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Bridge Manager

Abidi Solutions

Job Location:

Asbury Park, NJ - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 165000 - 200000

Experience Required: 15years

Posted: 12 November 2026 (Yesterday)

Application Deadline: 9 February 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position: Bridge Manager

Location: Wall Township NJ

Salary Range: $165000.00 To $200000.00 Annually

The Bridge Department Manager will provide leadership across a diverse portfolio of bridge and transportation projects including bridge replacements deck replacements structural rehabilitation bridge widening load ratings inspections staged construction projects and complex infrastructure improvements involving steel plate girders rolled steel beams prestressed concrete structures culverts pedestrian bridges and specialty structures.

In addition to overseeing project delivery the Department Manager will help establish priorities allocate resources support staff development and identify opportunities to expand FPAs bridge capabilities and client base. The position will work closely with other FPA departments including Highway Traffic Geotechnical Environmental Water Resources and Construction Services to deliver multidisciplinary solutions for complex transportation projects.

Responsibilities:

Lead and oversee the Bridge Department including project delivery staffing resources allocation technical quality and overall department performance.
Serve as Senior Project Manager and/or Project Manager on complex bridge transportation and infrastructure projects from planning and concept development through final design permitting bidding and construction support.
Provide technical leadership on bridge design rehabilitation replacement inspection load rating and transportation infrastructure projects.
Lead multidisciplinary project teams and coordinate the efforts of bridge roadway traffic geotechnical environmental water resources and other technical professionals.
Develop mentor and manage bridge engineering staff providing technical guidance career development performance feedback and opportunities for professional growth.
Assist with recruiting and building the Bridge Department to support FPAs continued growth.
Manage project scope schedule budget staffing quality control risk and client expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
Serve as a senior point of contact for key clients including NJDOT transportation authorities counties municipalities and other public-sector agencies.
Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships and identify opportunities for additional work.
Oversee the preparation and review of engineering plans specifications cost estimates technical reports calculations and other project documentation.
Provide technical direction and guidance on engineering solutions design approaches project delivery strategies and complex technical issues.
Ensure projects comply with applicable AASHTO NJDOT MUTCD local agency and other applicable standards codes and requirements.
Participate in project pursuits proposal development scope and fee preparation interviews presentations and other business development activities.
Identify new opportunities and support the continued expansion of FPAs Bridge practice across state county municipal and transportation authority markets.
Represent FPA at industry events professional organizations client meetings and other business development opportunities.
Support department forecasting workload planning project staffing and financial performance.
Collaborate with FPA leadership to establish and execute strategic goals for the Bridge Department.
Conduct site visits field investigations inspections and structural assessments as needed.
Promote FPAs culture of collaboration accountability technical excellence and employee development.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in civil engineering required; Masters degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline preferred.

Professional Engineer (PE) license required; New Jersey PE license preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity.

Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in bridge structural transportation or related infrastructure engineering.

Demonstrated experience managing complex bridge and transportation projects from design through construction.

Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams and/or managing a technical department preferred.

Strong technical background in bridge design rehabilitation replacement inspection load rating and/or transportation infrastructure.

Experience working with NJDOT transportation authorities counties municipalities and other public-sector clients strongly preferred.

Proficiency with structural and transportation design software; experience with LEAP Bridge LARSA MIDAS CSiBridge STAAD or similar platforms preferred.

Strong understanding of project management principles including scope schedule budget staffing quality control and risk management.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with clients effectively agencies staff and multidisciplinary project teams.

Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide technical direction mentor staff and build high-performing teams.

Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality and client satisfaction.

Experience with proposal development client presentations interviews and business development initiatives.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience:

Strong knowledge of NJDOT design standards AASHTO requirements and applicable transportation and structural engineering standards.
Established relationships with NJDOT NJ Turnpike Authority DRJTBC Garden State Parkway PennDOT counties municipalities or other transportation agencies.
Experience growing a bridge or transportation engineering practice.
Experience with strategic planning department budgeting workload forecasting and resource management.
Proven ability to recruit retain mentor and develop engineering professionals.
Active involvement in professional engineering organizations and industry associations.
Experience with alternative delivery methods including Design-Build and other progressive project delivery approaches.

Additional Information:

Sponsorship for U.S. Employment authorization is available for this position.
Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Benefits

Benefits:

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical dental and vision insurance as well as HSA FSA and DCFSA account options and 401k retirement plans. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Compensation:

The projected compensation range for this position is $165000 to $200000. Actual compensation will depend on factors including experience education qualifications and skill set. FPA recognizes and rewards performance through an annual bonus program and offers a signing bonus for this particular position for qualified candidates.

Required Skills:

Qualifications: Bachelors degree in civil engineering required; Masters degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline preferred. Professional Engineer (PE) license required; New Jersey PE license preferred or ability to obtain through reciprocity. Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in bridge structural transportation or related infrastructure engineering. Demonstrated experience managing complex bridge and transportation projects from design through construction. Experience leading and mentoring engineering teams and/or managing a technical department preferred. Strong technical background in bridge design rehabilitation replacement inspection load rating and/or transportation infrastructure. Experience working with NJDOT transportation authorities counties municipalities and other public-sector clients strongly preferred. Proficiency with structural and transportation design software; experience with LEAP Bridge LARSA MIDAS CSiBridge STAAD or similar platforms preferred. Strong understanding of project management principles including scope schedule budget staffing quality control and risk management. Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships and contribute to business development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate with clients effectively agencies staff and multidisciplinary project teams. Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to provide technical direction mentor staff and build high-performing teams. Strong organizational and decision-making skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while maintaining quality and client satisfaction. Experience with proposal development client presentations interviews and business development initiatives. Nice to Have Skills & Experience: Strong knowledge of NJDOT design standards AASHTO requirements and applicable transportation and structural engineering standards. Established relationships with NJDOT NJ Turnpike Authority DRJTBC Garden State Parkway PennDOT counties municipalities or other transportation agencies. Experience growing a bridge or transportation engineering practice. Experience with strategic planning department budgeting workload forecasting and resource management. Proven ability to recruit retain mentor and develop engineering professionals. Active involvement in professional engineering organizations and industry associations. Experience with alternative delivery methods including Design-Build and other progressive project delivery approaches. Additional Information: Sponsorship for U.S. Employment authorization is available for this position. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Required Education:

Bachelors degree in civil engineering required; Masters degree in Structural Engineering or a related discipline preferred.

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