Senior Bridge Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Senior Bridge Project Manager to lead complex bridge projects from concept through completion.

You will drive advanced structural design, risk assessment, and client-focused delivery while managing scope, schedule, and budgets. Ideal candidates bring a PE license, 10+ years of engineering experience with bridge work, and proven leadership for cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in civil engineering is required, master's preferred.
• PE license is required; GDOT/FDOT/SCDOT experience is a plus.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive engineering experience and 8 years in PM.
• Prior bridge design experience is essential.
• Strong QA/QC knowledge and legal/contract awareness.
• Proven leadership, client management, and team-building abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; proposal development experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead all phases of multifaceted bridge projects from concept to completion.
• Develop advanced structural designs, evaluation reports, and contract docs.
• Oversee scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships; assess risks.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate project phases with teams.
• Serve as seller/doer; lead marketing efforts for target markets.
• Collaborate with Southeast Bridge Project Managers on vision and growth.
• Pursue bridge opportunities; prepare technical proposals and presentations.
• Monitor multiple projects ensuring quality and compliance with standards.
• Interpret contracts and manage client relationships to meet needs.

Skills

Project management

Bridge design

Leadership

Client relationships

QA/QC

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree preferred

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job description

Senior Bridge Project Manager

Location: Atlanta, GA

Inspire Excellence as a Senior Bridge Project Manager - Design, Reinforce, and Transform Transportation Networks. Are you an accomplished engineering professional with a passion to work on challenging bridge projects and deliver technical excellence? Ready for a position where your leadership and creative approach drive resilient, sustainable solutions that enhance connectivity and mobility?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Bridge Project Manager to join our Bridge Team in Atlanta, GA and provide expert guidance, visionary leadership, and technical excellence. This is your opportunity to spearhead advanced design, oversee project delivery, and leave a lasting mark on impactful transportation initiatives.

What You’ll Do

• As a Project Manager, you will lead all phases of multifaceted bridge engineering projects—from concept through completion, developing advanced structural designs, evaluation reports, and contract documentation


• Manage all aspects of bridge project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks and financial measures


• Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed project phases with engineering and project management teams


• Serve as a "seller/doer," developing work with specific clients and leading marketing plan development for target market areas


• Work with our Southeast Bridge Project Managers to set vision and strategy, and support professional growth across the team


• Be a leader within CHA's Southeast Bridge Team to identify, track and pursue bridge-related opportunities as a pursuit champion, including preparing technical proposals and presentations showcasing CHA's commitment to safe, cost-effective, and innovative bridge solutions


• Track and oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with company standards


• Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master's degree preferred


• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required


• Prior bridge design experience required


• Professional Engineer (PE) license required


• GDOT, FDOT, SCDOT experience preferred


• Expert knowledge of the bridge and roadway engineering disciplines with a proven ability to apply best practices


• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws


• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences


• Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes


• Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts


• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here

• Serve as a technical leader within the transportation discipline, leading challenging bridge projects that drive innovation and technical excellence


• Inspire the next generation of engineering talent dedicated to delivering innovative transportation solutions.


• Collaborate with industry experts and company leadership in a flexible work environment

Curious about the impactful work our Bridge team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to safe, resilient infrastructure by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.

Salary Range

$150,000 - $215,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture and EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.