Structural (Bridge) Senior Project Manager

Dewberry; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry is seeking a Structural (Bridge) Senior Project Manager to lead complex bridge design projects in Western PA. You will oversee all phases from planning to technical specifications, manage multidisciplinary teams of engineers and drafters, and coordinate with clients.

The ideal candidate has 15+ years of bridge/transit experience, a PA PE license, mentoring skills, and strong communication. The role includes business development responsibilities and potential for departmental leadership

Qualifications

• 15+ years of bridge/transit project experience.
• PA Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Ability to mentor junior staff.
• Strong oral and written communication and teamwork.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design of simple and complex bridges.
• Manage all phases of project development including planning, scheduling, inspection, analysis, design, development of contract plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications and reports.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams of engineers and drafters and coordinate with clients to complete assignments.
• Active participation in business development.

Skills

Mentoring staff

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering preferred

PA PE license

Job description

Job Description

Dewberry is seeking a Structural (Bridge) Senior Project Manager to work in Western PA locations. 15+ years of experience with PennDOT design standards and current state of practice such as accelerated bridge construction and prefabricated bridge elements are preferred. The successful candidate will manage structural led design projects that will include simple and complex bridges and a variety of transportation related structures (retaining walls, culverts, sign structures and other miscellaneous structures). Bridge design work encompasses new and replacement bridges, bridge widening, and bridge rehabilitation. Prior project management experience along with a strong understanding of associated disciplines and construction operations is desired. The candidate will be responsible to oversee all phases of project development including planning, scheduling, inspection, analysis, design, development of contract plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications and reports. Successfully leading a multidisciplinary team of engineers and drafters along with coordination with clients will be required to complete assignments. The position also requires the candidate to be actively involved in business development including client management and responding to requests for proposals. The ability and willingness to mentor less experienced staff is required. A desire to grow into a position of Departmental leadership is preferred.

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

• Oversee the design of simple and complex bridges.


• Oversee all phases of project development including planning, scheduling, inspection, analysis, design, development of contract plans, cost estimates, and technical specifications and reports.


• Lead a multidisciplinary team of engineers and drafters as well as coordinate with clients to complete assignments.


• Active participation in business development.


• Assist with the development of proposals.

Required Skills & Required Experience

• BS in Civil Engineering (MS in Structural Engineering preferred).


• PA PE license.


• Minimum of 15 years of experience working on bridge transportation projects.


• Ability to mentor less experienced staff.


• Sound oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; and a desire to work in a team environment.


• Driving is a requirement of the position. A clean driving record is required.

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.

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


• Only recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry's background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.

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