Bridge Design-Build Project Manager

GFT • Boston, MA

1d • $160,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Bridge Design-Build Project Manager for its New England Transportation Team. This hybrid position is based in GFT’s Boston office. The role leads major design-build pursuits and complex structural engineering projects from proposal development through design and construction support, while contributing to the growth and long-term strategy of GFT’s transportation practice.

The successful candidate will work with contracting partners, public agency clients, and multidisciplinary teams on bridge and other infrastructure projects. Work may include multi-span highway overpasses, river crossings, pedestrian bridges, and culvert upgrades. The role combines project leadership with technical involvement in planning, analysis, design, and plan development, with a focus on technical quality, design consistency, constructability, and coordinated delivery. GFT’s transportation practice delivers design-build and accelerated construction projects, including work for MassDOT.

The position offers exposure to major programs and opportunities to mentor project managers and engineers. GFT describes its work model as hybrid and supports continuous learning, professional growth, and leadership development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, with a focus in structures, from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts.
• 15 years of progressive experience in new bridge design and bridge rehabilitation.
• Previous design-build experience as a Design Manager is required.
• Proficiency with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Experience with complex structural analysis and structural design software such as CSiBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas 3D Civil, STAAD Pro, MDX, LUSAS, OpenBridge Designer (LEAPSteel), or other structural analysis software and applications such as MathCAD.
• Knowledge of plan development with CADD (AutoCAD).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word for engineering and business applications.
• Ability to work in a team environment and demonstrate initiative, strong organizational skills, collaboration, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering, with a focus in structures, from an ABET-accredited university or college.
• NorthEast Transportation Training and Certification Program (NETTCP) Quality Assurance Technologist Certification.
• Design-build experience with other New England DOTs.
• Prior experience with Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority or RIDOT projects, including familiarity with client design policies, standards, and specifications.
• Ability to work on multiple projects in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to actively engage with multiple perspectives in problem-solving, learn from peers, and encourage reciprocal learning among team members.
• MassDOT experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead large-scale, complex structural engineering design-build projects from proposal development through design and construction support, including pursuit, business development, and successful execution of work.
• Lead design-build pursuits by coordinating with contracting partners, preparing Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs), and developing design- and construction-phase services scopes and fee proposals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, and specialists in infrastructure project planning, analysis, design, and delivery.
• Provide strategic leadership for project scope, technical approach, schedule, budget management, and quality performance.
• Review permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, engineering contracts, and integrated management plans; perform periodic site visits.
• Support construction coordination by providing design guidance, addressing constructability considerations, and helping resolve technical issues.
• Serve as a primary technical liaison with clients, subconsultants, and contractors, and represent GFT in project meetings and technical discussions.
• Lead technical aspects of contract negotiations, presentations, and meetings.
• Support GFT’s long-term strategy, growth, and services pipeline development.
• Mentor staff and support their professional development.
• Coordinate with roadway, geotechnical, and traffic disciplines and contribute to multimodal connectivity and community-focused solutions.

Benefits

• Hybrid work environment with in-person and remote work.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support for participation in professional organizations.
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior