Principal Project Manager & Technical Lead - Bridge Asset Management

Mott MacDonald; Raleigh, Memphis, Akron, Los Angeles (NC, TN, OH, CA); 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 and manage projects across North America. This role involves client engagement, project leadership, and ensuring successful project delivery while incorporating sustainability and risk management principles. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in managing complex projects, strong technical expertise, and excellent interpersonal skills. Join a rapidly expanding consultancy that values innovation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible working arrangements to promote well-being.

Benefits

401k

Health Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in bridge or structure project management.
• Experience in leadership roles in asset management and engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams and manage multiple projects for clients.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates.

Skills

Project Management

Client Relations

Technical Leadership

Risk Management

Presentation Skills

Education

BSc in Civil Engineering

MSc in Civil Engineering

PE Licensure

Tools

GIS

Databases

Spreadsheets

Job description

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

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 role primarily focuses on North America but also offers opportunities to support our broader global business with bridge and structure asset management expertise.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a client-facing project leader in bridge and structure asset management, leading technical meetings and developing business processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert, making presentations at conferences and workshops, and providing national leadership.
• Lead project teams, including directing and reviewing work of technical staff.
• Make independent administrative decisions regarding project directions and issue resolution.
• Manage projects to ensure profitability, timely delivery, and client satisfaction, including software implementations and advisory services.
• Incorporate risk, resiliency, sustainability, safety, and equity into our bridge and structure asset management approach.
• Ensure quality assurance and client satisfaction across projects.
• Develop scopes of work, schedules, and cost estimates.
• Coordinate with subconsultants, inspectors, vendors, and team members to ensure successful project delivery.
• Support account management and client satisfaction efforts.
• Participate in marketing activities, including conferences, meetings, and business development.
• Develop and deliver presentations to support projects and business growth.

Candidate experience requirements:

• Minimum 10+ years in bridge or structure project/program management, managing complex projects.
• Experience in a leadership role at a public agency or consulting practice in bridge and structure asset management and engineering.
• At least 5 years in commercial asset management system implementation or operations.
• Proficiency with GIS, databases, and spreadsheets is a plus.
• BSc in Civil Engineering; MSc and PE licensure preferred.

Additional desired skills and experience:

• Knowledge of deterioration modes for structural components.
• Proficiency in project management principles.
• Ability to secure advisory services across infrastructure organizations.
• Strong facilitation, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a rapidly expanding engineering, development, and management consultancy in North America. We value bright, enthusiastic people committed to making a difference. If you share our vision, we want to hear from you!

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401k, health insurance, disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and life insurance. Compensation is based on location, education, experience, and skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive environment. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, or disability.

Our hybrid working policy supports flexible work arrangements to promote well-being, flexibility, and trust.

Learn more about us and our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence.