Principal Project Manager - Bridges
Country: United States
Position Location: Atlanta, GA
Contract Type: Regular (US only)
Work Pattern: Full Time
Sector: Transport
Discipline: Bridges
Job Ref: 3377
Recruiter Contact: Emily Spirko
Here at Mott MacDonald, we are experts in engineering, management, and development services supporting multisector project work in over 150 countries. One of the largest employee-owned companies in the world, we pride ourselves in our ability to deliver exceptional outcomes through the connected thinking of our 20,000+ talented consultants. Sustainability and innovation are at the heart of all of our sectors which, in North America include Advisory, Built Environment, Energy, Transportation, and Water.
Our office in Atlanta, GA is seeking a senior project manager, specializing in bridges! Locally, we are leading challenging projects and providing design expertise on projects across the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic, including in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and Florida. Responsibilities of the position will include, but may not be limited to:
- Develop and evaluate plans and criteria for new projects, weighing alternatives and selecting the most cost-effective solution.
- Analyze technical problems, assess proposed techniques and procedures' feasibility, and devise new approaches and alternative solutions.
- Design and develop plans and drawings, which may include the development of preliminary layout and/or final drawings.
- Research the feasibility of alternative design approaches, site conditions, and regulatory agency specifications.
In this role, you will be expected to:
- Lead and supervise a structural design team in Georgia composed of a diverse group of engineers for projects within the Southeast.
- Plan and review the production of engineering drawings, specifications engineering investigations, and planning work.
- Lead junior professionals and technical personnel on the design and drafting of preliminary and final plans.
- Coordinate with all staff, including other disciplines, to maintain project execution and control to achieve continuity of purpose within scope, budget, and time schedules from initial start-up through final design on Bridge projects.
- Supervise and/or participate in quality control checks, maintaining quality standards in all work produced, checking computations, and/or reviewing designs and drawings performed by others.
- Assist with creation of project scope, cost and manpower estimates, schedules, and job budgets.
- Provide guidance and support to younger engineers, fostering their professional growth through mentorship and knowledge sharing.
We invite applications from candidates with the following experience:
- 15+ years in the Highway Bridge field including Project Management experience with transportation projects.
- Education: BS or MS in engineering with a structural emphasis, with MS preferred.
- Current Georgia P.E. License preferred or ability to obtain within a reasonable amount of time.
- GDOT experience required; familiarity with GDOT PDE process preferred.
- Preferred experience with Team Leadership and a desire to help grow a bridge group.
- Proven technical writing and communication skills.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including organization and attention to detail.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.
Our teams are comprised of bright and enthusiastic people who wish to make a difference to the world that we live in. If you share that vision and don’t have all the experience outlined in this posting, we still want to hear from you!
Let’s discuss how we can help you take the next step in your career and how you can participate in an exciting new chapter for Mott MacDonald in North America.
Equality, diversity and inclusion
We put equality, diversity and inclusion at the heart of our business, seeking to promote fair employment procedures and practices to ensure equal opportunities for all. We encourage individual expression in our workplace and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels they have the opportunity to contribute.
Equal employment opportunity is the law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, creed, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status or disability status.
Hybrid working policy
At Mott MacDonald, we believe it makes business sense for you and your manager to choose how you can work most effectively to meet your client, team, and personal commitments. We offer a hybrid working policy that embraces your well-being, flexibility, and trust.
More about Mott MacDonald
We’re a global engineering, management and development consultancy. Our purpose is to improve society by considering social outcomes in everything we do, relentlessly focusing on excellence and digital innovation, transforming our clients’ businesses, our communities, and employee opportunities. A fundamental part of this is respecting each person’s differences and striving to meet their needs.
Our values: progress, respect, integrity, drive, excellence
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