Bridge Design Project Manager

Burgess & Niple • Cincinnati, OH

11h

About The Position

Burgess & Niple is hiring a Bridge Design Project Manager to lead bridge infrastructure projects for state departments of transportation and local public agencies. The role guides teams through complex bridge design and rehabilitation work, combining technical leadership with project and staff management, client relationship development, and quality oversight. The project manager is responsible for helping deliver projects on time, within budget, and to high quality standards while building partnerships and strengthening the company’s regional presence.

The position also involves mentoring less experienced engineers and contributing to pursuit efforts for bridge design work. The successful candidate will bring an entrepreneurial mindset, collaborate effectively to solve complex problems, and support a culture of innovation and professional development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of employment, or eligibility for reciprocal licensure.
• At least 8 years of bridge design experience with demonstrated project and staff management capabilities.
• Advanced knowledge of MicroStation, OpenRoads, Bentley Open Bridge Designer, MDX, AASHTOWare BrR, and Microsoft Office.
• Adaptable and self-motivated, with an entrepreneurial mindset and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Servant leadership and commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others.

Responsibilities

• Lead project teams in engineering calculations and plan preparation for new bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.
• Ensure quality control of deliverables, manage project risk, and complete work on time and within budget.
• Mentor less experienced engineers and support their development into confident, independent professionals.
• Monitor project performance indicators, budgets, and schedules while proactively managing risk.
• Collaborate with bridge staff to develop new client relationships and strengthen existing partnerships.
• Lead bridge design project pursuits, including client meetings and proposal preparation.
• Identify opportunities for improvement and collaborate to solve complex problems.

What This Job Offers

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