Senior Structural (Bridge) Project Manager

Dewberry; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry, located in Fairfax, Virginia, seeks a Senior Structural (Bridge) Project Manager to lead design teams in various transportation projects, including new and replacement bridges. The ideal candidate will possess over 15 years of bridge engineering and project management experience, hold a PE license in Virginia, and have experience with state agencies.

This role emphasizes collaboration with clients and design-build contractors, managing project budgets, and mentoring team members. Dewberry values exceptional talent and promotes a strong commitment to quality and integrity.

Qualifications

• At least 15 years of experience in bridge engineering and project management.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia is required.
• Experience with VDOT and/or MDOT SHA is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering staff on transportation projects.
• Coordinate preparation of engineering documents for structural projects.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.

Skills

Bridge engineering experience

Project management skills

Strong communication skills

Design-build experience

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS Degree in Structural Engineering

Job description

Dewberry has an opportunity for an experienced structural (bridge) engineer to serve as a Senior Structural (Bridge) Project Manager within our transportation engineering business unit in any of our Virginia offices. This position provides an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to work with a team of professionals located throughout Virginia and Maryland. The selected person will be responsible for leading and mentoring design teams that perform structural calculations, preparing design and contract documents (including reports, engineer’s estimates and construction specifications), reviewing shop drawings, scheduling bridge safety inspections, and providing technical support during construction. Projects include design and design-build projects that encompass new and replacement bridges, bridge widenings, bridge rehabilitation, and other transportation related structures. Typical clients include local, state, and federal agencies as well as private owners in the transportation market.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors are our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

Responsibilities

• Leading structural engineering staff during pursuit and delivery of transportation projects.
• Planning, scheduling, or coordinating the preparation of engineering documents and activities for multiple structural projects.
• Coordinating with clients, subconsultants, and design-build contractors.
• Managing project budgets and schedules.
• Contributing to the business development of the department’s workload.
• Participating in personnel actions, hiring, and performance reviews.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering with 15+ years of bridge engineering and project management experience.
• MS Degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
• Professional Engineer (PE) in VA required, PE in MD desired.
• Ability to obtain Professional Engineer licenses in other states as needed.
• Experience as a Senior PM with VDOT and/or MDOT SHA.
• Design-build experience is a plus.
• Rail bridge design and highway bridge rehabilitation experience are desirable.
• Experience writing winning technical proposals and leading successful client interviews.
• Strong people skills and oral/written communications skills.

At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

• Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.