Highway Bridge Project Manager

HDR, Inc.; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Missoula, Montana, is seeking a Bridge Project Manager to oversee small to medium engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's and a minimum of 7 years' experience, including 2 years in project management, along with a recognized professional engineering license. The role involves fostering client relationships, managing project teams, and performing structural designs. Proficiency in various engineering software is required. The firm values teamwork and leadership commitment, offering an equal opportunity work environment.

Qualifications

• 7 years related experience including 2 years in project management.
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and commitment to company culture.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage engineering projects.
• Foster client relationships and coordinate engineers.
• Perform structural planning, analysis, and design.

Skills

Project management

Client relationship building

Communication skills

Teamwork

Structural design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

MicroStation

AutoCAD

MathCAD

LARSA

Job description

Bridge Project Manager

In the role of Bridge Project Manager, we’ll count on you to:

• 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering
• A minimum of 2 years of project management experience
• PMP certification
• 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

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering
• 7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum of 2 years experience in project management
• Professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered (example: PE or P.Eng)
• MS Office and MS Project experience
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee‑owned culture is a must

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, arrests, and conviction records. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.