Bridge Design Manager – Transportation Structures (Confidential Client)
Location: Greater Chicago Area, Illinois
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A respected engineering consulting organization with a strong presence in transportation infrastructure is seeking a Bridge Design Manager to help lead and expand its structural bridge practice within Illinois.
This leadership role will guide technical delivery, team development, client relationships, and business growth across bridge design, rehabilitation, and inspection programs. The selected individual will work closely with leadership to strengthen the firm’s presence with state transportation agencies and other public-sector clients throughout the region.
Estimated Salary Range: $150,000 – $200,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Practice Leadership & Market Development
Research transportation infrastructure markets and identify strategic growth opportunities within Illinois
Develop and maintain strong relationships with public-sector transportation agencies and consulting partners
Recruit, mentor, and develop bridge engineering staff to support practice growth
Support proposal efforts and major project pursuits
Technical Oversight
Provide senior-level direction on bridge design, rehabilitation, and inspection projects
Serve as Project Principal or Lead Engineer on complex structural assignments
Guide multidisciplinary engineering teams through structural analysis and design development
Lead preparation of design drawings, calculations, and specifications for fixed and movable bridge structures
Project Delivery
Manage project scope, schedule, staffing plans, and budgets
Perform senior quality assurance reviews of bridge design deliverables
Oversee multiple concurrent infrastructure projects
Ensure internal quality control standards are met across assigned work
Team Leadership
Mentor engineers and project managers
Build a collaborative, high-performing structural engineering team
Track performance metrics and maintain project profitability targets
Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Master’s Degree preferred
Illinois Professional Engineer (PE) license required
Structural Engineer (SE) license strongly preferred
12+ years of bridge engineering experience
Extensive knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
Demonstrated experience working with state transportation agencies and public infrastructure programs
Proven leadership in project delivery and team development
Strong client relationship and business development abilities
Ability to manage project budgets and schedules effectively
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal leadership abilities
Work Authorization:
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States.
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