Senior Structural (Bridge) Project Manager

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated is seeking a Senior Structural (Bridge) Project Manager in Virginia offices to lead and mentor design teams, oversee structural calculations and contract documents, and support construction phase activities across design-bid-build and design-build projects.

The role focuses on transportation structures, with clients including local, state, and federal agencies. A PE in VA is required; MS degree preferred, and strong leadership and proposal skills are essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering with 15+ years of bridge engineering and PM experience.
• MS in Structural Engineering preferred.
• PE license in VA required; MD optional.
• Experience with VDOT/MDOT SHA; design-build a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication and leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead structural engineering staff on transportation projects.
• Plan and coordinate engineering documents and activities for multiple projects.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, and design-build teams.
• Manage project budgets and schedules.
• Support business development and client interviews.
• Participate in hiring and performance reviews.

Skills

Bridge engineering

Project management

Client communication

Mentoring teams

Proposal writing

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering

Job description

Senior Structural (Bridge) Project Manager

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.

Responsibilities

• Leading structural engineering staff during pursuit and delivery of transportation projects.
• Plans, schedules, or coordinates the preparation of engineering documents and activities for multiple structural projects.
• Coordinates with clients, subconsultants, and design-build contractors.
• Manages project budgets and schedules.
• Contributes to the business development of the department's workload.
• Participates in personnel actions, hiring, and performance reviews

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering with 15+ years of bridge engineering and project management.
• 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.
• Desing-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.

The projected range for this position is $133,000 - $171,000 annually. Depending upon other factors, i.e., skills, experience, location, market conditions, the range may vary slightly.

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.

Notice to Third Party Recruiters: Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.