Senior Bridge Project Leader - Transportation Design

Metro Associates; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates in Rochester, NY seeks a Senior Transportation Bridge Project Manager to lead major bridge and civil infrastructure programs. You will coordinate with clients and agencies, manage scopes and budgets, and mentor teams to deliver projects from design through construction.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, and a proven track record on NYSDOT and locally funded bridge programs with strong leadership and client-management skills.

Qualifications

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, including bridge design project management.
• Professional Engineering License (PE).
• Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA and locally funded bridge projects with federal programs exposure.
• Client-focused leadership, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, sound judgment, organization, and ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation bridge design projects from proposal through design and construction.
• Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, billing, QA/QC, client updates, and closeout to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead design strategy with teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align project decisions with client goals.
• Prepare winning proposals, serve as primary client contact, and support business development with public agency and municipal clients.
• Provide clear direction, motivation, mentorship, and leadership while representing our client in professional and community settings.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Client relations

Leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MicroStation

Bridge software

Job description

Metro Associates in Rochester, NY seeks a Senior Transportation Bridge Project Manager to lead major bridge and civil infrastructure programs. You will coordinate with clients and agencies, manage scopes and budgets, and mentor teams to deliver projects from design through construction.

The role requires a PE license, 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, and a proven track record on NYSDOT and locally funded bridge programs with strong leadership and client-management skills.