Bridge Structural Project Manager
gpacNaperville (IL)
Bridge Structural Project Manager
Posted 2 days ago
gpacNaperville (IL)
SENIORITY
Manager
About the role
Bridge Structural Project Manager Greater Chicago Area | $145K–$165K Base + Performance Bonuses Lead major projects. Build lasting client relationships. Influence a growing bridge practice. An established engineering firm is seeking a bridge leader ready to take greater ownership of projects, mentor talented engineers, and help guide the practice's future. High employee retention is a defining strength—with average tenure exceeding 10.5 years. This is an opportunity to build your career alongside an experienced team in a collaborative, supportive environment. Why This Opportunity Stands OutBase $145K–$165K + performance bonuses Firm ownership opportunities Strong project backlog across transportation infrastructure Meaningful influence over project strategy and team development Professional development and continued leadership growth Comprehensive benefits, retirement contributions, and paid time off
Your Impact:
- Lead bridge and structural projects from planning through delivery.
- Own project budgets, schedules, scope, and quality.
- Build trusted relationships with public-sector clients.
- Guide design decisions and review technical deliverables.
- Mentor engineers and support proposals and new project pursuits.
- What You BringSE license required 15+ years of bridge/structural design and project management experience
- Bachelor's degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Experience delivering transportation projects for public agencies
- Strong knowledge of applicable bridge design standards
- Proficiency with bridge design, analysis, and drafting software
- Proven client leadership and staff development skills
- Ready for greater influence, ownership potential, and a team where people stay? Let's discuss your next move confidentially.
- David Meyer Civil Engineering RecruiterGPAC | Growing People and Companiesdavid.meyer@gogpac.com | (605) 610-4543 (M)
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
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