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Participation in Parsons’Project Management Certification programto further enhance your leadership capabilities.

Why Parsons?

At Parsons, we empower our employees to thrive both professionally and personally. When you join our team, you’ll benefit from:

• Career Advancement: Clear pathways for growth and promotion based on performance.
• Professional Development: Access to training programs, certifications, and mentorship opportunities.
• Innovative Projects: Work on transformative infrastructure initiatives that enhance the urban fabric of our communities.
• Collaborative Culture: Be part of a supportive team that values diversity, creativity, and teamwork.

Ready to Join Us?

If you’re passionate about bridge and structures project management and want to be part of a company that values your contributions, together, we’ll build the future of transportation.

Security Clearance Requirement:

None

This position is part of our Critical Infrastructure team.

For more than 80 years, our experts have designed and delivered the critical infrastructure that connects and protects communities around the world. We work in collaborative teams, both within the company and with our partners and customers, to plan, design, build, and modernize infrastructure. We take special pride in projects and solutions that improve communities as well as people’s quality of life by promoting economic growth, enhancing mobility, and increasing sustainability and resiliency. Powered by our people, we provide the imagination necessary to support our customers’ visions—and to help them see what's next!

Salary Range: $125,100.00 - $225,200.00

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as

• medical
• dental
• vision
• paid time off
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k)
• life insurance
• flexible work schedules
• holidays

to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.

We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest—

About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug‐free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

For more about Parsons, visit parsons.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube.