Structural Bridge Engineer – Project Manager - Portland, Maine
Ljb Inc.
Lead bridge design projects, manage teams, clients, budgets, and ensure profitability.
16 days ago ago
$95,000 - $185,000
Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
South Portland, ME
Office Full-Time
Company Size
431 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Project Management
Technical Services
Sector Specialisms
Civil Engineering
Structural Engineering
Geospatial Services
Safety Services
Environmental Services
Transportation / Traffic
Water
Wastewater
Role
What you would be doing
project management
financial oversight
scope management
design coordination
client liaison
staffing planning
- Assist in informal development of other employees.
- Apprise Operations Management of employee performance on projects.
- On larger projects, may or may not be involved directly in the design.
- Provide information to Deputy Operations Manager on future projects so they can manage staffing.
- Responsible for management, scope, fees, and the profitability of individual projects and project portfolio.
- Responsible for assisting Deputy Operations Manager in maintaining PM best practices.
- Guides and coordinates internal LJB transportation disciplines with sub-consultants and clients.
- Assists in new sales with clients for which they are managing projects.
What you bring
dots
multidisciplinary
project management
p.e.
microstation
autocad
- Experience working with DOTs required.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
- Point person and firm’s contact with clients while functioning as project manager.
- Possesses an understanding of all transportation disciplines and requirements as related to bridge design projects.
- P.E. license required.
- Excellent writing, editing, and verbal communication skills required.
- Project and client management experience.
- Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering or related field required; M.S. degree in a relevant discipline is preferred.
- MicroStation, OpenRoads, AutoCAD, and Civil-3D software experience is preferred.
- Certified as a Project Management Professional (PMP) a plus.
- At least 10 years of experience in consulting or engineering.
- Project team leadership experience.
- Strong presentation and interpersonal communications skills.
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Company
Overview
1966 Founded
Year of Establishment
The firm was established in 1966 by Lockwood, Jones & Beals.
#300 Ranked
ENR Top 500 Design Firms
Ranked #300 on ENR’s 2025 Top 500 Design Firms list.
- The firm expanded from Midwest roots into a national engineering consultancy.
- It pioneered Midwest tilt‑up concrete in 1970 and later designed the world’s largest tilt‑up structure in Texas.
- Its portfolio spans buildings, roads, water systems, and fall protection, including early bridge and roundabout projects in Ohio.
- LJB delivers cost‑efficient structural design—especially tilt‑up, concrete, steel and wood structures—across North America, with licenses in all 50 states and Canada.
- Safety by Design fall protection services grew from a 1994 project with GSA into a nationally recognized training and consulting arm.
- Typical projects include large industrial facilities, airports, healthcare buildings, federal and municipal infrastructure, including iconic bridges and civil works.
- Through strategic acquisitions of water resources and civil/survey firms, the firm continues expanding its sector depth and geographic reach.
- Integrity defines us – We exhibit integrity when we keep our promise to deliver the best value.
- Quality distinguishes us – Quality and plan accuracy is our commitment to our clients.
- Service fulfills us – Our journey to improve the quality of life calls us to do 'whatever it takes' to satisfy our clients.
- A Supportive Work Environment – We speak freely, have the liberty to explore new ideas and ask questions others don’t ask; mutual respect inspires collaboration and creativity.
- A Focus on Professional Development – Through cross‑training, diverse client exposure, mentoring and continuing education.
- An Appreciation for Work‑Life Balance – Flexibility, family friendliness and support for personal passions allow employees to be wholly who they are.
- A Spirit of Curiosity – Intellectual curiosity to understand core client needs and provide practical, creative innovations.
- A Sense of Community – Each employee is a steward of the community and its culture, shaping how it looks and feels.
- Employee‑run Sustainability Committee – promotes responsible stewardship through education, events and initiatives like community gardens.
- Offers Environmental Services such as wetland assessment, stormwater planning, habitat surveys, mitigation planning, water quality sampling, pollution/waste‑stream inventory.
- Provides Occupational and Environmental Health Services including air/water/soil sampling, hazardous‑materials programs (EPA), radon, thermal stress, radiation, ergonomic evaluations.
- Facilitates WELL Health‑Safety Rating certification – assessments, emergency plan development, facility operations protocols and third‑party IWBI verification.
- Committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees are valued.
- Makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other protected status.
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