Structural (Bridge) Project Manager / Structures Group Lead

Job Description We are seeking a Structural (Bridge) Project Manager / Senior Structural Engineer to help grow our Carolinas Bridge Practice, with a primary focus on South Carolina DOT (SCDOT) projects. This role offers the opportunity to build and lead a South Carolina-based bridge group within an established, award‑winning ENR Top 50 transportation firm. The ideal candidate is a client-facing bridge leader with strong SC bridge design and seismic analysis experience, capable of balancing hands‑on technical leadership, project management, QC/stamping, and business development support. Day‑to‑Day Work

• Bridge design, rehabilitation, seismic analysis, and load rating
• QC review and stamping of bridge documents
• Coordination with roadway, hydraulics, and construction teams
• Project examples: ○ I‑95 Lake Marion
• Bridge design ○ I‑77
• Bridge design & rehabilitation Key Responsibilities Technical Leadership & Project Delivery
• Serve as a leader within the Carolinas Bridge Practice
• Act as Bridge Project Manager, Task Lead, and/or Engineer of Record
• Perform and oversee: ○ Highway and rail bridge analysis, modeling, and design ○ South Carolina-specific seismic analysis ○ Load rating, rehabilitation, and structural evaluations
• Manage bridge rehabilitation/replacement and ancillary structures
• Sign and seal bridge and structural plans in South Carolina Quality Control
• Provide QC oversight for ~10-12 active structures projects
• Ensure compliance with SCDOT standards, constructability, and technical excellence
• Support inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation efforts as needed Group Growth & Mentorship
• Build and lead a South Carolina structures team (initially ~2-3 staff)
• Mentor junior engineers and technical staff
• Support recruiting and development of a NC/SC bridge pipeline Business Development & Client Engagement
• Support Design‑Build and Alternative Delivery pursuits
• Lead or support structures scopes on $50M
• 500M+ SCDOT pursuits
• Contribute to technical proposals, fee development, and delivery strategies
• Maintain strong client relationships and participate in ACEC and industry events Ideal Candidate Profile
• Licensed SC PE with stamped bridge projects
• Strong SCDOT credibility and client presence
• Hands‑on experience in bridge design, seismic analysis, and load rating
• Comfortable acting as Technical Lead, Project Manager, and QC authority
• Business‑minded self‑starter interested in winning work, building a team, and growing into a Structures Group Leader Why This Role
• Immediate impact on a strong bridge backlog
• High visibility on major SCDOT pursuits
• Clear path into senior leadership
• Opportunity to build a bridge/structures practice from the ground up
• Strong regional reputation with significant growth potential We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day.

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• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (Master's preferred)
• 7+ years of progressive structural engineering experience (bridge-focused)
• Extensive bridge experience, including: ○ Seismic analysis of bridges (required) ○ Load rating and structural evaluations
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in South Carolina
• Experience stamping bridge projects in South Carolina
• Alternative Delivery / Design‑Build experience
• Strong project management skills (budgets, schedules, teams) Proficiency in MicroStation
• NCDOT, GDOT, and/or rail bridge experience
• ACEC member
• OpenBridge experience
• NBIS certification
• Bridge inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation expertise
• Exposure to pre‑construction or operations leadership Cross‑discipline understanding (roadway, hydraulics, utilities, traffic)