Sr Bridge Project Manager

RS H; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

RS&H is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead our bridge/structural team in Utah. You will manage projects from initiation to completion, ensuring delivery on scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining strong client relationships and leadership across project teams.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree and a Utah PE license, with 10+ years of relevant experience and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate with stakeholders, including UDOT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
• Experience as a project manager in bridge/structural engineering
• PE license in Utah preferred or required
• Strong communication and client-management skills
• Ability to lead multiple projects and manage budgets/schedules

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of bridge/structural projects.
• Maintain strong client relationships and clarify goals/expectations.
• Develop scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans.
• Communicate progress to clients and project teams.
• Coordinate cross-disciplinary teams through all project phases.
• Negotiate scope, fees, and contracts when needed.
• Identify risks and proactively address issues impacting success.
• Manage subconsultants as needed for project delivery.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to teams.
• Deliver exceptional client experience to foster repeat business.

Skills

Project management

Client relationships

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Multi-project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

PE license (Utah)

Job description

The Opportunity

Senior Project Manager (Structural-Bridge Engineering)

RS&H is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our bridge/structural team in Utah! In this role, you will be responsible for leading projects from initiation through completion, ensuring successful delivery while meeting client expectations, project milestones, schedule commitments, and budget objectives. You will serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing leadership to project teams and fostering strong relationships that support long-term business growth.

What You'll Do

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, budget constraints, schedule commitments, and quality standards
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships by understanding project goals, expectations, and success criteria
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and resource plans
• Communicate project objectives, priorities, and progress to clients, stakeholders, and project team members
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams through all phases of project delivery to achieve successful outcomes
• Partner with project leadership to negotiate scope, fees, and contract modifications when necessary
• Identify risks and challenges, recommend solutions, and proactively address issues that may impact project success
• Select and manage subconsultants as needed to support project execution
• Provide technical leadership, guidance, and coordination to project teams
• Deliver an exceptional client experience that supports repeat business, strengthens existing relationships, and creates opportunities for new work

What You'll Need to Be Successful

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program and 10+ years of relevant experience , or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Utah
• Experience working with UDOT preferred
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to follow-through
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, balance competing deadlines, and successfully lead concurrent projects
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build credibility and collaborate effectively with clients, colleagues, and stakeholders
• Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities, including the capability to influence, mentor, and guide project teams toward successful outcomes

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

The Team

Join Our Team

If you're a driven project manager who thrives on leading complex projects, building strong client relationships, delivering exceptional results, and looking for career growth, we'd love to hear from you.

The Company

Employee-owned, RS&H is one of the nation's leading architecture, engineering, and consulting firms, with associates who work hard every day to create tomorrow together. We offer an exceptional journey from start to future. Our integrated teams translate experience into insight, turn challenges into opportunities, and build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together. We attribute our success to our unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.