SALINA | Senior Bridge Project Manager
Our client is a well-established multidisciplinary firm with a long history of serving communities across Kansas. Known for its strong relationships with public agencies, local municipalities, and transportation stakeholders, the firm has built a reputation for delivering high-quality engineering, surveying, and construction support services. Backed by a loyal client base, repeat business, and a growing transportation portfolio, they continue to play a key role in improving infrastructure throughout the state.
This opportunity offers the chance to step into a highly visible leadership position within an established bridge team that has secured years of project backlog and maintains longstanding relationships with the Kansas Department of Transportation (KDOT) and local agencies. You'll join a collaborative, family-oriented culture where employee development, mentorship, and teamwork are genuinely valued.
What You'll Do
- Lead bridge projects from procurement and pursuit through design and delivery
- Develop and maintain new and existing relationships with KDOT, counties, and local agencies
- Manage project schedules, budgets, scopes, and resources
- Support proposal development and business development initiatives
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical leadership to the team
- Oversee project execution while maintaining quality and client satisfaction
- Play a key role in the continued growth of the bridge practice
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering or related field
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Kansas required
- Minimum 15 years of bridge engineering experience
- At least 5 years of experience practicing as a licensed PE
- Experience managing transportation and bridge infrastructure projects
- Familiarity with KDOT standards, procedures, and project delivery
- Strong client management and business development capabilities
- Experience with project procurement, proposal preparation, and team leadership
Why This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to step into a key leadership role as the team plans for a future retirement
- Established backlog of KDOT and county bridge projects providing long-term stability
- Visibility and influence within a close-knit team where your contributions will have a direct impact
- Strong client-facing role with established public-sector relationships across Kansas
- Diverse portfolio of bridge rehabilitation, replacement, and transportation infrastructure projects
- Opportunity to mentor and develop the next generation of bridge engineers
- Competitive compensation with flexibility for exceptional candidates
- Collaborative, family-friendly culture that prioritizes teamwork, support, and long-term employee success
- Flexible work location with opportunities to be based in Salina, Manhattan, Wichita, or Beloit
If you're an experienced bridge engineer looking for a leadership opportunity with strong project security, meaningful client relationships, and a clear path for long-term growth, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.
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