Senior Bridge Engineer (PE) / Bridge Project Manager

Bridge Project Manager / Senior Bridge Engineer (PE)

Hybrid | Herndon, VA | Transportation & Infrastructure

A growing engineering firm in Herndon, VA, is seeking an experienced Bridge Project Manager to lead bridge and transportation structure projects across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. This role is ideal for a Senior Bridge Engineer (PE) transitioning into a client-facing project management leadership role.

Youll manage project delivery, client coordination, schedules, budgets, and multidisciplinary teams while providing technical oversight on high-profile bridge and transportation infrastructure projects ranging from $5M–$10M+, including design-build pursuits.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bridge and structural projects within scope, schedule, and budget
• Serve as primary client contact and manage stakeholder relationships
• Provide technical oversight and review of bridge/structural design work
• Manage project schedules, staffing plans, budgets, and risk mitigation
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and subconsultants
• Monitor project performance, quality, and financials
• Prepare progress reports, invoices, and client presentations
• Mentor staff and support team development
• Support business development, proposals, and interviews

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 or ability to obtain VA PE)
• Demonstrated progression into project management
• Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills

Preferred Experience

• Experience with VDOT and Virginia local agencies
• Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, and P3 delivery methods
• Large-scale or complex transportation infrastructure projects
• Managing multidisciplinary engineering teams

Work Model

• Hybrid schedule: 3 days onsite / 2 days remote (Wed & Fri remote)

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $140,000 – $170,000 (DOE)
• Bonus eligibility
• Relocation signing bonus (paid after 90 days)