Structural (Bridge) Senior Project Manager

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated; Canonsburg (Washington County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Dewberry Engineers Incorporated is seeking a Structural (Bridge) Senior Project Manager to lead design efforts for Western PA transportation structures. The role requires extensive bridge project management experience and the ability to mentor junior staff.

The candidate will oversee all phases from planning to reports, manage multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with clients, and participate in business development. A Pennsylvania PE license and 15+ years of bridge experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent organizational skills; team oriented.
• Driving is a requirement; clean driving record.

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 and coordinate with clients to complete assignments.
• Active participation in business development; assist with proposals.

Skills

Strong communication

Mentor staff

Team player

Driving required

Education

BS in Civil Engineering

MS in Structural Engineering preferred

Job description

Overview

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.

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.