Senior Bridge Project Manager

Fisher Associates; City of Albany (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Professional development reimbursement

Shareholders program

Work-life balance

Job summary

Fisher Associates in Albany, NY, is seeking a Senior Transportation Bridge Project Manager to lead senior bridge and civil infrastructure programs tied to NYSDOT Region 1, with a focus on design, delivery, and client relations.

You will manage budgets, schedules, staffing, and QA/QC, coordinate with clients and stakeholders, and support business development with public agencies and municipalities.

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. 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.

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 Fisher in professional and community settings.

Skills

Project management

Client leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

MicroStation

MS Office

Bridge design software

Job description

Overview

Senior Transportation Bridge Project Manager - Albany, NY

Lead Capital Region senior bridge and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 1, state-agency-facing assignments, local bridge programs, structural design, federally funded transportation delivery, and high-visibility infrastructure improvements.

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 Fisher in professional and community settings.

Requirements

• 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.

Why Join Fisher

• Lead high-impact bridge and civil infrastructure work backed by a strong transportation backlog.
• Serve as a trusted partner to public agencies and municipal clients on projects rooted in the communities Fisher serves.
• Grow as a senior leader in a collaborative, client-focused culture built on trust, ownership, transparency, and work-life balance.

Compensation + Benefits

• Salary range: $120,000-$155,000; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
• Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and supplemental benefits.
• Hybrid work schedule, professional development reimbursement, shareholders program, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Location

This role is based in Albany, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, or other established Fisher office locations, based on project needs and team alignment.

Fisher Associates is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected status under federal, state, or local law.

Salary Description
$120,000-$155,000 annually