Bridge & Structural Project Manager

Herndon, United States | Posted on 02/03/2026

A nationally recognized transportation and civil engineering firm is expanding its Herndon, Virginia office and isseeking a Senior Bridge & Structural Project Manager to lead high-impact infrastructure projects at the local, state, and federal level
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This is a career-defining opportunity for an experienced Professional Engineer (PE) who thrives in leadership, enjoys owning projects end-to-end, and wants to play a key role in delivering complex bridge and transportation structures that shape communities.

This is a full-time, onsite role with long-term stability, leadership growth, and exposure to marquee public-sector clients.

As a Senior Bridge & Structural Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for total project ownership
, from early planning through final design and construction support.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading bridge and structural design projects from concept through construction.
• Managing scope, schedule, budget, risk, and quality assurance
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• Coordinating and guiding multidisciplinary engineering teams and subconsultants.
• Developing construction plans, technical drawings, and structural submittal documents
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• Providing hands‑on structural engineering expertise throughout the project lifecycle.
• Creating and maintaining project schedules, management plans, and quality plans
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• Monitoring financial performance, invoices, and project reporting.
• Communicating project status clearly to internal teams, clients, and stakeholders.
• Building strong client relationships and understanding agency requirements.
• Mentoring engineers through coaching, feedback, and performance development.
• Supporting proposal development, Go/No‑Go decisions, interviews, and marketing efforts.

Required Qualifications (Must Have)

To be considered, candidates must meet all of the following
:

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering with a Structural Engineering focus
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• Degree must be from an ABET‑accredited engineering program
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• 10+ years of bridge and structural design experience.
• Active Professional Engineer (PE) license in the state of Virginia
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• Proven experience managing bridge or transportation structure projects
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• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to work full‑time onsite in Herndon, VA (local or relocation‑ready).

Preferred (Nice to Have)

• Experience working with VDOT and Virginia localities or agencies.
• Familiarity with Design‑Bid‑Build, Design‑Build, and P3 delivery methods.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary engineering teams
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• Background in large or multi‑office engineering firms.
• Exposure to public‑sector transportation and infrastructure projects.

Tools & Technical Environment

• Project scheduling and management tools (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, or similar).
• Structural design and drafting platforms (AutoCAD, Micro Station, or similar).
• Document management systems (Project Wise, SharePoint, or similar).
• Primarily office‑based (approximately 95%).
• Occasional field visits to active project sites.
• Field conditions may include varying weather and light lifting (up to 25 lbs).
• Medical Benefits.
• Paid Time Off.
• 401(k).

• High‑visibility leadership position on critical infrastructure projects.
• Long‑term stability with a well‑established engineering organization.
• Exposure to state and federal transportation clients
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• Opportunity to mentor teams and influence project outcomes.
• Clear path for continued responsibility and professional growth.
• Onsite role – remote work is not available.
• Limited relocation assistance available.
• Visa sponsorship eligibility may be considered.

If you’re a Virginia‑licensed PE with deep bridge and structural experience and you’re ready to lead projects that matter, this role is worth a serious conversation.