Senior Bridge & Structures Project Lead

Apex Companies; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental

401k match

Tuition assistance

Performance bonuses

Diversity of projects

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking an experienced Bridge and Structures Project Manager to lead our transportation structures work nationwide, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. This role directs projects, mentors engineers, and collaborates with clients, agencies, and contractors to deliver safe, efficient, and code-compliant designs.

The ideal candidate brings a PE license, 8+ years of structural design experience, proficiency in major analysis tools, and strong communication skills to drive

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering and PE license required.
• 8+ years of progressive structural design experience in concrete, steel, and timber.
• Pacific Northwest experience with bridge/transpo design projects preferred.
• Strong task/project management experience; bridge PM is preferred.
• Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (CSiBridge, LPILE, SAP2000, RISA-3D).
• Working knowledge of AASHTO LRFD and state bridge design manuals and codes.
• Ability to prepare/review calculations, plans, specs, and cost estimates.
• Strong written/verbal communication; capable of staff leadership and mentoring.
• Basic AutoCAD knowledge and experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, manage, and perform bridge and structural engineering for transportation, industrial, and public works projects.
• Lead project delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, quality, risk, staffing, and client coordination.
• Prepare and oversee structural calculations, plans, specifications, and construction cost estimates.
• Provide technical leadership for new bridge design, rehabilitation and retrofit, culvert replacements, retaining walls, landslide mitigation, and repair.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements, including AASHTO LRFD, WSDOT, and state manuals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated services that meet client needs.
• Lead or support field investigations, structural condition assessments, and construction-phase services.
• Mentor and direct junior engineers, designers, and staff; support professional development.
• Support client management, proposals, and pursuit of new work; contribute to business development.

Skills

Bridge design

Project management

Structural analysis software

CSiBridge

SAP2000

RISA-3D

AutoCAD

LPILE

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CSiBridge

LPILE

SAP2000

RISA-3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Apex Companies is seeking an experienced Bridge and Structures Project Manager to lead our transportation structures work nationwide, with a focus on the Pacific Northwest. This role directs projects, mentors engineers, and collaborates with clients, agencies, and contractors to deliver safe, efficient, and code-compliant designs.

The ideal candidate brings a PE license, 8+ years of structural design experience, proficiency in major analysis tools, and strong communication skills to drive