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HRC lists this Bridge Design Project Manager opportunity in bloomfield hills, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job Information
Job Category: Professional Engineer / Architect / Surveyor
Requisition Number: STRUC
Posted: April 29, 2026
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302, USA
Position Summary
Bridge Design Project Manager: Structural/Civil Engineer with technical expertise and communication skills necessary to lead bridge and culvert design projects following MDOT or MDOT Local Agency procedures. Typical projects include rehabilitation or replacement of bridges and culverts over waterways or intersecting roadways, generally for collector roads or major trunkline routes. Projects may also occasionally include pedestrian bridges or structures for golf course facilities, safety paths, shared-use recreational paths, and specialty bridge structures for private clients.
The Bridge Design Project Manager must have excellent communication skills and work well as a team member, including mentorship of other team members, coordinating with client representatives, and directing meetings.
A qualified candidate will be responsible for ensuring that their projects achieve a client’s design objectives and that projects are completed on time and within the budget provided.
Responsibilities
Manage a team of structural engineers and technicians
Oversee project development and scheduling
Perform condition assessments for various types of structures to determine scope and estimated costs (Assist clients with programming)
Design and develop contract documents for bridge projects, including plans, technical specifications, reports, and structural cost estimates
Mentor fellow team members
Generate, explain and backcheck multiple rounds of detailed markups with CAD Technicians to bring drawings from start to finish
Coordinate with other engineering disciplines and utility companies
Seal and sign project documents
Review and approve construction documents such as shop drawings, RFIs, and Change Orders
Interface with clients both during the project and upon completion to promote client loyalty and secure future work
Assist with the development of proposals and budgets
Required Experience & Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering
8+ years of bridge-related design experience
Knowledge of AASHTO and MDOT Design Manuals, specifications, and procedures
Experience in analysis, inspection, scoping, and delivery of contract documents (plans and specifications)
Experience and knowledge of design techniques for various types of structures (Steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed systems)
Good leadership, organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills
Preferred Experience & Qualifications
Load rating and capacity analysis
Understanding of construction methods and staging
Understanding of other civil engineering disciplines (transportation, hydraulics, geotechnical/soil mechanics, materials)
Experience with design methodologies such as ASD, LFD, and LRFD
Experience with structural engineering programs such as AutoCAD Civil 3D, Bentley OpenRoads, RISA-3D, LEAP Bridge Enterprise, AASHTOWare, LEAP Consys, and Enercalc
Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, MathCAD, and Bluebeam
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Extracurricular activities (softball team, golf league, social activities, etc.) – optional but desirable
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision insurance coverage
Generous PTO available starting day 1
Hourly position with time‑and‑half overtime pay
401(k) Plan
Employer-sponsored continuing education
Referral Bonus Program
Community‑based events and employee appreciation committee participation
Company swag
Licenses & Certifications
Drivers License – Michigan
Professional Engineer – Michigan
Equal Opportunity Employer
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