Structural Bridge Engineer – Project Manager
About The Position
LJB Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer – Project Manager to support and grow its Transportation Practice from the Kernersville, North Carolina office. LJB is a national civil and structural engineering firm founded in 1966, with additional expertise in geospatial, safety, and environmental services. Its Transportation Practice designs infrastructure intended to connect people, support communities, and improve quality of life. The Project Manager is responsible for the management, scope, fees, and profitability of individual projects and a project portfolio. The role serves as the client contact while managing projects, supports new sales to existing clients, and coordinates internal transportation disciplines with sub-consultants and clients. The position also contributes to project management best practices, staffing forecasts, employee development, and communication about employee performance. On larger projects, direct design involvement may vary. The advertised salary range is $95,000–$185,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards. LJB describes the work as an opportunity to lead bridge engineering projects, manage client and project relationships, support client growth, mentor developing team members, and contribute to infrastructure solutions that improve safety, connectivity, and community value.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or a related field.
- Professional Engineer (P.E.) license.
- At least 10 years of experience in consulting or engineering.
- Experience working with DOTs.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master of Science degree in a relevant discipline.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
- Project team leadership experience.
- Project and client management experience.
- Experience with MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil 3D.
Responsibilities
- Manage the scope, fees, and profitability of individual projects and a project portfolio.
- Serve as the project manager and firm contact for clients.
- Assist with new sales to clients whose projects the employee manages.
- Guide and coordinate LJB transportation disciplines with sub-consultants and clients.
- Manage multidisciplinary teams and understand the transportation disciplines and requirements involved in bridge design projects.
- Assist the Deputy Operations Manager in maintaining project management best practices.
- Participate directly in design on larger projects as applicable; direct involvement may vary.
- Keep Operations Management informed about employee performance on projects.
- Provide the Deputy Operations Manager with information about future projects to support staffing management.
- Assist with the informal development of other employees.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
