Senior Bridge Project Leader – Structural (Public Sector)

Prime AE Group; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

People-first culture

Meaningful work

Growth with purpose

National reach

Job summary

PRIME AE Group in Richmond or Fairfax, VA is seeking a Sr. Project Manager - Bridges/Structural to join our Transportation team.

You will lead complex bridge projects for VDOT and other public-sector clients, guiding the project from planning through delivery, balancing technical oversight with client satisfaction. You bring a Civil Engineering degree, a Virginia PE license, and 10+ years in bridge design and delivery, with proven leadership to mentor engineers and manage multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Active Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage bridge projects, ensuring successful execution of scope, schedule, budget, and quality objectives.
• Serve as Project Manager and/or Project Engineer on VDOT bridge projects and select other public-sector clients.
• Oversee project planning, staffing, and workload management for multi-disciplinary teams.
• Provide technical oversight for bridge analysis and design, ensuring compliance with applicable codes, standards, and client requirements.
• Review and approve design calculations, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Coordinate geometric layout, quantity development, and design deliverables.
• Manage client communications, lead project meetings, and support business development efforts.
• Mentor and supervise engineers, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Support quality control and quality assurance processes throughout project delivery.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Client management

Education

Bachelor's in Civil Engineering

Master's in Structural Engineering

Tools

LARSA

SAP

LEAP

BDS

PCA COL

MicroStation

OpenBridge Designer

Job description

PRIME AE Group in Richmond or Fairfax, VA is seeking a Sr. Project Manager - Bridges/Structural to join our Transportation team.

You will lead complex bridge projects for VDOT and other public-sector clients, guiding the project from planning through delivery, balancing technical oversight with client satisfaction. You bring a Civil Engineering degree, a Virginia PE license, and 10+ years in bridge design and delivery, with proven leadership to mentor engineers and manage multi-disciplinary