Bridge Project Manager

Michael Baker International

. Pursue and deliver transportation design projects involving preliminary engineering and PS&E for bridge and structural infrastructure .

Posted 10/7/2026full-timeColumbus • Ohio • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $101,502 - $146,561 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in bridge design and transportation engineering, with a strong focus on project management, technical leadership, and client engagement. Proficient in utilizing bridge analysis and design software while adhering to ODOT standards and procedures.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bridge DesignTransportation EngineeringOhio Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseMicroStationProject Management

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Hard Skills

Structural DesignTechnical OversightCost EstimationTechnical AnalysisQA/QCProposal DevelopmentClient ManagementConstruction DrawingsCalculationsStaff Development

Soft Skills

MentoringCollaborationCommunicationLeadership

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeMicroStationBridge Analysis Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

ODOT StandardsTransportation DesignPreliminary EngineeringPS&EMultidisciplinary Teams

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Pursue and deliver transportation design projects involving preliminary engineering and PS&E for bridge and structural infrastructure
Perform structural design, technical oversight, staff development, contract management, proposal development, project performance, and client management
Share technical knowledge and mentor engineers
Supervise preparation of studies, reports, quantities, cost estimates, and construction drawings
Review project proposals and plans to determine scope, schedule, budget, staffing, and delivery approach
Provide technical leadership and guidance to less experienced engineers
Prepare scopes of work and cost estimates for proposals
Manage staff utilization by scheduling, monitoring, and adjusting assignments
Present project information in written and oral formats
Perform QA/QC for bridge design projects of varying complexity
Complete technical analyses, calculations, and design tasks
Coordinate with multidisciplinary transportation teams
Travel occasionally as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline
Ohio Professional Engineer (PE) license required
10+ years of experience in bridge design and transportation engineering, including at least 2 years managing bridge-related projects or tasks
Strong knowledge of ODOT standards, procedures, and delivery practices
Proficiency with bridge analysis and design software
Experience using MicroStation and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Ability to lead and collaborate with multi-disciplined teams
Experience with proposal development, business development support, and client engagement preferred
Must complete pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, vision insurance
401k Retirement Plan
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
Professional and personal development
Generous paid time off
Commuter and wellness benefits