Senior Bridge Project Manager

Michael Baker International; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 116,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Bridge Project Manager to lead innovative bridge design and inspection projects in Eastern Pennsylvania. This role involves managing a talented team of engineers, overseeing project performance, and ensuring high-quality deliverables for various clients. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in bridge-related design and project management, along with a solid understanding of structural engineering principles. Join a forward-thinking company that values expertise and creativity, and make a significant impact on infrastructure projects that enhance community safety and accessibility.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of bridge design and inspection experience required.
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) license needed within 6 months.
• Experience with road and rail bridge design preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage structural engineering projects for transportation and rail clients.
• Provide technical guidance and oversight to engineering staff.
• Support business development and client management activities.

Skills

Bridge Design

Project Management

Finite Element Analysis

Load Rating Analysis

Client Management

Technical Oversight

Team Leadership

Structural Engineering Principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering Management

Tools

Midas

BrD/BrR

CSi Bridge

Job description

BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Five by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.

DESCRIPTION

The Bridge Project Manager is responsible for managing projects along with staff of engineering professionals involving design and inspection. The selected candidate will perform technical oversight, staff management, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, project performance and client management for targeted Eastern Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia and Allentown region) area clients.

• Be part of a dynamic team responsible for supporting the structural engineering practice currently servicing our Eastern PA clients (state, county, and municipal).
• Manage structural engineering projects for transportation, rail and other clients.
• Support business development activities; participate in client based and industry related organizations; strategy and proposal development
• Serve as Task Lead or Project Manager and provide technical guidance to less experienced staff

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Engineering Management, or similar degree. Master's degree preferred.
• 15+ years of bridge related design and inspection experience and 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Experience with road and rail bridge design including rehabilitation, finite element analysis, and load rating analysis.
• Familiarity with bridge inspection practices; PennDOT Bridge Inspection experience and Certified Bridge Safety Inspector certification a plus.
• Pennsylvania Professional Engineer (PE) license required within 6 months of start date. New Jersey, New York, Connecticut or Massachusetts registration is a plus.
• Project management experience with PennDOT, City of Philadelphia, DRPA, and SEPTA preferred. Familiarity with design standards for these clients is also preferred.
• Management of projects involving multiple disciplines such as roadway, drainage, geotechnical, environmental, etc.; and experience supervising the execution, financial performance, and quality assurance of multiple simultaneous projects is desired.
• Strong all-around theoretical knowledge of structural engineering principles
• Strong people skills and an ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment
• Ability and willingness to help lead proposal efforts
• Demonstrated ability to build trusted relationship with clients and consultant partners.
• An understanding of AASHTO LRFD design and PennDOT design manuals, standards and design programs is required.
• Complex structural analysis software such as Midas, BrD/BrR and CSi Bridge a plus.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is $116,000 - $180,000. The actual salary offered will be dependent on the experience and expertise of the incoming candidate, and relative to salary ranges in the offering office and region.Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world's most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.

We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.

We Make a Difference.

Michael Baker International is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status.

EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.

*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.The Structures/Bridge Department Manager is responsible for the Bridge & Structures Design group which includes a staff of engineering professionals involving design and inspection. The selected candidate will perform technical oversight, staff development, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, project performance and client management for targeted Eastern Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia and Allentown region) area clients.