Bridge Senior Project Manager

CHA • Buffalo, NY

1d • $150,000 - $175,000

About The Position

Are you a driven engineering leader ready to tackle complex bridge projects and set new benchmarks for technical achievement? Seeking a role where your strategic mindset and passion for innovation deliver safe, enduring, and forward-thinking solutions that connect people and places? CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Bridge Project Manager to join our Bridge Team as a technical leader and mentor in Albany, NY; Buffalo, NY; Rochester, NY; or Syracuse, NY . This is your opportunity to lead innovative design, guide project execution, and shape the future of transportation infrastructure.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Prior bridge design experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.) as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to adapt communication style to suit various audiences
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes
• Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts
• Ability to travel as needed (less than 10%)

Nice To Haves

• NYSDOT, Bridge NY, or NY Thruway experience preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred
• Knowledge of Deltek Vision, MS Project and/or Primavera P6 preferred

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of bridge project delivery, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks and financial measures
• Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing work with specific clients and leading marketing plan development for target market areas
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team
• Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
• Track and oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with company standards
• Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees