Senior Structural Bridge Project Manager

Mott MacDonald; Cleveland (OH); Hybrid; USD 138,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO

Parental leave

Job summary

Mott MacDonald seeks a Senior Bridge Project Manager in Cleveland, OH, focusing on bridge and civil structure projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in structural design, particularly in transportation and highways, and will manage diverse projects including design and plan development.

Candidates are expected to have relevant licensure and experience with various design software. A collaborative environment with a focus on in-office teamwork is emphasized, along with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 10+ years of professional experience in bridge design or structural design in transportation or highways projects.
• SE license is required for IL, WV, or OH or ability to obtain within 6 months.
• Certification as a registered professional engineer (PE) in Ohio, West Virginia, or Illinois is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage bridge design and plan development.
• Participate in field investigations, inspections, and repair recommendations.
• Manage transportation and infrastructure projects, taking a forward-facing role with clients.

Skills

Bridge design

Structural design

AutoDesk products

Bentley products

Bridge design software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering

Master’s in structural engineering

Tools

LARSA

SAP 2000

STAAD Pro

OpenBridge

CsiBridge

MIDAS

AASHTOWARE Bridge Rating

MDX

Job description

About the Role

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee‑owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including Buildings, Energy, Transportation and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career‑defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don’t meet every requirement listed, we’d still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let’s explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Responsibilities

As a Senior Bridge Project Manager you will predominantly be involved with bridge or civil structure projects, but will also have exposure to different structural projects. You’ll work across projects for railways, highways, related transportation projects and, of course, bridges.

You’ll have exposure to all sorts of duties; actively participating in:

• Manage bridge design and plan development
• Field investigations, inspections, and repair recommendations
• Type studies, structural designs, preliminary through detailed, including quantity calculation and construction cost estimating, load rating, construction monitoring, expert opinions related to bridges, civil structures and other structures
• Not only will you be involved in a wide range of responsibilities as a bridge / structural project manager, you’ll also be involved in business development. You will be responsible for managing your own transportation and infrastructure projects as well as take a forward‑facing role with the client

Qualifications

We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, or equivalent, a master’s in structural engineering preferred
• SE license is required for IL, WV, or OH or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months
• Certification as a registered professional engineer (PE) in Ohio, West Virginia, or Illinois is required
• At least 10+ years of professional experience in bridge design or structural design in transportation or highways projects
• Experience working on structural bridge design projects in Ohio, West Virginia, or Illinois
• Exposure to other structural projects is a plus
• Familiarity with AutoDesk and Bentley products, and bridge design software such as LARSA, SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, OpenBridge, CsiBridge, MIDAS, AASHTOWARE Bridge Rating, and MDX

Benefits & Rewards

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short‑term/long‑term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position for candidates located in Chicago and Cleveland are: $138,000 - $165,000.

Collaboration at Our Core

At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we’re together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in‑office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face‑to‑face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.