Bridge Construction Project Manager 2026-226

Location:  Herndon, Virginia on a hybrid schedule
Relocation Assistance: YES – limited
Visa Sponsorship: No

Experience Required: 10 + years

Education Requirements: BS or higher in Civil Engineering, plus Virginia Professional Engineer License

Please note – the client does not allow us to post the salary range, nor the company name. Please contact Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com if you have questions.

We are working with a growing employee-owned engineering firm who is looking to add an experienced Bridge Construction Project Manager to their team in Herndon, Virginia, to work on a wide range of projects, from smaller $5M–$10M efforts to large, complex, regionally significant projects and design-build pursuits.

They are willing to provide a sign-on bonus for relocation assistance for the right person.

You will work a hybrid schedule of 3 days in-office (Monday, Tuesday and Thursday), and 2 days remote (Wednesday and Friday).

Your Role:

You will help lead and deliver a growing portfolio of bridge and transportation structure projects across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. This role is ideal for a senior bridge engineer who is actively transitioning into a client-facing project management role and wants to take the next step in leadership, oversight, and delivery responsibility.

• Lead multiple bridge and structural projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget
• Serve as primary point of contact for clients, building strong working relationships and managing expectations
• Coordinate and guide technical resources within the project team to ensure high-quality deliverables
• Provide technical oversight and direction to bridge/structural staff; not expected to perform daily design, but must be comfortable reviewing work and making technical decisions
• Develop and manage project management plans, quality management plans, schedules, and staffing plans
• Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies
• Manage subconsultants and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Communicate project status, updates, risks, and financial performance to internal leadership and clients
• Prepare and review progress reports, invoices, and project status presentations
• Participate in project financial reviews and office leadership meetings
• Support staff development through mentorship, coaching, and performance feedback
• Assist with business development activities including client relationship development, proposal support, and interviews
• Serve as a client champion and take on staff oversight / direct reports

Required Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Strong presentation skills

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering with a focus in structural engineering
• 10 or more years of bridge and structural design experience
• Professional Engineer License in Virginia, or the ability to obtain one by reciprocity
• Demonstrated project management experience or clear progression into a PM role
• Strong client-facing communication and leadership skills (written and verbal)

Preferred Experience:

• Experience working with VDOT, and Virginia localities and agencies
• Experience with multiple project delivery methods i.e. Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, P3
• Experience managing multidiscipline project teams
• Prior experience working on complex or large-scale transportation infrastructure projects

To apply be sure to refer to Job 2026-226 and click here.
Or, email an updated resume to Tom@TheHiringCatalyst.com.