New England Bridge Leader

Colliers Engineering & Design; Connecticut; On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education reimbursement

Mentorship program

Wellness program

Women’s Organization

Job summary

Colliers Engineering & Design in the New England region seeks a dynamic Bridge Leader to drive business development, manage client relationships, and expand our bridge engineering capabilities across the Northeast. The ideal candidate will have extensive bridge experience, lead multidisciplinary teams, ensure project delivery, and negotiate with DOT and regional clients.

This role offers a growth-focused environment with mentorship, competitive compensation, and opportunities to shape the firm’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering
• 12+ years of bridge engineering experience
• PE license in a New England state or through reciprocity
• Experience working with DOT in New England states

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee bridge engineering project teams and budgets.
• Manage schedules, deliverables, and quality control.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and secure new bridge projects.
• Prepare proposals including technical approach and pricing.
• Represent the firm in industry events and cross-sell services.

Skills

Bridge leadership

Project management

Client relationships

Education

PE license in NE state

Tools

MicroStation

InRoads

OpenRoads

Job description

Overview

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a dynamic New England Bridge Leader to support our New England operations. This is a strong opportunity for a motivated professional to drive business development, build and manage client relationships, and expand our bridge engineering capabilities throughout the Northeast United States.This individual will play a key role in advancing and diversifying our Bridge Engineering services across the region. The ideal candidate brings a strong background in bridge engineering, along with a proven ability and clear ambition to secure and manage bridge projects for a range of clients such as DOT in Massachusetts, Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island.In this role, you’ll collaborate with and leverage an established nationwide team of engineers, designers, and project managers. This collective strength supports delivery on a diverse and engaging portfolio of bridge projects.

Responsibilities

Leadership & Management:

• Leadership and oversight of Bridge engineering project teams.
• Management of project budgets and schedules.
• Mentorship of Bridge engineering staff.

Technical Duties:

• Assist engineers, designers, and others in design decision-making.
• Project management covering scope, schedule, technical design, and delivery.
• Provide quality control and adherence to our Company Standard Procedures.
• Client communications and customer service.

Business Development:

• Pursue and acquire project opportunities with New England clients.
• Prepare proposals including technical approach and pricing.
• Client management including negotiations and relationship building.
• Participate in outside organizations, events, and conferences.
• Market and cross-sell other company services such as Highways & Traffic Engineering, Rail and Construction Engineering & Inspection, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering required.
• 12+ years of bridge engineering experience required.
• PE License in a New England state required (or through reciprocity).
• Prior experience working directly with DOT (Department of Transportation) in the New England states.
• MicroStation, InRoads, and OpenRoads experience is a plus.
• Ability to read, write, and understand English for purposes of comprehending written job-related communications and verbal instructions and interactions.

What We Offer

At Colliers Engineering & Design, our people are our most important resource. That’s why we are committed to providing all our employees with a safe, comfortable work environment, the potential for career advancement, and the ability to impact society through their projects and company-sponsored activities.

This dedication begins with supporting a work-life balance through a generous compensation package that includes: company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage; paid pregnancy disability leave; short- and long-term disability insurance; life insurance; a company-matched 401(k)/Roth; paid time off that includes parental and military leave; employee referral and professional license bonuses and a straight time policy that compensates exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours within a work week.

We have also created an internal culture that provides the resources and technology needed to encourage personal and professional growth opportunities through reimbursement for education; a free in-house resource for hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses; a mentorship program; a wellness program; a Women’s Organization and ongoing philanthropic opportunities.