Sr. Bridge Project Manager

CHA Consulting, Inc.; Columbia (SC); On-site; AUD 214,000 - 242,000; Full time

Job summary

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Bridge Project Manager to join our Bridge Team in Charleston, SC or Columbia, SC.

You will apply your leadership and technical vision across a diverse bridge portfolio, guiding major initiatives and supporting design practices that enhance mobility and resilience. The role requires a PE license, 15+ years of engineering experience with 8+ years in project management, and strong skills in coordinating multidisciplinary teams and client contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required.
• PE license required.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive engineering experience with at least 8 years in PM.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of bridge project delivery: scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships.
• Act as seller/doer: develop work with clients and lead marketing plans.
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers and guide team growth.
• Prepare proposals, project plans, and closeout documents.
• Track multiple projects ensuring quality control and compliance.
• Interpret client contracts and manage relationships to meet needs.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Leadership

QA/QC

Contract interpretation

Scheduling software

Travel readiness

Bridge design

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Civil/Structural Engineering

Master’s degree in related field

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Revit

AutoCAD

MicroStation

MS Project

Primavera P6

Deltek Vision

Job description

Join Us

Elevate Infrastructure as a Sr. Bridge Project Manager — Lead, Shape, and Advance Bridge Engineering

Are you prepared to step into a role where your expertise directly strengthens the structures that keep our communities moving? Do you excel in navigating complex structural demands, fostering collaboration, and spearheading innovative solutions that support safer, smarter, and more resilient transportation networks?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Sr. Bridge Project Manager to join our Bridge Team in Charleston, SC or Columbia, SC, where you will apply your technical insight, leadership, and strategic vision across a diverse portfolio of bridge and structural engineering projects. This is your opportunity to guide major initiatives, influence evolving design practices, and deliver enduring infrastructure that enhances mobility and connects people to opportunity.

What You’ll Do

• Manage all aspects of bridge project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks and financial measures
• Serve as a "seller/doer," developing work with specific clients and leading marketing plan development for target market areas
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team
• Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
• Track and oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with company standards
• Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum 15 years’ progressive engineering experience; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Experience delivering and winning work from SCDOT
• Bridge design experience with management background required
• Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred
• Deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes
• Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
• Ability to travel as needed

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Lead transformative bridge projects that shape the future of mobility and infrastructure
• Mentor and inspire talented teams dedicated to delivering safe, efficient, and sustainable transportation solutions
• Collaborate with industry experts and company leadership in a flexible work environment

Curious about the critical work our Bridge team delivers? Explore how we enhance mobility and safety through innovative, cost-effective bridge solutions at: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/ .

Salary Range

$150,000 - $170,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

Culture/EEO Statement

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.