Senior Bridge & Structures Project Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & dental benefits

Life & disability insurance

401k match

Tuition assistance

Cross-training opportunities

Performance bonuses

Job summary

Apex Companies is seeking an experienced Bridge and Structures Project Manager to join our growing structural engineering team. You will plan work, lead teams, and deliver creative, practical designs for bridges and transportation structures that support communities nationwide.

This role emphasizes initiative, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with limited direction while mentoring engineers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering required.
• Professional Engineer license required.
• 8+ years of structural design experience.
• PNW bridge/ transportation projects preferred.
• Proficiency with structural analysis software such as CSiBridge, LPILE, SAP2000, RISA-3D, or similar tools.

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 condition assessment and repair.
• Ensure designs comply with applicable codes, standards, and permitting requirements, including AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications, WSDOT Bridge Design Manual, and OregonBridge Design Manual.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide integrated, efficient services that meet client needs.
• Lead or support field investigations, structural condition assessments, and construction-phase services.
• Mentor and direct junior engineers, designers, and technical staff; review work and support professional development.
• Support client management, proposal preparation, interviews, and pursuit of new work; contribute to business development and market growth.

Skills

Project management

Bridge design

Leadership

Communication

AASHTO LRFD knowledge

PE knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master of Science in Civil Engineering (MSCE)

Washington State SE license (preferred)

Tools

CSiBridge

LPILE

SAP2000

RISA-3D

AutoCAD

Job description

Apex Companies is seeking an experienced Bridge and Structures Project Manager to join our growing structural engineering team. You will plan work, lead teams, and deliver creative, practical designs for bridges and transportation structures that support communities nationwide.

This role emphasizes initiative, strong communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects with limited direction while mentoring engineers.