Senior Bridge Project Manager

Fisher Associates, P.E., L.S., L.A., D. • Albany, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Lead Capital Region senior bridge and civil infrastructure projects tied to NYSDOT Region 1, state-agency-facing assignments, local bridge programs, structural design, federally funded transportation delivery, and high-visibility infrastructure improvements. Serve as a senior PE project leader for bridge design, NYSDOT coordination, public agency relationships, multidisciplinary delivery, scope, schedule, budget, mentoring, and transportation assignments with direct community impact.

Requirements

• B.S. in Civil Engineering.
• 10+ years in civil transportation engineering, including bridge design project management.
• Professional Engineering License (PE).
• Demonstrated experience managing NYSDOT, LAFA and locally funded bridge projects.
• Familiarity with federally funded programs, and bridge projects from design through delivery.
• Client-focused leadership, collaboration, integrity, respect, active listening, sound judgment, organization, and ownership.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency in MS Office, MicroStation, and bridge design software preferred.
• Demonstrated success developing trusted, long-term client relationships.
• Ability to navigate complex public processes, municipal approvals, and multidisciplinary delivery requirements.
• Strong mentoring capability with the ability to grow staff and reinforce quality, standards, and delivery discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead transportation bridge design projects from proposal through design and construction.
• Manage project budgets, scope, schedule, staffing, billing, QA/QC, client updates, and closeout to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead design strategy with teams, clients, partners, and stakeholders to align project decisions with client goals.
• Prepare winning proposals, serve as primary client contact, and support business development with public agency and municipal clients.
• Provide clear direction, motivation, mentorship, and leadership while representing Fisher in professional and community settings.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• company-paid life and disability insurance
• PTO
• paid holidays
• supplemental benefits
• professional development reimbursement
• shareholders program
• strong work-life balance
• employee groups focused on community, inclusion, and employee voice

What This Job Offers

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