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.
  • 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, specifically in bridge design project management.
  • Professional Engineering License (PE) required.
  • Experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA, and locally funded bridge projects, with knowledge of federally funded programs.
  • Strong client-focused leadership and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead bridge design projects from proposal through construction.
  • Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, and client communication.
  • Develop design strategies in coordination with clients and stakeholders.
  • Prepare compelling proposals and maintain primary client contact.
  • Motivate and mentor team members while representing the company in various settings.

Benefits

  • Lead impactful bridge projects backed by a solid transportation backlog.
  • Establish trusted partnerships with governmental and municipal clients.
  • Opportunity for professional growth within a transparent and collaborative culture.
  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits offered.
  • Flexible hybrid work schedule and emphasis on work-life balance.
Full Job Description
Job Type

Full-time

Description

Senior Transportation Bridge Project Manager - Rochester, NY

Lead Rochester-area senior bridge and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 4, municipal bridge rehabilitation, federally funded transportation programs, structural design, PS&E delivery, and infrastructure priorities across the western New York and Finger Lakes market.

Serve as a senior project leader to successfully deliver bridge projects. This includes: coordinating directly with clients and agencies; coordinating multidisciplinary delivery; managing scopes, schedules and budgets; mentoring.

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 Rochester, NY. Fisher will also consider strong candidates located near Buffalo, Albany, 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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