Senior Project Manager-Bridge Engineer

TranSystems Corporation; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 101,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Bridge Engineer to support diverse projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This hybrid role involves managing bridge design and inspection tasks, ensuring quality and timely delivery while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in civil engineering and project management, with a passion for enhancing transportation infrastructure.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual

Incentive compensation for eligible positions

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in bridge inspection and/or design.
• Licensed Professional Engineer, Maryland PE preferred.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Monitor project budgets and prepare Technical Proposals.
• Lead and mentor staff while ensuring design quality.
• Perform bridge inspections and prepare reports.

Skills

Bridge Design

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Tools

CADD software

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

GFT is seeking a Senior Project Manager - Bridge Engineerto support a variety of projects in the Mid-Atlantic Region. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Baltimore office.

Working on theTransportation teamatGFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

Responsibilities

What you'll be challenged to do:

This person will bespecializing in Bridge Design and/or Inspection to help lead our bridge team.

This is an excellent career opportunity for an experienced, motivatedSenior Project Manager - Bridge Engineerwho thrives in a collaborative team environment. The role highlights a customer-focused mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional quality and results on every project.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Monitor project budgets to ensure they are used appropriately for progress during the project.
• Assist with preparation of Technical and Price Proposals.
• Identify work that is beyond the required Scope of Services and prepare Change Order Requests before expending person-hours.
• Develop Progress Reports and review invoices for completeness and accuracy.
• Make confident and timely decisions.
• Direct client, sub-consultant, and in-house staff coordination utilizing excellent communication skills, both verbally and written.
• Lead and mentor staff. Continuously monitoring staff’s work to insure progress of acceptable design practices.
• Plan, organize and effectively utilize people, resources, and materials within WBCM’s bridge group and with other technical disciplines such as the Highway and Water Resources groups.
• Anticipate and mitigate conflicts/issues and complete projects within the budget, while satisfying Client’s expectations.
• Monitoring work of Sub-Consultants to ensure completion of work on time and within budget, including technical review of their work.
• Design of structural components of bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, and related transportation-related structures.
• Preparation of design plans, cost estimates and specifications for bridge and transportation projects.
• Perform bridge inspections in accordance with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS).
• Prepare and review bridge inspection reports.
• Perform load rating analyses in accordance with AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation based on as—built or as-inspected conditions.
• Review Plans, Specifications, and Estimates at various milestones to insure completeness and accuracy of work. Provide technical design direction throughout the project life cycle.
• Perform construction phase services including field visits and review of Contractor’s submittals and RFIs.
• Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) reviews of technical reports, contract documents, or proposals prepared by others.
• Enhance expertise through continued learning.
• Actively participate in professional and/or technical organizations.
• Mentor, train, and supervise Design Engineers.
• Maintain current Professional Engineering licenses in good standing.

Qualifications

What you bring to our firm:

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• 10 years of experience in bridge inspection and/or bridge design including preparation of construction documents.
• Licensed Professional Engineer. Maryland PE License preferred. If not currently in possession of a MD PE, willingness, and ability to acquire MD PE within six (6) months of hire.
• FHWA NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges training.
• Understanding of various design codes such as AASHTO, ACI, AISC, NDS, etc.
• Knowledgeable in computer programs such as Merlin Dash, LEAP Bridge, MIDAS, STAAD, L-Pile, etc.
• Understanding of and experience utilizing CADD software including MicroStation and AutoCAD.
• Excellent time management and written & oral communication skills.
• Ability to work through assigned tasks/projects independently and timely.
• Willingness to work with and learn from Bridge teammates of all levels.
• Design/Inspection experience within Maryland and with local agencies.
• Ability to understand and interpret client and regulatory requirements to ensure successful project completion.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to grow to the next level of leadership and success.
• Team oriented and self-motivated.
• Valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation.
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that TranSystems serves.

Compensation:

The Salary range for this position is $101,00-$155,00. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Hybrid (in-person and remote) work environment.
• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives

GFT is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property of Gannett Fleming TranSystems.

Location: Baltimore, MD

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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