Principal Engineer/Sr. Project Manager
About The Position
CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a Principal Engineer/Sr. Project Manager to provide expert guidance, visionary leadership, and technical excellence for our Bridge Team in Miami, Tampa, or Orlando, FL. This is your opportunity to lead impactful initiatives, elevate industry standards, and deliver bridge solutions that enhance mobility and long-term performance for communities. As the Florida Bridge Leader, you will be responsible for development and growth of the Florida Bridge Design Team. You will work together with CHA’s other Bridge Mangers and leaders to develop strategies to be successful. As the Business Development Leader, you will identify, track and pursue bridge related opportunities as a pursuit champion, including preparing technical proposals and presentations showcasing CHA’s commitment to safe, cost-effective, and innovative bridge solutions As a Project Manager, you will lead all phases of multifaceted bridge engineering projects—from concept through completion—developing advanced structural designs, evaluation reports, and contract documentation As a local Bridge Leader, you will provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across multiple teams and projects and coordinate with subject matter experts.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field required; Master’s degree preferred
- Minimum of 15 years of progressive engineering experience required
- Experience working with FDOT required, specifically in district D6 & 4
- Professional Engineer (PE) license required
- Expert knowledge of engineering fundamentals and specialty areas
- Advanced proficiency in engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
- Proven leadership skills and ability to lead teams in a collaborative environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Deep understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree preferred
- Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
- Bilingual, English/Spanish preferred
Responsibilities
- Development and growth of the Florida Bridge Design Team
- Identify, track and pursue bridge related opportunities as a pursuit champion, including preparing technical proposals and presentations showcasing CHA’s commitment to safe, cost-effective, and innovative bridge solutions
- Lead all phases of multifaceted bridge engineering projects—from concept through completion—developing advanced structural designs, evaluation reports, and contract documentation
- Provide expert consultation and resolve highly complex technical issues across multiple teams and projects and coordinate with subject matter experts.
- Plan, schedule, and coordinate detailed project phases with engineering and project management teams
- Conduct engineering studies, investigations, and prepare reports for company leadership, clients, and regulatory agencies
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
