Sr. Structural Project Manager

Lochner; Tewksbury (MA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Flexible Work Schedules

Retirement Plan with Employer Match

Education and Training Assistance

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Lochner, located in Tewksbury, MA, is seeking a seasoned Project Manager for bridge-focused projects. This role requires a minimum of a B.S. in Civil Engineering and at least 7 years of relevant DOT bridge design project management experience. The ideal candidate will lead project teams, manage client relationships, ensure project profitability, and provide mentorship. Lochner offers a comprehensive benefits package and supports professional development. Join a diverse and inclusive team dedicated to delivering high-quality infrastructure solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of DOT bridge design experience with project management experience.
• Registered Professional Engineer in any New England state is required.
• Experience analyzing project progress in conformance with project budgets.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a team of structural engineers in the preparation of design documents.
• Manage and maintain project documentation.
• Provide mentorship to engineering support staff.

Skills

Project management experience with bridge-focused projects

Client management

Business development

Technical writing

Interpersonal and customer service skills

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Job description

About Lochner

Founded in 1944, Lochner is a trusted infrastructure services provider for aviation, surface transportation and water clients who need high-quality, forward-looking solutions to complex challenges. Our vision is to become a Top 100 leader in the A/E industry, centered on an agile, engaged, and empowered workforce coming together to embrace the art of the possible and make a lasting difference in our world.

Are you ready to join us on this journey? As a people‑centric company, Lochner's purpose is to empower our team to put their knowledge to work, enhancing communities across the US. We hire candidates of all experiences and skillsets because amazing things happen when people with diverse backgrounds come together to solve problems. Collaboration is more than a buzz word — it is a guiding principle in which every point of view is valued and heard and is the driving force in delivering our best work. At all levels of the organization, we foster an entrepreneurial spirit and culture of autonomy to advance our strategic vision and continually seek our next success story.

Your Impact

• Project management experience with bridge-focused projects for New England State Agencies, local governments, and other clients.
• Vermont Transportation Agency and New Hampshire Department of Transportation experience is a plus.
• Collaborate with a team of structural engineers in the preparation of design and contract documents for transportation structures projects.
• Lead project teams comprised of talented professionals in various disciplines, sub‑consultants, and reviewers to ensure efficient and productive utilization of staff and provide high‑quality service for our clients.
• Responsible for client development and fostering relationships with existing and new clients.
• May perform site and structure inspections and other responsibilities associated with this position as required.
• Responsible for project progression, accurate client billing, and project profitability.
• Responsible for the management of project budgets, goal setting, determining the scope of work, estimating fees, and preparing proposals and contracts on projects.
• Manage and maintain project and QA/QC documentation.
• Direct, review, and/or perform engineering calculations from preliminary to final design.
• Provide mentorship and development opportunities to engineering support staff and aspiring professionals.
• Partner with other Lochner offices throughout the firm to deliver projects across the country on time and within budget.

Who You Are

• Minimum of B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• Registered Professional Engineer in any New England state is required.
• Minimum of 7 years of DOT bridge design experience with project management experience.
• Experience analyzing project progress in conformance with project budgets, quality, scope, client reporting, and sub‑consultant coordination.
• Experience in business development, client management, and marketing to transportation clients.
• Ability to work with our talented marketing team to lead project pursuits, including the development of project proposals (written, presentations, interviews, etc.).
• Self‑motivated and effective problem solver.
• Advanced level of technical writing and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with the ability to build strong relationships.

Commitment

Joining Lochner means gaining access to a comprehensive suite of benefits designed to support your health and financial well‑being throughout your career.

Lochner Provides An Extensive Total Rewards Package That Includes

• Competitive Premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision.
• Paid Time Off and Flexible Holiday Program.
• Company Paid Disability (includes paid Maternity Leave), and Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) with Employer Contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical Expenses and/or Dependent Care.
• Paid Family Leave.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Flexible Work Schedules (Hybrid or Remote, when possible).
• Wellness Program for Physical and Mental Health.
• Lochner Cares Non‑Profit 501c3.
• Education and Training Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Discounts.
• Paid Time Off for Charitable Acts of Service.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Intermittent sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, stoop, crawl, and lifting. The employee must frequently lift and/or move light equipment up to 20 pounds. Must be alert to equipment in the field, occasional need to work near hazardous equipment and machinery, occasional need to walk on uneven ground, exposure to dust, gas or fumes, exposure to noise, extremes in temperature or humidity, and potential work at heights.

Lochner is proudly committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Lochner provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.