Senior Structural Bridge Project Manager

SEH • St. Paul, MN

1d • $140,000 - $175,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

SEH is currently searching for a Senior Structural Bridge Project Manager to join our talented Structural team! This role involves leading bridge engineering projects primarily located in Minnesota, with opportunities to support projects in other states. The position requires managing a wide range of state and local bridge projects, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, staffing coordination, client communication, and project delivery. The role also includes leading the delivery of bridge projects of varying complexity and structure types, providing project oversight and quality control, coordinating with various stakeholders, and participating in business development efforts. Additionally, the role supports structures group initiatives related to quality improvement, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed Professional Engineer in MN.
• Demonstrated experience managing bridge engineering projects, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, resource coordination, and client communication.
• Experience delivering bridge projects for state DOTs, counties, municipalities, or other public-sector transportation clients.
• Experience developing proposals, negotiating scope and fees, and securing bridge engineering work.
• Familiarity with AASHTO codes and design standards for new and replacement bridge structures.
• Familiarity with the Minnesota Department of Transportation LRFD Bridge Design Manual.

Nice To Haves

• 15 or more years of Civil Engineering experience in structural bridge design or management
• Experience with various structural design and analysis software systems (RISA, STAAD Pro, Bentley OpenRoads & OpenBridge, AASHTOWare BrR, Mathcad, Excel Spreadsheets, etc.)
• Ability to travel as needed for team meetings, client consultations, on-site observations/visits, etc.
• Able to walk and climb over rough construction terrain and carry up to 20 pounds

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge engineering projects that are primarily located in Minnesota, with opportunities to support projects in other states.
• Manage a wide range of state and local bridge projects, including responsibility for scope, schedule, budget, staffing coordination, client communication, and project delivery.
• Lead the delivery of bridge projects ranging from conventional grade separations to complex highway interchanges and river crossings.
• Manage bridge projects involving a variety of structure types, including prestressed concrete, cast-in-place concrete, steel girder, curved steel girder, and truss bridges.
• Provide project oversight and quality control for bridge engineering deliverables prepared by project teams.
• Coordinate with clients, subconsultants, contractors, and project stakeholders throughout project development and delivery.
• Participate in business development efforts, including client outreach, project pursuits, proposal preparation, and interview support.
• Support structures group initiatives related to quality improvement, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

Benefits

• Career development through continued education, licensure/certification, skills, and technical training
• Work arrangements that promote work/life balance
• Flexible holidays enable individuals to tailor their festivities
• Paid Family Leave provides time to care for loved ones, whether family by birth or family by choice

What This Job Offers

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