Senior Bridge Project Manager

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Lead with Purpose as a Senior Bridge Project Manager — Deliver Enduring Bridge Solutions

 

Are you a seasoned engineering leader ready to guide complex bridge projects from concept through delivery while shaping the future of transportation infrastructure? Do you bring a balance of technical depth, project leadership, and client partnership that drives successful outcomes on high‑profile initiatives?

 

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Senior Bridge Project Manager to join our Bridge Team as a technical leader and mentor in Boston, MA; Burlington, MA; Providence, RI; Hartford, CT; Norwell, MA; Portland, ME; or Keene, NH. This senior‑level role will focus on delivering bridge replacement and repair projects for DOT clients, with a strong emphasis on bridge design‑build delivery. This individual will lead multidisciplinary teams, serve as a trusted advisor to public agency partners, and play a pivotal role in advancing resilient, constructible, and innovative bridge solutions.

What You'll Do:

• Manage all aspects of bridge replacement and repair project delivery for DOT clients, including scope, budget, schedule, and client relationships, while thoroughly understanding project risks, financial measures, and design‑build delivery requirements
• Serve as a “seller/doer,” developing work with specific clients and leading marketing plan development for target market areas
• Lead and mentor other Project Managers, setting vision and strategy, and supporting professional growth across the team
• Prepare proposals, project plans, extra work authorizations, and project closeout documents
• Track and oversee multiple projects, ensuring quality control and compliance with company standards, DOT requirements, and design-build best practices
• Play a key role in client contract interpretation and relationship management, ensuring all client needs are met

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required; minimum of 8 years of project management experience required
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Experience with MassDOT, CTDOT, and/or RIDOT required
• Strong design-build experience required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.)
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and oversee project accounting processes
• Experience preparing proposals and project documentation as well as interpreting client contracts
• Ability to travel as needed
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Lead impactful bridge and transportation structure projects that enhance safety, resilience, and long‑term community connectivity
• Influence project strategy and client outcomes while mentoring and developing future engineering leaders
• Enjoy a flexible work environment that supports professional growth and leadership development

Curious about the impactful work our Bridge team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to safe, resilient infrastructure by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.

Salary Range:

$140,000 - $160,000

 

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

 

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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