Senior Bridge & Transportation Project Manager

Alfred Benesch & Company; Franklin (TN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% retirement contribution

Paid time off

Parental leave

Mentorship and growth opportunities

Job summary

Benesch is seeking a seasoned Structural Project Manager in Tennessee to lead bridge and structural projects, mentor staff, and nurture client relationships. The role requires strong design expertise, leadership, and delivery of complex packages in a collaborative team environment.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement from Franklin or Nashville, with responsibilities spanning design, budgeting, and strategic client engagement. TDOT familiarity is highly valued.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of bridge design experience; 12+ preferred.
• BS in Civil Engineering or related field.
• PE license in Tennessee or ability to obtain via reciprocity.
• Experience with TDOT and local municipalities preferred.
• Strong skills in bridge design, analysis, and design packages.
• Proven ability to lead scope development, fee proposals, and contracts.
• Excellent client communication and teamwork across disciplines.
• Proficient with Bentley CAD and structural design software.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and delivery of bridge and structural projects with clients and engineers.
• Manage projects from concept to final delivery, including retaining walls.
• Prepare and review calculations, plans, specs, cost estimates, and reports.
• Mentor designers and engineers, guiding their professional development.
• Coordinate plans, specs, cost estimates, and pay items per TDOT standards.
• Develop scopes of work, fees, and project strategies with clients.
• Oversee budgets, schedules, deliverables, and quality control.
• Ensure independent design reviews and regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to solve complex design challenges.

Skills

Bridge design

Project leadership

Client relationship skills

Team mentoring

Budgets & scheduling

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE License (TN or reciprocity)

Tools

Bentley CAD

Structural design software

Job description

Benesch is seeking a seasoned Structural Project Manager in Tennessee to lead bridge and structural projects, mentor staff, and nurture client relationships. The role requires strong design expertise, leadership, and delivery of complex packages in a collaborative team environment.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement from Franklin or Nashville, with responsibilities spanning design, budgeting, and strategic client engagement. TDOT familiarity is highly valued.