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Structural Bridge Project Manager

$119k - $140k

Mott MacDonald

At Mott MacDonald, we trust our brilliant people to do brilliant things in engineering, management, and development services, supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. As one of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves on our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through our network of 20,000+ talented consultants. With sustainability and innovation at the heart of all our sectors in North America, including, Buildings, Energy, Transportation, and Water.

We believe in empowering our people to excel, learn, and grow, offering diverse opportunities to contribute to career-defining work. Join us and be part of a collaborative environment where your ambitions are united with ours, and you can truly shape your story.

If you share that vision, even if you don't meet every requirement listed, we'd still love to hear from you. We value potential and diverse perspectives as much as experience. Let's explore how we can support your growth and help you take the next step in your career, while contributing to an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.

Our rapidly growing Chicago office is looking to add a Structural Bridge Project Manager to join our team. You will be involved with bridge projects for railways, highways, and other transportation related projects throughout Mid-Atlantic and South. Our team supports some of the most ambitious transportation and infrastructure projects in North America.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and develop engineering plans and drawings, including preliminary layouts and final construction documents
  • Supervise or provide structural assessments including condition evaluation, load capacity, service life, rehabilitation and functional needs, life cycle costing, and renewal options analysis
  • Plan and oversee the production of engineering drawings, specifications, investigations, and planning work
  • Lead junior professionals and technical staff in the design and drafting of preliminary and final bridge plans
  • Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure project execution aligns with scope, budget, and schedule from concept through final design
  • Assist in the development of project scopes, cost and manpower estimates, schedules, and budgets
  • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to junior engineers, supporting their professional growth and development
  • Apply a quality management system for structural engineering design projects including quality control and assurance procedures, checks, and independent reviews at different phases of designs


We're looking for someone to embody these ethos and welcome applications from bridge project manager candidates with the following experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in civil or structural engineering. Master's degree preferred
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience in structural bridge design and inspection
  • Illinois SE license is required or ability to obtain licensure within 6 months
  • Illinois PE license is preferred
  • Illinois NBIS Team Leader certification preferred
  • Experience with Illinois Department of Transportation standards and project procedures preferred
  • Knowledge and experience in developing and interpreting highway engineering policies, practices, procedures, standards, and regulations
  • Experienced with construction specs and erection plans and requirements for large structural elements
  • Familiarity with Bentley products, and bridge design software such as LARSA, SAP 2000, STAAD Pro, OpenBridge, CsiBridge, AASHTOWARE Bridge Rating, and MDX
  • Strong interpersonal, negotiating, problem-solving and analytical skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Willingness to participate in local professional societies


Benefits & Reward

At Mott MacDonald, our employees have a stake and a voice in our business, providing them with a direct connection to our success through our personal and group performance bonuses. We provide a comprehensive benefit package that includes 401k, medical, dental and vision insurance, short-term/long-term disability, paid holidays, PTO, parental leave, and company paid life insurance.

Individual pay is determined based on several factors such as work location, education, experience, and unique skills.

The expected salary for this position is $119,000 - $140,000

Collaboration at Our Core
At Mott MacDonald, we believe great ideas happen when we're together. Our hybrid approach centers on an in-office culture, with most of your time spent collaborating face-to-face and a minimum of three days per week in the office. We balance flexibility with connection, so you and your manager can choose how to meet client, team, and personal commitments.

Equal opportunity is the law.

We seek to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.

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