Sr. Project Manager - Bridges/Structural Design

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bridge and structural transportation projects from proposal through final design and construction support.
• Develop scopes of work and prepare fee proposals for bridge and related transportation projects.
• Establish and monitor project schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Track financial performance, prepare cost projections, and manage project profitability.
• Identify and mitigate risks affecting schedule, scope, or budget.

Technical Oversight

• Provide senior-level technical direction for bridge structural and foundation design.
• Oversee preparation of plans, specifications, and estimates (PS&E).
• Ensure compliance with MDOT, VDOT, DCDOT, and applicable AASHTO standards.
• Review and approve technical deliverables for quality and constructability.
• Support load rating analyses, condition evaluations, and rehabilitation strategies.
• Oversee shop drawing review and provide construction phase services support.

Team & Client Management

• Assemble and lead multidisciplinary design teams, including subconsultants.
• Mentor and develop junior and mid-level bridge engineers.
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients and agency representatives.
• Lead client meetings, prepare reports, and deliver presentations.
• Represent PRIME AE in industry associations and professional forums.
• Maintain a strong standard of professionalism in all client and team interactions.

Qualifications

• BS in Civil Engineering (required); MSCE preferred.
• Active Maryland PE registration required; Virginia PE preferred or ability to obtain.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in bridge structural and foundation design with project management responsibility.
• Demonstrated experience with preliminary and final design for MDOT projects.
• Familiarity with VDOT and DCDOT standards beneficial.
• Experience in bridge preservation, rehabilitation, and load rating analysis.
• NBIS Certification preferred.
• Experience providing construction phase services and shop drawing review.
• Strong financial management experience including budget tracking and forecasting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organizational skills.