Bridge Design-Build Project Manager

GFT. • Boston, MA

20h • $160,000 - $250,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

GFT is seeking a Bridge Design-Build Project Manager to join its New England Transportation Team, based out of the Boston office in a hybrid work model. The role leads major design-build pursuits and projects, working directly with contracting partners and public agency clients while helping shape and grow GFT’s transportation practice.

The position combines leadership and technical work across structural infrastructure projects, including highway overpasses, river crossings, pedestrian bridges, and culvert upgrades. The successful candidate will guide projects from proposal development through design and construction support, manage analysis, design, and plan development, and maintain technical quality and consistency across multidisciplinary teams. The role also contributes to design-build and accelerated construction initiatives and supports multimodal connectivity and community value.

GFT’s Boston team has served as lead designer or owner’s engineer on 13 MassDOT design-build projects with more than $750 million in total construction value. The position offers exposure to major programs, opportunities to mentor project managers and engineers, and a culture focused on 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.
• Proficiency with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
• Experience with complex structural analysis using software such as CSiBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, Midas 3D Civil, STAAD Pro, MDX, LUSAS, OpenBridge Designer (LEAPSteel), MathCAD, or similar applications.
• Knowledge of plan development using CADD, including 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 engage with multiple perspectives when solving problems, learn from peers, and encourage reciprocal learning among team members.
• MassDOT experience is preferred.

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.
• Lead design-build pursuits by coordinating with contracting partners, preparing Alternative Technical Concepts (ATCs), and developing design- and construction-phase service scopes and fee proposals.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams of engineers, planners, and specialists in infrastructure planning, analysis, design, and delivery.
• Provide strategic project leadership for scope development, technical approach, schedule, budget management, and quality performance.
• Review permit applications, engineering design plans and specifications, engineering contracts, and integrated management plans, and perform periodic site visits.
• Support construction coordination by providing design guidance, considering constructability, 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, service growth, and pipeline development.
• Mentor staff and support their professional growth and development.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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