Project Manager - Bridge

HWC • Indianapolis, IN

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About The Position

HWC Engineering is hiring a Project Manager experienced in bridge and structural design for its Indianapolis, Indiana office. The position will work as a project manager and lead designer on bridge and structural projects, leading design from inception through letting and construction. The role involves managing multiple projects, supporting staff, preparing estimates and budgets, overseeing plans, and coordinating with clients, agencies, partner firms, and colleagues. Work may be performed in-office or remotely, with remote, hybrid, and full-time in-office arrangements offered depending on the position and situation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering.
• At least 6 years of bridge design and project management experience.
• Professional Engineering License in Indiana or ability to obtain licensure in Indiana.
• Design skills in rural, urban, and interstate bridges; roadway design; cost estimating; special provisions; specifications; and value engineering.
• Knowledge of NEPA requirements for federally funded projects.
• Working knowledge of MicroStation, InRoads or ORD, and MS Office software.
• Working knowledge of bridge design software such as Merlin-Dash, Vslab, Conspan/Leap Bridge, or equivalents.
• Ability to think critically, manage time, and solve problems.
• Strong data analysis and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and on a team.
• High ethical standards, commitment to self-development and teamwork, and desire to work in a deadline-driven team environment in both in-office and remote settings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) and/or the INDOT LPA program.
• INDOT Inspection Team Lead Certification.
• Experience working with Indianapolis DPW.
• Experience in utility coordination and/or railroad coordination.
• Experience in asset management.
• Additional structural design experience, including water treatment plant structures, above- and below-ground structures, retaining walls, flood walls, occupancy-related structures, and foundations.

Responsibilities

• Work as a project manager and lead designer on bridge and structural projects.
• Perform design calculations for roadway and bridge components.
• Lead design from beginning to end, including survey, roadway line/grade, hydraulics, environmental, geotechnical, structural design, letting, and construction.
• Prepare design sketches, comparisons, and other technical work required by assignments.
• Lead design and manage support staff, including PE’s, EI’s, and technicians, on INDOT, Local Agency, and private projects.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Prepare cost estimates and manage overall project budgets.
• Oversee plan development.
• Interact effectively with consulting firms partnering with HWC, INDOT staff, local government agency staff, and HWC staff.

Benefits

• Professional development and opportunities for continuous learning and career advancement.
• Work-life balance and flexible work environment, with remote, hybrid, and/or full-time in-office workspaces offered depending on position and situation and ability to work from home.
• Salary package with performance-driven bonuses and recognition.

What This Job Offers

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