Project Manager for In-service Bridge Inspection

DOWL•Eugene, OR

About The Position

The Project Manager for In-Service Bridge Inspection leads the pursuit, management, monitoring, and delivery of bridge inspection projects that meet quality, profitability, and client-satisfaction goals. The role manages in-service inspections for state and local agencies to support compliance with the National Bridge Inventory System, as well as inspections of non-NBI structures such as culverts and pedestrian bridges. The position may also lead inspections of port and marine structures, water and wastewater facilities, dams, and irrigation infrastructure across the Pacific Northwest. Depending on experience and career goals, the person may manage bridge and structural design or construction engineering management projects. This is a seller-doer role with responsibilities in business development, client relations, staff leadership, and business management. The Project Manager provides technical leadership and guidance, manages multiple projects of moderate size and complexity, and works independently with minimal oversight. The role leads scope, schedule, and budget development and is accountable for project quality, client satisfaction, and financial outcomes. It requires strong communication, organization, judgment, technical proficiency, collaboration, and a willingness to learn and grow. The position involves coordinating project activities across locations, including visiting job sites, meeting clients and contractors, attending stakeholder meetings and industry events, and traveling to municipal offices or partner organizations. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required. The work environment is usually moderately noisy; the job regularly involves sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, and using hands, and occasionally requires lifting or moving up to 40 pounds.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.
At least 6 years of experience; 0 years as a project manager required. With an advanced degree, at least 5 years of experience; 0 years as a project manager required.
Certified Bridge Inspection Team Lead according to CFR 650.309.
PE 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.
Clear understanding of project-related technical terms and fundamentals.
Excellent communication, collaboration, organizational, and interpersonal skills; sound judgment; and a strong work ethic.
Ability to manage multiple projects, lead project delivery, and work independently with minimal oversight.
Ability to develop scopes, schedules, and budgets and monitor project financial performance.
Ability to contribute to business development, client relations, marketing, and successful pursuit of work.
Ability to provide trusted leadership and guidance, work well with others, and apply constructive criticism.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

Win, manage, monitor, and deliver projects that meet quality, profitability, and client-satisfaction goals.
Manage in-service bridge inspection projects for state and local agencies to ensure compliance with the National Bridge Inventory System.
Manage inspection projects for non-NBI structures, including culverts and pedestrian bridges, and potentially other infrastructure such as port and marine structures, water and wastewater facilities, dams, and irrigation infrastructure.
Potentially manage bridge and structural design or construction engineering management projects, depending on experience and career goals.
Coordinate resolution of technical issues with project staff; review and interpret technical drawings and documents; and prepare technical documents as needed.
Plan project schedules that balance client needs with internal capacity, oversee timely delivery of work products, lead project meetings, and coordinate staffing with resource managers.
Prepare scopes of work and fee breakdowns; monitor project financials, burn rate, and earned value; and make adjustments as needed.
Identify project changes and obtain contract amendments or carry out other change-management activities.
Participate in business development and marketing by identifying and assessing leads, positioning the firm, collaborating on proposals, and winning work.
Communicate frequently with clients and teaming partners, manage communications among clients, DOWL, and subconsultants, and foster client satisfaction and loyalty.
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to less experienced team members; take responsibility for individual and team results.
Visit job sites, meet stakeholders at off-site locations, attend meetings and events, travel to municipal offices or partner organizations, and respond to urgent on-site project needs.
May oversee team operations and workflows; recruit and hire staff; provide training, coaching, and evaluations; set goals and deadlines; make reward and promotion decisions; and handle discipline or termination in accordance with company policy.
Perform other duties as assigned.