Bridge Design Project Manager

AECOM•Oakland, CA

11h•$170,000 - $245,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a bridge design leader to join its rapidly expanding Transportation Engineering Group in Oakland, California. The role coordinates and provides technical expertise for mid- to large-size projects, with a strong emphasis on complex bridge design projects—including rail and metro transit—and project delivery. The Project Manager leads technical client relationships and business development, contributes to selling, and leads efforts to grow the discipline’s technical expertise. The role provides specialized technical input to studies and designs, approves and signs off on work, and serves as a leader in one or more areas of technology. It also develops engineering budget estimates and schedules for large, complex projects. The successful candidate will work with colleagues across levels and disciplines in an established group offering varied projects, technical challenges, and career development opportunities. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and at least eight years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalent experience and/or education. A California PE license is required, or the ability to obtain reciprocity from another U.S. state PE license within one year of employment. Preferred qualifications include extensive California complex-bridge design and project delivery experience, business development and client relationship success, project management experience, strong communication and technical writing skills, and proficiency with bridge and structural design software. The position is hybrid and based in Oakland, California. Relocation is not offered, and U.S. work sponsorship or sponsorship transfer is not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.
California state PE license, or ability to attain reciprocity for another U.S. state PE license within one year of employment.

Nice To Haves

12 or more years of experience in bridge design and project deliveries.
Extensive project design experience with complex bridge projects in California, along with related structures project detail deliveries.
Strong, proven success with business development and client relationships; this is a seller/doer opportunity.
Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, including technical report writing.
Strong, proven, and documented bridge project management experience and success in California or regional project deliveries.
Proficiency with MicroStation, LEAP Concrete/Bridge, MathCAD, and MDX.
Knowledge of 3D finite element software such as CSiBridge, MIDAS, or SAP2000.
Structural problem analysis skills, including knowledge and use of design and calculation tools and software.
Knowledge of standard engineering practices, techniques, and applicable codes.
Knowledge of current structural modeling software tools.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and provide technical expertise for mid- to large-size projects.
Lead complex bridge design projects and deliveries, including rail and metro transit projects.
Lead technical client relationships and play a major role in selling.
Lead discipline department efforts to grow technical expertise.
Lead technical business development work.
Provide specialized technical input to studies and designs in the employee’s area of expertise.
Approve and sign off on work.
Serve as a leader in one or more areas of technology.
Provide engineering budget estimates and schedules for large, complex projects.
Work professionally with colleagues across levels and disciplines.