Bridge Project Manager – Transportation / Structural Engineering (PE)

A growing engineering office in Herndon, VA, is seeking an experienced Bridge Project Manager (Structural / Transportation) to lead bridge and transportation structure projects across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region. This role is ideal for a senior bridge engineer ready to step into a client-facing leadership position with increased responsibility for project delivery, team coordination, and client management. You will oversee a diverse portfolio of projects ranging from $5M–$10M assignments to large, complex transportation infrastructure programs , including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3 delivery methods.

This position combines technical bridge expertise with project management leadership , including client engagement, schedule/budget control, and multidisciplinary team coordination. Key Responsibilities Lead bridge and structural engineering projects from planning through delivery in alignment with scope, schedule, and budget Serve as primary client contact, managing relationships, expectations, and communications Oversee technical teams and provide senior-level design review and decision-making (not daily production work) Develop and maintain project management plans, QA/QC processes, staffing plans, and project schedules Monitor project financials, risks, and performance metrics; implement corrective actions as needed Coordinate subconsultants and multidisciplinary engineering teams Prepare progress reports, client presentations, and invoice documentation Participate in internal project reviews, financial tracking, and leadership meetings Support business development through proposals, client interviews, and relationship building Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineering staff Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Structural focus) from an ABET-accredited program 10+ years of bridge and structural engineering design experience Professional Engineer (PE) license (Virginia PE preferred; other states considered if eligible for VA licensure within a reasonable timeframe) Demonstrated experience or clear progression into project management responsibilities Strong client-facing communication skills (written and verbal) Experience reviewing and guiding bridge/structural design deliverables Preferred Qualifications Experience working with VDOT and Virginia/local transportation agencies Background in transportation infrastructure consulting (bridges, highways, structures) Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and/or P3 delivery models Prior leadership of multidisciplinary engineering teams Experience with large-scale or complex transportation infrastructure projects Exposure to proposal development and client pursuit support