Senior Project Manager - Bridges - Tighe & Bond Inc

Where would you step in?  
As our Senior Project Manager for Bridge Design, you will play a pivotal role in leading the conceptualization, planning, and execution of cutting-edge bridge projects. Collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of designers, engineers, and stakeholders, you will leverage your expertise in bridge design principles and innovative technologies to deliver landmark structures that captivate and inspire.  We have opportunities in our Middletown and Shelton, Connecticut offices where you will join a growing team of bridge professionals. You will work in a hybrid remote/office with flexible Fridays in the summer.  

Our Transportation Team and Projects  
At nearly 100 professional engineers strong and recent recipients of multiple ACEC Engineering Excellence and ASCE Project Awards, our senior technical and project management leaders have earned an outstanding reputation with private, state, and local government clients. We provide planning, design, and construction phase services for rehabilitations, replacements, and construction of new bridges and other transportation structures. 
 
What will you be doing?  
As the Senior Project Manager for Bridge Design, your primary responsibility will be to lead the design development process for bridge projects, overseeing conceptualization, detailed design, and implementation phases. You will collaborate closely with internal design teams and clients to ensure project requirements are translated into innovative and functional design solutions. Throughout the project lifecycle, you will manage budgets, schedules, and resources effectively, identifying and addressing design challenges to optimize project outcomes while adhering to industry standards and regulations. You will be involved in all phases of structural bridge project development including business development. You will provide mentoring and coaching for junior level staff.

What do you need?  
You will need a PE license, BS in civil engineering, with a focus on structural engineering, along with over 10 years of experience working with DOTs and municipalities on the design of bridges. A MS in structural/bridge design is preferred. You will need experience using AutoCAD, Microstation, and bridge analysis software. Experience with 3DS Max, SketchUp, InfraWorks and familiarity with other visualization software is advantageous. You will need previous direct management of projects and business development experience.
 
Ways to grow your career 
We offer professional membership reimbursement, conference attendance and networking opportunities. You will have opportunities to communicate with clients and participate in business development activities. We also offer a clear career path progression.

What is the culture like? 
We are fully committed to the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. Our inclusive culture is supportive and flexible so everyone can thrive. We genuinely like each other and enjoy events like our annual company-wide summer Lobsterfest, holiday parties, ball games, and other office activities. Giving back is also very important at Tighe & Bond; we demonstrate our commitment by providing multiple scholarships and encouraging employees to earn more PTO by participating in our award-winning Make a Difference community service program.  

Your financial future and wellness 
Our benefits consistently receive top marks from our employees, and they are designed for all generations, including a unique student loan repayment assistance program. We offer up to $1,000 in wellness incentives and reimbursements each plan year, including up to $400 in rewards through completing wellness activities throughout the year and up to $600 in fitness, mind & body, and weight-loss program reimbursements. We also offer two medical plan options including a generous PPO and an HSA eligible plan with employer contribution, dental, eye care, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, 8 holidays, PTO, optional legal insurance, discounted pet insurance, adoption assistance, spot awards, scholarships for employees’ college students, paid parental leave, Leadership in Safety awards, and recruitment and referral incentives. The salaries are determined based on internal equity and market analysis and will vary based on the candidate’s skill and experience; the salary range for this position is $142,856-$187,499. As an employee-owned company, we also offer generous year-end bonuses and robust deferred income benefits to help you build wealth through our matching 401(k), ESOP, and annual profit sharing. 

More about Tighe & Bond 
We are a thriving, employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm. In addition to being a top ten ENR New England Design Firm, we’ve been recognized as the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, ranked first in the Engineering and Environmental Services categories in Banker & Tradesman's "Best of" competition in 2022, and have been honored twice with the PSMJ Circle of Excellence award. With a team of 500 designers, planners, scientists, and engineers, we offer creative solutions for land use, infrastructure, and building design, including addressing crucial challenges related to water resources, transportation, and both the built and natural environment throughout the Northeast. We are committed to growth, exceptional service, and designing for a more sustainable future.  
 
Equal Opportunity Employer 
We are an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all applicants and employees for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state, or federal laws.