Senior Project Manager, Structures

RK&K; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) matching

Health & Vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Wellness programs

Career development

Job summary

RK&K is seeking a Leader in Structural Engineering to join our Virginia team. You will spearhead our structural pursuits and projects for transportation, leveraging Virginia/VDOT and municipal experience.

The role demands proactive leadership, creative problem-solving, and hands-on bridge design and field operations. You will mentor staff, guide proposal development, and coordinate with clients while delivering design documents and construction plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering as required.
• Minimum 15 years of bridge design experience.
• Excellent communication skills including proposal development.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage our structural design and engineering group across Virginia.
• Support Business Development, Marketing and Team to secure new workload.
• Prepare contract documents for construction and oversee construction administration.
• Serve as Project/Program Manager on structure-related projects.
• Produce construction documents, specifications, and cost estimates when applicable.
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and plan approvals.
• Provide QA/QC for design completeness and accuracy.
• Provide bridge inspection services as needed.
• Mentor entry-level and junior structural engineers.

Skills

Strong communication

Proposal development

Leadership

Bridge design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

At RK&K, we are hiring an experienced Leader in Structural Engineering to join our team in Virginia. As a senior member of our Structures team at RK&K you will focus on leading a variety of dynamic structural pursuits and projects as it relates to transportation. You should have state (Virginia/VDOT) and municipal experience, be highly proactive, able to develop creative technical solutions, have a strong understanding of structural operations and hands‑on experience with bridge design and field operations.

Essential Functions

• Assist in leading our structural design and engineering group throughout Virginia with development and delivery of structural assignments
• Assist with Business Development, Marketing and Team to secure future clients and workload
• Provide structural expertise on all project aspects associated with conceptual engineering, detailed engineering designs, and preparation of contract documents for construction followed by construction administration with respect to the structural aspects of the project
• Serve as Project/Program Manager on a variety of structure related projects
• Produce construction documents, specifications, and construction cost estimates is a plus
• Facilitate internal and client meetings, presentations and approval of plans
• Serve as liaison between client and firm
• QA/QC for completeness and accuracy of design work
• Provide bridge inspection for clients as needed
• Provide engineering judgment and initiative within the Structural Engineering field
• Hire, train, and mentor entry level and junior level structural engineers

Required Skills And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering
• Minimum (15) years of bridge design experience
• Excellent communication skills including proposal development
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Virginia

Preferred Skills And Experience

• VDOT structures/bridge experience, including experience on VDOT DB Projects
• Master's degree in Structural Engineering
• Completion of NHI 80 hour bridge inspection training or equivalent training

Other Duties

Other duties are assigned as required.

What We Offer

RK&K offers excellent potential for career advancement and professional growth. We also offer attractive compensation packages commensurate with experience and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Paid time off
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurances
• Paid parental leave
• Wellness programs and employee resource groups
• Career Development
• Much Much more!

Why RK&K?

As a full-service engineering and construction management firm, RK&K gives you the opportunity to directly impact the communities in which we live and work. What sets RK&K apart is an award-winning culture that has fostered a spirit of collaboration and trust for over 100 years. To its clients, the firm delivers concepts, processes, and outcomes that are designed for success. RK&K has earned its reputation as a trusted partner, responsive employer, and community steward.