Principal Project Manager & Technical Lead - Bridge Asset Management

Mott MacDonald; Iselin (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Project Manager & Technical Lead for Bridge Asset Management. This role involves managing multiple projects for public and private clients, focusing on bridge and structure asset management across North America. You will lead project teams, ensure client satisfaction, and develop innovative solutions while promoting sustainability and resilience. Join a rapidly expanding consultancy that values employee ownership and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and a hybrid working policy. This is your chance to make a significant impact in the engineering and management sector.

Benefits

401k

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Parental Leave

Company Paid Life Insurance

Short-term/Long-term Disability

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in bridge or structure project management.
• Experience in leading bridge and structure asset management programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge and structure asset management projects and client meetings.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates for projects.

Skills

Project Management

Bridge and Structure Asset Management

Interpersonal Skills

Written and Presentation Skills

Ability to Work Independently

Education

BS Civil Engineering

MS Civil Engineering

Professional Engineering Licensure

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Job description

Principal Project Manager & Technical Lead - Bridge Asset Management

Location(s): Arlington, VA, US; Tampa, FL, US; Charleston, WV, US; Cleveland, OH, US; Iselin, NJ, US; Pittsburgh, PA, US; Raleigh, NC, US; Jacksonville, FL, US

Contract Type: Regular (US only)

Work Pattern: Full Time

Market: Transport

Job Ref: 7889

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.

Mott MacDonald is seeking an experienced bridge and structure project manager capable of pursuing, capturing, managing, and delivering multiple projects for both public sector and private sector clients in bridge and structure asset management. This position will focus mainly on North America with the opportunity 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 with the ability to travel to client locations to lead technical meetings to develop the business processes for managing bridge and structure assets.
2. Serve as a client facing, bridge and structure asset management subject matter expert and technical lead with the ability to travel to conferences and workshops, making presentations and providing national leadership in bridge and structure asset management.
3. Ability to lead project teams including directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of technical staff.
4. Work independently to make administrative decisions regarding the direction of projects and resolution of issues as they arise.
5. Serve as a project manager, coordinating with the assigned principal, technical lead and internal staff to ensure that projects are profitable, delivered on time and clients are satisfied and reference-able.
6. Projects will likely include Bridge Management System (BMS) software implementations, advisory services for management of bridges and structures including preservation management, strategic investment planning, developing Transportation Asset Management Plans (TAMPs), and bridge and structure inventory management.
7. Advise clients on best practices and policies.
8. Lead with our vision for bridge and structure asset management to incorporate risk, resiliency, sustainability, safety, and equity in all that we do.
9. Ensure overall project deliverable quality assurance and client satisfaction for assigned area and projects.
10. Lead development of scopes of work, scheduling, and cost estimating for projects and tasks within line of business.
11. Coordinate with subconsultants, bridge and structure inspectors, software vendors, and other team members as needed to deliver successfully for our clients.
12. Coordinate and support account management responsibilities with existing clients to ensure their continued satisfaction with delivery of services.
13. Assist in marketing efforts related to business line including conference attendance, client meetings, business development efforts, updating website and marketing brochure information.
14. Actively seek opportunities to engage with federal, state, and local agencies and industry groups and associations at events attended by prospective and existing clients.
15. Develop and deliver presentations as required to support projects, business development, and overall advancement of bridge and structure asset management.

Experience Required:

1. Minimum 10+ years of bridge or structure Project and/or Program Management experience with ability to manage staff, scope, schedules, and budgets of complex projects.
2. Experience in a lead role at a public agency and/or consulting practice in Bridge and Structure Asset Management and Engineering programs preferred.
3. Minimum 5 years of commercial asset management system implementation or operational experience.
4. Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and working with spatial data a plus.
5. BS Civil Engineering; MS Civil Engineering a plus; Professional Engineering Licensure (NCEES certification preferred).

Skills:

1. Experience and knowledge of bridge and structure and deterioration modes for structure major components and elements.
2. Familiar and proficient with project management principles and processes.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working within a team environment.
4. Excellent written and presentation skills.
5. Able to work independently and unsupervised.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding engineering, development, and management consultancy in North America within our advisory team and progress your career with a global employee-owned business.

At Mott MacDonald, we provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

Equal employment opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.

More about Mott MacDonald

We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do.