Bridge Project Manager

Colliers Engineering & Design•Town of Colonie, NY

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About The Position

Colliers Engineering & Design is seeking a Bridges & Structures Project Manager to join its Infrastructure division in New York, with candidates sought near its Albany, Buffalo, Rochester, or Syracuse offices. The Bridges & Structures team provides structural engineering services for highway, pedestrian, and rail bridges and culverts, including scoping, planning, preliminary and final design, construction services, and contractor engineering services. The Project Manager is responsible for the success of bridge projects and manages their full lifecycle, from identification and pursuit through contracting, design development, and construction-phase support. The role also includes business development, staff leadership and mentoring, workload planning and supervision, and monitoring project costs, schedules, and quality to meet customer expectations and company objectives. The listed annual compensation range is $103,000 to $166,800, depending on qualifications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
At least 10 years of bridge design or management experience.
Professional Engineer (PE) license in New York or eligibility through reciprocity.
Established business network with New York State bridge owners, such as NYSDOT, the NYS Thruway Authority, municipal clients, and contractors.
Experience with and understanding of AASHTO Bridge Design Specifications and the Federal-Aid project delivery process.
Ability to manage bridge projects and lead multidisciplinary teams while meeting schedule, budget, and quality expectations.
Ability to identify, pursue, and win work.
Ability to work with team members in other offices.
Ability to read, write, and understand English for job-related written communications, verbal instructions, and interactions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree.
Familiarity with construction engineering, AREMA-based rail bridge design, and/or design-build procurement.

Responsibilities

Ensure the success of bridge projects under their management.
Manage all aspects of the project lifecycle, including identification, pursuit, contracting, design development, and construction-phase support.
Conduct business development, including client marketing and proposal preparation, and attend relevant technical, professional, and political networking events.
Provide leadership and mentoring to structural staff.
Plan, organize, and supervise the work and workload of project staff.
Monitor project costs to ensure delivery within budget, meet customer expectations for schedule and quality, and align with company strategic objectives.

Benefits

Company-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Paid pregnancy disability leave.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Company-matched 401(k)/Roth.
Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
Straight-time compensation for exempt employees’ billable hours worked in excess of 40 billable hours in a work week.
Education reimbursement.
Access to hundreds of educational and self-enrichment courses through a free in-house resource.
Mentorship program.
Wellness program.
Women’s Organization.
Philanthropic opportunities.
Safe and comfortable work environment.
Potential for career advancement.
Opportunities to impact society through projects and company-sponsored activities.