Project Manager - Bridge Engineer

Overview

Lead bridge projects, manage teams, grow client base, ensure delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• project planning
• budget tracking
• risk management
• team coordination
• client liaison
• contract negotiation

Tasks

-Supervises and mentors staff within the team on project management best practices utilizing Olsson Project Management programs and other project support services resources. -Coordinates detailed reviews of technical work to ensure high-quality work is being performed and the terms, conditions, and specifications outlined in the project contract are being fulfilled. -Manages complex contract negotiations. -Develops project scopes, schedules, and budgets and tracks progress to manage the financial success of projects and ensure timely completion. -Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles -Maintains an ongoing positive relationship with clients and focuses on exceptional client service to secure future work. -Adheres to regulations and enforces safety standards. -Monitors progress and measures project performance, ensuring deliverables fall within established scope, schedule, and budget. -Documents all project deliverables and maintains comprehensive records including correspondence, design plans, and other project related files. -Manages change requests, executes risk management techniques, and implements strategies to minimize negative financial impact to the project. -Serves as primary liaison between all parties involved in a project. -Leads the execution of project plans by assembling and managing project teams, coordinating availability of internal resources, and assigning individual responsibilities ensuring technical skills, capabilities, and expertise align with project objectives. -Lead efforts to expand our client base and grow our bridge group, leveraging your market expertise.

Requirements

• pe
• larsa
• microstation
• bachelor's
• 8+ years
• communication

What You Bring

-Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE). -Experience with bridge analysis and design programs (LARSA, LEAP Bridge Expertise, Lpile, SPColumn, or MDX) preferred. -Strong communication skills both written and verbal. -Master’s degree, or in pursuit, a plus. -Ability to contribute and work well on a team. -Familiarity with MicroStation software preferred. -Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering. -8+ years of relevant engineering experience. -Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design preferred. -Expertise with MoDOT bridge projects preferred.

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Benefits

-Receive an excellent 401(k) match -Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements -Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance

About Olsson

-Begun with humble roots laying out rural cemetery plats in Lincoln, Nebraska. -Known for engineering and design expertise, tackling major initiatives like the Grandscape mixed-use development and Gateway Arch National Park renovation. -Projects span sectors from water/wastewater and transportation to land development, environmental, geotechnical, and MEP consulting. -Notable for targeted growth through acquisitions, including regional firms in Arkansas and expanding into Louisiana markets. -Headquartered in Lincoln with 30+ offices nationwide, sustaining infrastructure and environmental solutions delivery.

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