Principal Project Manager & Technical Lead - Bridge Asset Management

Mott MacDonald; Charleston, Malvern (SC, WV, Chester County); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled bridge and structure project manager to lead innovative projects across North America. This role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience in project management, focusing on asset management for bridges and structures. You will be responsible for client interactions, leading project teams, and ensuring quality assurance. Join a rapidly expanding consultancy that values diversity and offers a supportive hybrid work environment. If you are passionate about engineering and want to make a significant impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project management experience in bridge or structure management.
• Professional Engineering Licensure preferred (NCEES certification).
• Strong knowledge of inspection, design, and load rating for bridges.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical meetings and develop business processes for asset management.
• Manage projects ensuring profitability, timely delivery, and client satisfaction.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Bridge Management

Asset Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering

Master’s in Civil Engineering

Tools

Bridge Management System (BMS)

GIS

Databases

Job description

Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors, which in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

About the Role

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced bridge and structure project manager capable of pursuing, capturing, managing, and delivering multiple projects for both public and private sector clients in bridge and structure asset management. This position will focus mainly on North America with opportunities to support the broader Mott MacDonald business worldwide with bridge and structure asset management expertise.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as a client-facing, bridge and structure asset management project leader, traveling to client locations to lead technical meetings and develop business processes for managing bridge and structure assets.
2. Act as a subject matter expert and technical lead in bridge and structure asset management, making presentations and providing national leadership at conferences and workshops.
3. Lead project teams, including directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of technical staff.
4. Work independently to make administrative decisions regarding project direction and issue resolution.
5. Manage projects to ensure profitability, timely delivery, client satisfaction, and referenceability, including projects involving Bridge Management System (BMS) software, preservation management, strategic investment planning, and inventory management.
6. Incorporate risk, resiliency, sustainability, safety, and equity into our bridge and structure asset management practices.
7. Ensure quality assurance and client satisfaction on all projects.
8. Develop scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for projects.
9. Coordinate with subconsultants, inspectors, software vendors, and team members for successful project delivery.
10. Support account management to maintain client satisfaction.
11. Assist in marketing efforts, including conference attendance, client meetings, and updating marketing materials.
12. Engage with industry groups and agencies, presenting at events like TRB, AASHTO, and others.
13. Develop and deliver presentations to support projects and business development.

Candidate Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years of project and/or program management experience in bridge or structure management.
• Experience in a lead role at a public agency or consulting firm in asset management and engineering programs.
• At least 5 years of experience with commercial asset management system implementation.
• Bachelor’s in Civil Engineering; Master’s preferred.
• Professional Engineering Licensure (NCEES certification preferred).
• Knowledge of deterioration modes, inspection, design, and load rating for bridges and structures.
• Experience with GIS, databases, and spatial data is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team collaboration skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding engineering, development, and management consultancy in North America. We value diversity and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed requirement.

Our benefits include 401k, health insurance, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and life insurance. Compensation is based on experience, education, skills, and location.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. We support hybrid working arrangements to promote well-being and flexibility.

Learn more about us at our website. We look forward to your application and the possibility of you joining our team to make a difference.