Bridge Project Manager

Tighe & Bond

Project Manager leading municipal bridge projects in Connecticut for Tighe & Bond. Driving design, execution, and client relationships for structural engineering solutions.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeMiddletown • Connecticut • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $108,858 - $142,876 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal bridge projects across Connecticut, including small- to mid-scale bridges, culverts, pedestrian bridges, and rehabilitations
Serve as the primary liaison with municipal clients, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and trusted partnership throughout project delivery
Supervise the preparation of design documents including structural analyses, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with CTDOT and local standards
Work closely with roadway, drainage, environmental, and geotechnical teams to ensure coordinated project solutions
Oversee and support local and state permitting processes, including Inland Wetlands, Flood Management, and CTDEEP reviews
Provide technical support during construction, including shop drawing reviews, field visits, and contractor coordination
Mentor junior engineers, support staff development, and foster a collaborative, problem-solving work environment
Contribute to proposal writing, scope and fee development, and client interviews to help grow our municipal bridge portfolio

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering
Professional Engineer (PE) license is required with the ability to obtain a Connecticut licensure through reciprocity
10+ years of experience in bridge design, project delivery, and client coordination
Strong working knowledge of CTDOT bridge and structural standards, AASHTO LRFD and applicable permitting and regulatory requirements
Proven track record managing bridge projects for municipal clients, including rehabilitations and replacements
Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., MIDAS, RISA, STAAD, LARSA) and CAD tools (e.g., MicroStation)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
Best in Class Medical Insurance
Dental & Vision Insurance
Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
Flexible Work Schedules and Hybrid Work Environment
Pet Insurance and Child Adoption Assistance

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Hard Skills & Tools

Bridge DesignProject DeliveryClient CoordinationStructural AnalysisCost EstimationConstruction Drawing PreparationSpecifications DevelopmentRegulatory CompliancePermitting ProcessesProposal Writing

Soft Skills

Clear CommunicationResponsivenessMentoringProblem-SolvingCollaboration

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE) LicenseConnecticut Licensure Through Reciprocity