Senior Bridge Project Manager

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D.P.C.

$120K — $155K *
Real Estate & Construction
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. in Civil Engineering required.
  • Minimum of 10 years in civil transportation engineering with focus on bridge design project management.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) is mandatory.
  • Experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA, and locally funded bridge projects required.
  • Strong client-focused leadership and organizational skills needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead bridge design projects from proposal to construction.
  • Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, and billing for successful delivery.
  • Drive design strategy through collaboration with teams and stakeholders.
  • Prepare proposals and maintain primary contact with clients for business development.
  • Mentor and provide leadership to junior staff while representing the firm in the community.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance provided.
  • 401(k) plan with company contributions available.
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance included.
  • Paid time off and holidays offered.
  • Hybrid work schedule and professional development reimbursement available.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Senior Transportation Bridge Project Manager - Albany, NY

Lead Capital Region senior bridge and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 1, state-agency-facing assignments, local bridge programs, structural design, federally funded transportation delivery, and high-visibility infrastructure improvements.

Serve as a senior PE project leader for bridge design, NYSDOT coordination, public agency relationships, multidisciplinary delivery, scope, schedule, budget, mentoring, and transportation assignments with direct community impact.

What You'll Do
  • Lead transportation bridge design projects from proposal through design and construction.
  • Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, billing, QA/QC, client updates, and closeout to ensure successful delivery.
  • Lead design strategy with teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align project decisions with client goals.
  • Prepare winning proposals, serve as primary client contact, and support business development with public agency and municipal clients.
  • Provide clear direction, motivation, mentorship, and leadership while representing Fisher in professional and community settings.


Requirements

What We're Looking For
  • B.S. in Civil Engineering.
  • 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, including bridge design project management.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE).
  • Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA and locally funded bridge projects. Familiarity with federally funded programs, and bridge projects from design through delivery.
  • Client-focused leadership, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, sound judgment, organization, and ownership.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Proficiency in MS Office, MicroStation, and bridge design software preferred.
  • Demonstrated success developing trusted, long-term client relationships.
  • Ability to navigate complex public processes, municipal approvals, and multidisciplinary delivery requirements.
  • Strong mentoring capability with the ability to grow staff and reinforce quality, standards, and delivery discipline.

Compensation + Benefits
  • Salary range: $120,000-$155,000; actual compensation varies based on experience, qualifications, and other factors and excludes the value of benefits.
  • Competitive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), company-paid life and disability insurance, PTO, paid holidays, and supplemental benefits.
  • Hybrid work schedule, professional development reimbursement, shareholders program, strong work-life balance, and employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice.

Location Flexibility

This role is based in Albany, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Rochester, Buffalo, Syracuse, Ithaca, Binghamton, or other established Fisher office locations, based on project needs and team alignment.

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Salary Description

$120,000-$155,000 annually

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