Senior Bridge Project Manager

Metro Associates; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Metro Associates is seeking a Senior Transportation Bridge Project Manager in Buffalo, NY to lead complex bridge and civil infrastructure initiatives tied to NYSDOT Region 5 and Western New York. The role requires PE licensure, 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, and proven leadership across public-sector projects.

You will oversee design, coordination with public agencies, and delivery from proposal through construction, mentoring staff, and representing the firm in professional and

Qualifications

• Lead transportation bridge design projects from proposal through design and construction.

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

Public agency relations

Leadership

Client liaison

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MS Office

MicroStation

Job description

Senior Transportation Bridge Project Manager - Buffalo, NY

Lead Buffalo-area senior bridge and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 5, Western New York bridge rehabilitation, municipal transportation programs, structural design, corridor safety, and federally funded project delivery across Erie and Niagara County communities.

Serve as a senior PE project leader for bridge design, NYSDOT coordination, public agency relationships, multidisciplinary delivery, scope, schedule, budget, mentoring, and transportation assignments with direct community impact.

What You’ll Do

• 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.

What We’re Looking For

• 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. Familiarity with federally funded programs, and bridge projects from design through delivery.
• Client-focused leadership, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, sound judgment, organization, and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office, MicroStation, and bridge design software preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Ability to navigate complex public processes, municipal approvals, and multidisciplinary delivery requirements.
• Strong mentoring capability with the ability to grow staff and reinforce quality, standards, and delivery discipline.