Project Manager - Bridge Load Ratings

Collins Engineers, Inc.; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins Engineers, Inc. is seeking a motivated Load Rating Project Manager to join our Norwood, Massachusetts office. This role involves managing various bridge load rating projects and super overweight permit analysis while allowing for creativity and ownership.

The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, project management experience, and effective client communication skills. Benefits and relocation options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• Experience with bridge load rating and super overweight analysis is preferred.
• Ability to manage project scopes, schedules, and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Independently performs engineering computations.
• Lead the planning and delivery of projects.
• Serve as the primary client contact.
• Guide project teams in load rating and analysis.
• Monitor project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Engineering computations

Project management

Client communication

Risk mitigation strategies

Technical society involvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Computer assisted engineering software

Job description

Overview

Collins Engineers, Inc. is looking for a motivated, self-starter to join our Norwood, Massachusetts office as a Load Rating Project Manager. This role will provide the opportunity to work on a variety of Bridge Load Ratings, Super Overweight Permit Analysis, and support other design and inspection projects. This position offers creative individuals the space to thrive. It allows for the chance to take ownership of your projects, push for new ideas and new ways of doing things, and to obtain the resources needed to follow through on your plans. This role can be performed out of any of our Northeast offices (RI, MA, NH).

Responsibilities

• Independently performs moderately difficult engineering computations involving conventional engineering practices.
• Lead the planning, analysis, and delivery of bridge load rating and super overweight analysis projects in accordance with MassDOT, MBTA, RIDOT, RITBA, NHDOT standards, AASHTO LRFD, MBTA standards, and AREMA guidance.
• Manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, QA/QC processes, and team coordination.
• Serve as the primary client contact for contractors, MassDOT, MBTA, RIDOT, RITBA, NHDOT, municipalities, and stakeholders.
• Prepares complete engineering plans or reports.
• Guide project teams in load rating, analysis, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Uses computer assisted engineering and design software and equipment to prepare engineering and design documents.
• Is active in technical societies such as ASCE, AISC, AREMA, WTS, RAD BUG, etc.
• Responsible for moderately difficult engineering projects in field or office in accordance with plans and specifications.
• Participate in proposal writing, fee development, and client interviews.
• Works directly with clients.
• Responsible for project schedules and timely completion of projects.
• Monitors project budgets.
• Oversee and review calculations, reports, and memorandums.
• Ensures accurate client billings and monitors outstanding accounts receivable.
• Assists in proposal preparation, project scoping, estimating project costs, project planning, and project quality.
• Is available to attend meetings or events outside of normal working hours.
• Directs and supervises the work of entry-level engineers, technicians, drafters and administrative staff.
• Actively observes and acts in an appropriate manner related to safety.
• Ensures that staff needing specialized training in health and safety procedures and practices receives such training and that safety is discussed as an important aspect of their work.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Relocation is available.

Benefits

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