Structural Bridge Engineer – Project Manager
About The Position
LJB Inc. is seeking an experienced Structural Bridge Engineer to support and grow its Transportation Practice in the Charlotte, North Carolina 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, helps maintain project-management best practices, and contributes to staff development and project staffing coordination. On larger projects, the position may or may not be directly involved in design.
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 Departments of Transportation (DOTs).
- Strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s 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 the project manager and the firm’s point of contact with clients.
- Assist with new sales to clients whose projects the role 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.
- Apprise Operations Management of 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
