Dewberry

Senior Structural (Bridge) Project Manager

Dewberry$100K — $130K *
Real Estate & Construction
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BS in Civil Engineering with 15+ years of bridge engineering and project management experience.
  • MS Degree in Structural Engineering preferred for advanced knowledge.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) license in Virginia required; Maryland PE desired.
  • Experience as a Senior Project Manager with VDOT and/or MDOT SHA is essential.
  • Strong experience in writing technical proposals and leading client interviews.
  • Highly desirable experience in rail bridge design and highway bridge rehabilitation.
  • Proven ability to manage project budgets and timelines effectively.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor structural engineering teams on diverse transportation projects.
  • Plan and coordinate the preparation of engineering documents for multiple projects.
  • Collaborate with clients, subconsultants, and contractors to ensure project success.
  • Manage schedules and budgets to meet project goals and timelines.
  • Contribute to the business development efforts of the engineering department.
  • Participate in hiring and performance evaluation processes for engineering personnel.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career advancement within a collaborative team environment.
  • Work on diverse projects with local, state, and federal agencies, enhancing your professional portfolio.
  • Engage in continuous learning opportunities through mentorship and professional development.
  • Participate in a company that values diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive workplace culture.
  • Location flexibility with positions available in multiple Virginia offices.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Dewberry has an opportunity for an experienced structural (bridge) engineer to serve as a Senior Structural (Bridge) Project Manager within our transportation engineering business unit in any of our Virginia offices. This position provides an excellent career opportunity for an enthusiastic and talented individual to work with a team of professionals located throughout Virginia and Maryland. The selected person will be responsible for leading and mentoring design teams that perform structural calculations, preparing design and contract documents (including reports, engineer’s estimates and construction specifications), reviewing shop drawings, scheduling bridge safety inspections, and providing technical support during construction. Projects include design and design-build projects that encompass new and replacement bridges, bridge widenings, bridge rehabilitation, and other transportation related structures. Typical clients include local, state, and federal agencies as well as private owners in the transportation market.

 

 

 

 

Responsibilities
  • Leading structural engineering staff during pursuit and delivery of transportation projects.
  • Plans, schedules, or coordinates the preparation of engineering documents and activities for multiple structural projects.
  • Coordinates with clients, subconsultants, and design-build contractors.
  • Manages project budgets and schedules.
  • Contributes to the business development of the department’s workload.
  • Participates in personnel actions, hiring, and performance reviews
Required Skills & Required Experience
  • BS in Civil Engineering with 15+ years of bridge engineering and project management.
  • MS Degree in Structural Engineering preferred.
  • Professional Engineer (PE) in VA required, PE in MD desired.
  • Ability to obtain Professional Engineer licenses in other states as needed.
  • Experience as a Senior PM with VDOT and/or MDOT SHA.
  • Desing-build experience is a plus.
  • Rail bridge design and highway bridge rehabilitation experience are desirable.
  • Experience writing winning technical proposals and leading successful client interviews.
  • Strong people skills and oral/written communications skills.

 

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Dewberry we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for our employees. So if you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the position description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may just be the right candidate for this or other opportunities.

 

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

 

Notice to Third Party Recruiters:  Dewberry only compensates job placement recruiters that have a valid Dewberry-approved written agreement in place for recruiting services. Dewberry does not compensate third party recruiters for unsolicited job placement candidate information.

 

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About Dewberry

Dewberry is a professional services firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, and planning services. The company was founded in 1956 and is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. Dewberry has over 50 locations throughout the United States and employs over 2,000 professionals. The company provides services to a variety of industries, including transportation, water, energy, and government. Dewberry has been recognized for its work on a number of high-profile projects, including the World Trade Center Memorial in New York City and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
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2,000 employees
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Founded
1956

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