Structural (Bridge) Project Manager / Structures Group Lead

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

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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)

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.