Bridge Design Manager - Chicago, IL

$150k - $200k

MissionHires

MissionHires is conducting a confidential search for a Bridge Design Manager to lead and grow a transportation structures practice in the Greater Chicago Area. This leader will drive market development with state transportation agencies, oversee complex bridge design/rehabilitation/inspection programs, manage multidisciplinary delivery, and mentor a high-performing structural engineering team. Compensation: $150,000–$200,000 DOE.

Responsibilities

Research Illinois transportation infrastructure markets and identify strategic growth opportunities
Develop and maintain relationships with state transportation agencies and consulting partners
Recruit, mentor, and develop bridge engineering staff to support practice growth
Support and lead proposal efforts and major project pursuits
Provide senior technical direction on bridge design, rehabilitation, and inspection projects
Serve as Project Principal or Lead Engineer on complex structural assignments
Guide multidisciplinary teams through structural analysis and design development
Lead preparation of design drawings, calculations, and specifications for fixed and movable bridges
Manage project scope, schedule, staffing, and budgets across multiple concurrent projects
Perform senior quality assurance reviews and ensure internal quality control standards are met
Build a collaborative, high-performing structural engineering team and mentor PMs and engineers
Track performance metrics and maintain project profitability targets
Strengthen the firm’s presence with public-sector clients throughout the region

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering (Master’s preferred)
Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license
Structural Engineer (SE) license strongly preferred
12+ years of bridge engineering experience
Extensive knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Demonstrated experience with state transportation agencies and public infrastructure programs
Proven leadership in project delivery, team development, and technical oversight
Ability to manage project budgets, schedules, and staffing effectively
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal leadership skills
Authorized to work in the United States
Technical competency across bridge design, rehabilitation, inspection, structural analysis, load rating, steel and concrete bridge design, movable bridges, and transportation structures
Familiarity with AASHTO Bridge Design, DOT/FHWA bridge standards, LRFD design, bridge load rating, and bridge inspection standards
Experience in business development, practice development, client development, and engineering operations within transportation infrastructure markets

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