Project Manager 1 - Bridges

Tighe & Bond • Norwood, MA

129d • $105,687 - $138,714

About The Position

We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Manager 1, you will join our Structural Bridge Team in our Westwood or Woburn or Worcester or Westfield, MA office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Massachusetts (or ability to obtain promptly)
• Minimum of 10 years of bridge design experience with increasing project management responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and MassDOT design and permitting processes
• Proven track record managing bridge projects for municipal clients, including rehabilitations and replacements
• Proficiency with structural design and analysis tools (e.g., STAAD, RISA, or similar)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and technical teams effectively
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality deliverables

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Federal and State funding programs such as LOTCIP, STP, and the MassDOT Local Bridge Program
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS
• Working knowledge of environmental and permitting regulations specific to Massachusetts
• Experience with construction phase services and field problem-solving
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE or MASCE

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal bridge projects across Massachusetts, including small- to mid-scale bridges, culverts, pedestrian bridges, and rehabilitations
• Serve as the primary liaison with municipal clients, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and trusted partnership throughout project delivery
• Supervise the preparation of design documents including structural analyses, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with MassDOT and local standards
• Work closely with roadway, drainage, environmental, and geotechnical teams to ensure coordinated project solutions
• Oversee and support local and state permitting processes, including Inland Wetlands, Flood Management, and MASS DEEP reviews
• Provide technical support during construction, including shop drawing reviews, field visits, and contractor coordination
• Mentor junior engineers, support staff development, and foster a collaborative, problem-solving work environment
• Contribute to proposal writing, scope and fee development, and client interviews to help grow our municipal bridge portfolio

Benefits

• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees