Bridge Project Manager

At Mott MacDonald, we are driven by purpose and powered by brilliant people. As a trusted engineering, management, and development consultancy, we work with clients to solve complex challenges and deliver sustainable outcomes that make a meaningful difference for the communities we serve.

When you join us as an experienced professional, you will bring your expertise to work that matters while continuing to grow your career. You will collaborate with talented colleagues across disciplines and geographies, contribute your perspective, and help shape better outcomes through technical excellence, innovation, and integrity.

Build on your experience while helping shape what comes next. At Mott MacDonald, you'll work alongside talented people on complex and rewarding projects that make a real difference. We value fresh perspectives, encourage collaboration, and provide opportunities to expand your skills, take on new challenges, and grow your career. Whether you're deepening your technical expertise, broadening your leadership experience, or exploring new opportunities across our business, you'll be supported by a team that is committed to helping you succeed.

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: