Project Manager - Bridge Design
Project Manager - Bridge Design
Location: Glastonbury, CT
Category: Transportation Engineering
Employment Type: Full-Time
Equal Opportunity Employer
Opportunity
An established, employee-focused engineering firm is seeking a Project Manager with strong Bridge Design experience to join its growing Transportation group in Glastonbury, Connecticut. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional who wants meaningful leadership responsibilities, opportunities for advancement, and the chance to influence the future of major transportation and bridge infrastructure projects across the region.
Firm
- Career Advancement: Opportunities to lead major bridge initiatives, expand technical depth, and step into greater leadership roles.
- Collaborative Culture: Multidisciplinary teams that value teamwork, creativity, mentorship, and open communication.
- Employee-Focused Environment: A strong emphasis on professional development, flexibility, and work‑life balance.
- Meaningful Impact: Projects that serve communities, improve safety, and strengthen critical regional infrastructure.
- Mentorship & Legacy: Senior professionals have the chance to shape the next generation of bridge engineers.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams on complex bridge design projects.
- Oversee all phases of bridge design, rehabilitation, and project delivery.
- Manage schedules, budgets, and client expectations.
- Conduct and lead public presentations.
- Perform quality control reviews across project deliverables.
- Mentor and support staff through training, workload planning, and career development.
- Develop and/or review engineering studies, plans, models, and cost estimates.
- Work closely with state and municipal clients on transportation and bridge infrastructure projects.
- Identify and support business development initiatives and proposal efforts.
- Serve as Bridge Discipline Lead on strategic pursuits.
- Represent the firm at industry and professional society events.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required, with ability to obtain comity in additional states.
- 10+ years of progressive bridge engineering, design, and project management experience.
- Experience working with DOT clients is required.
- Demonstrated ability to lead project teams in a dynamic environment.
- Strong public speaking and client-facing communication skills.
- Proven ability to build client relationships and support business development.
- Experience securing Federal, State, and local permits.
- Strong organization, attention to detail, and project delivery track record.
- Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines on multiple concurrent projects.
Benefits & Culture
- Performance‑based incentive/bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, including parental leave
- Employer retirement contributions
- Extensive professional development opportunities
- Supportive, flexible, employee-driven culture
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