Senior Bridge Project Manager (PE Required) – $140K–$170K – Herndon, VA (Hybrid)
$140,000–$170,000 Base Salary | Bonus Eligible | Hybrid (3 Days Onsite / 2 Remote) | Limited Relocation | No Visa Sponsorship
We are conducting a confidential search for an experienced Bridge Project Manager to lead and deliver bridge and transportation structure projects throughout Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic region.
This role is suited for a senior bridge engineer transitioning into or actively operating in a client-facing project management capacity. The position emphasizes project leadership, client coordination, schedule and budget oversight, and technical review of bridge and structural design work.
Position Responsibilities
• Lead bridge and structural projects in alignment with scope, schedule, and budget
• Serve as primary client point of contact and manage expectations
• Oversee technical bridge and structural design work (review and decision-making; not daily production design)
• Develop and manage project management plans, schedules, staffing plans, and quality plans
• Monitor project performance and implement risk mitigation strategies
• Manage subconsultants and multidisciplinary teams
• Prepare and review progress reports, invoices, and status presentations
• Communicate financial performance and project updates to internal leadership
• Mentor staff and support professional development
• Support business development efforts, proposals, and client interviews
Requirements
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering (Structural focus, ABET-accredited)
• 10+ years of bridge and structural design experience
• Professional Engineer (PE) license (Virginia preferred; must be able to obtain VA PE if licensed elsewhere)
• Demonstrated project management experience or clear progression into a PM role
• Strong client-facing communication skills
• Experience managing scope, schedule, and budget
Preferred Experience
• Experience working with VDOT and Virginia local agencies
• Experience with Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, or P3 delivery methods
• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams
• Experience delivering $5M+ infrastructure projects
Benefits
- Full Medical Benefits
- 401(k) Matching
- PTO
- and more...
Work Model
Hybrid schedule: 3 days in-office (Herndon, VA), 2 days remote
Compensation & Relocation
Base salary: $140,000–$170,000 (commensurate with experience)
Bonus eligibility
Relocation signing bonus available (paid after 90 days)
No visa sponsorship