Bridge Project Manager

YK Solutions•Herndon, VA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Bridge Project Manager will manage bridge and structural design projects for an engineering firm serving local, state, and federal transportation clients. The role is based in the firm's growing Herndon, Virginia office and supports the expansion of its Northern Virginia and DC presence. The position is responsible for project planning and delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk and resource management, quality assurance, and reporting. The successful candidate will also help lead and develop bridge engineering staff in Herndon and across the broader Northern Virginia and DC region. The role provides technical and structural engineering expertise across the project lifecycle, from preliminary design through final design and construction. It includes coordinating project resources, guiding development of construction plans and submittal documents, preparing project and quality management plans, managing subconsultants, and overseeing project progress and finances. The Project Manager also contributes to marketing and business development, builds client relationships, communicates project status, and leads project status presentations. The work model is hybrid, with three days in the office and two remote days (Wednesday and Friday). Work is performed in a general office environment about 95% of the time; occasional field work is required. Compensation is $65–$90 per hour, depending on experience, education, certifications, and qualifications. Bonus eligibility depends on level and market alignment, and a relocation signing bonus is available, payable after 90 days of employment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering with a focus in structural engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
10 or more years of bridge and structural design experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license; Virginia licensure is preferred, and an out-of-state PE is considered if the candidate can obtain a Virginia PE within a reasonable timeframe.
Experience providing structural engineering expertise throughout the bridge project lifecycle, from preliminary design through construction.
Experience managing bridge or structural design projects, including scope, schedule, budget, and project delivery.
Project management experience or demonstrated transition into project management responsibilities.
Strong communication skills, including strong client-facing communication skills.
Strong presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in civil engineering with a focus in structural engineering.
Experience working with VDOT and Virginia localities and agencies.
Experience with multiple project delivery methods, such as Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3.
Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

Lead project planning and delivery, including scope, schedule, budget, team coordination, stakeholder communication, risk management, resource management, quality assurance, and reporting.
Provide technical and structural engineering expertise from preliminary design through final design and construction.
Coordinate and guide project technical resources to deliver high-quality work, including construction plans and associated submittal documents.
Develop project-specific project management and quality management plans.
Identify and manage subconsultants and collaborate with disciplines and subconsultants to develop project scope and fee.
Manage projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget; create and maintain schedules; monitor and execute project progress.
Identify and mitigate risks, and develop extra work order requests and open-end contract task proposals.
Prepare progress reports and review invoices.
Provide leadership and ongoing performance management, including goal-setting, feedback, and coaching.
Mentor project team members through check-ins and project debriefs, recognizing achievements and identifying improvement areas and lessons learned.
Help strengthen bridge engineering staff to support the growth of the Herndon office and Northern Virginia/DC region.
Assist Section Heads, Office Leaders, and Practice Leaders with marketing, including SMART Go/No Go decisions, proposal development, and interviews.
Build client relationships to understand preferences and requirements and support quality project execution.
Communicate project status, updates, and issues to internal and external stakeholders; develop and lead project status presentations.
Participate in office project financial status meetings.
Perform other related duties as assigned.