Project Manager - Bridge - Olsson

We are Olsson, a team-based, purpose-driven engineering and design firm. Our solutions improve communities and our people make it possible.

Our most meaningful asset is our people, and we are dedicated to providing an environment where they can continue to learn, grow, and thrive. Our entrepreneurial spirit is what has allowed us — and will continue to allow us — to grow. The result? Inspired people, amazing designs, and projects with purpose.

Join Olsson's Bridge team as a Project Manager. Together, we can make a positive impact on our communities and play a vital role in shaping the future of transportation infrastructure.

Our Bridge structural design group works on a wide range of projects including bridge rehabilitation, widening, new and reconstruction, inspections, load ratings, as well as construction phase engineering services for bridge contractors. We complete designs on transportation projects that include grade separations, interchanges, and stream crossings for public and private clients throughout the Midwest. Beyond bridges, the team is regularly provides structural design support to other teams and projects across the firm. These tasks include a range of heavy civil structures such as; retaining walls, hydraulic control structures for dams and canals, stormwater structures, and traffic structures.

As a Project Manager, you will be a lead project manager for our Bridge team, ensuring successful project deliverables and completion for complex and high-priority projects that may span across multiple teams. You will also provide direction to the Bridge team and ensure quality execution of key projects that provide purposeful, high-quality solutions to successfully solve engineering and design needs. You will be instrumental in expanding our client base and growing our bridge group. You will take charge of supervising and nurturing the professional and technical growth of team members. Your emphasis on mentorship will contribute to a culture that values skill development, collaboration, and collective success.

We have one current opening and will consider candidates interested in being located out of our Des Moines, IA; Lincoln, NE; or Omaha, NE office location.

You are passionate about:

• Working collaboratively with others
• Having ownership in the work you do
• Using your talents to positively affect communities

You bring to the team:

Required

• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team
• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering 
  • Master’s degree, or in pursuit, a plus
• 8+ years of relevant engineering experience
• Must be a registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Preferred

• Experience with AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design
• Involvement with bridge analysis and design programs (LARSA, LEAP Bridge Expertise, Lpile, SPColumn, or MDX)
• Experience with Iowa DOT or NDOT Bridge projects
• Familiarity with MicroStation software

Olsson is a nationally recognized, employee-owned firm specializing in planning and design, engineering, field services, environmental, and technology. Founded in 1956 on the very mindset that drives us today, we’re here to improve communities by making them more sustainable, better connected, and more efficient. Simply put, we work to leave the world better than we found it.

As an Olsson employee, you’ll receive our traditional benefits package (health care, vision, dental, paid time off, etc.), plus you’ll:

• Become an owner in the company after your first year through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Engage in work that has a positive impact in communities
• Receive an excellent 401(k) match
• Participate in a wellness program promoting balanced lifestyles
• Benefit from a bonus system that rewards performance
•  Have the possibility for flexible work arrangements

Olsson is an EEO employer. We encourage qualified minority, female, veteran and disabled candidates to apply and be considered for open positions. We do not discriminate against any applicant for employment, or any employee because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender, disability, age, or military status.

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