Structural Bridge Engineer – Project Manager

LJB • South Portland, ME

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About The Position

LJB Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to support and grow its Transportation Practice in the Portland, Maine office. The role manages bridge engineering projects and project portfolios, including scope, fees, and profitability, and serves as the firm's primary client contact. The Project Manager coordinates internal transportation disciplines with sub-consultants and clients, supports business development, and helps maintain project-management best practices. Depending on project size, the role may or may not be directly involved in design. The position also contributes to staffing and performance coordination and the informal development of other employees.

The role offers the opportunity to lead bridge engineering projects and work with clients, DOT partners, sub-consultants, and internal transportation teams. The posted salary range is $95,000–$185,000, based on experience, certifications, and regional market standards.

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 the project portfolio.
• Serve as project manager and primary firm contact for clients.
• Assist with new sales to clients whose projects the employee manages.
• Guide and coordinate internal LJB transportation disciplines with sub-consultants and clients.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams and apply an understanding of transportation disciplines and requirements related to bridge design projects.
• Assist the Deputy Operations Manager in maintaining project-management best practices.
• Participate directly in design on some projects; direct design involvement may vary on larger projects.
• 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 informal development of other employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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