Structural Project Manager Bridge Transportation

About the position

VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent 'Best Place to Work'. Recent VHB Accolades include the 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company – Awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB.

Responsibilities

• Manages, develops, organizes, and implements structural planning, analysis, preliminary and final design document preparation for bridge/transportation projects
• Prepares proposals and/or contracts
• Participates in project decisions regarding technical approach, costs, and scheduling
• Responsible for client relationships, visibility, and business development
• Directs and mentors team members in the development of design plans, technical oversight, specifications, design calculations, load ratings, cost estimates, reports, final bid packages, etc.
• Reviews plans, specifications, reports, and analyses to meet scope, schedule, cost, and quality requirements

Skills and Attributes

• Extensive knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures in structural engineering
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal presentations and technical writing
• Team oriented with strong capability to work independently
• In-depth knowledge of MassDOT Bridge design standards
• Robust technical and critical thinking skills
• Detail-oriented and quality-focused
• Strong project management skills
• Motivated to lead and mentor others
• Knowledge of one or more structural engineering software (AASHTOWare, LARSA 4D, MDX, SP Column, MerlinDASH, Mathcad)
• Experience in either AutoCAD Civil 3D, and MicroStation v8 is a strong plus

Qualifications

• 11-15 years’ experience required
• BS in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred) (1-2 years of experience can be substituted for a master's degree)
• PE license required
• Experience completing transportation studies, design reports, final design documents and developing contract plans, in conformity with accepted engineering standards and procedures including AASHTO & MassDOT or other DOT’s.
• Independent experience developing bridge design and detailing (steel, concrete, prestressed concrete), and seismic analysis

Pay

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $140,000-185,000 and the position located in Worcester, MA is $130,000-180,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.