Project Manager for In-service Bridge Inspection

DOWL•Lake Oswego, OR

About The Position

DOWL is seeking a bridge inspection leader to oversee its in-service inspection portfolio throughout the Pacific Northwest. The role manages bridge inspection projects for state and local agencies to support compliance with the National Bridge Inventory System, as well as work for public and private clients involving non-NBI structures such as culverts and pedestrian bridges. The portfolio may also include inspections of port and marine structures, water and wastewater facilities, dams, and irrigation infrastructure. Depending on the employee’s experience and career goals, the role may include bridge and structural design or construction engineering management projects. The position offers autonomy and resources to grow DOWL’s regional inspection services. The Project Manager is responsible for winning, managing, monitoring, and delivering high-quality, profitable projects that satisfy clients. The role calls for broad technical knowledge, strong communication and organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to assimilate complex technical information and make informed decisions. The Project Manager leads single-discipline projects, contributes to multidisciplinary project management, provides technical leadership and guidance to less experienced team members, and applies a seller-doer approach to business development, client relations, staff leadership, and business management. The position manages multiple projects of moderate size and complexity, independently developing pursuits and supporting business development with minimal oversight. The Project Manager leads scope, schedule, and budget development and is accountable for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes. The role may include supervisory duties, such as coordinating team workflow, recruiting, training, coaching, and evaluating employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
Six years of experience required, with zero years required as a project manager; five years required with an advanced degree, with zero years required as a project manager.
Certified Bridge Inspection Team Lead according to CFR 650.309.
Professional Engineer (PE) license required depending on discipline.
Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
Proficiency with Projectwise, Newforma, Deltek Vison, UKG, and Bluebeam.
Strong technical proficiency and understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals.
Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently, and manage multiple projects with minimal oversight.
Strong work ethic, willingness to learn and grow, and ability to accept constructive criticism and seek guidance when needed.
Ability to work effectively with clients, teaming partners, contractors, and colleagues and to take responsibility for personal and team results.

Responsibilities

Win, manage, monitor, and deliver high-quality, profitable projects that achieve client satisfaction.
Manage in-service bridge inspection projects for state and local agencies, including work supporting National Bridge Inventory System compliance.
Manage inspection work for non-NBI structures and other infrastructure, including culverts, pedestrian bridges, port and marine structures, water and wastewater facilities, dams, and irrigation infrastructure.
Develop project scopes, fee breakdowns, schedules, and budgets.
Monitor project financials, burn rate, and earned value, and take corrective action as needed.
Identify project changes and obtain contract amendments or conduct other change-management activities.
Coordinate technical issue resolution, review and interpret technical drawings and documents, and prepare technical documents when necessary.
Oversee timely submission of technical work products and deliverables, lead project meetings, and coordinate staffing with resource managers.
Build client and teaming-partner relationships, manage communications among clients, DOWL, and subconsultants, and foster client satisfaction and loyalty.
Participate in business development and marketing, identify and prioritize leads, position the firm for opportunities, collaborate on proposals, and win work.
Provide technical leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced team members.
Coordinate and oversee project activities across locations, including site visits, client and contractor meetings, stakeholder events, and responses to urgent on-site needs.
If assigned supervisory duties, oversee team operations and workflow; recruit and hire; train and coach staff; communicate leadership information; set goals and deadlines; evaluate performance; make reward and promotion decisions; and handle discipline or termination in accordance with company policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.