Bridge Department Manager

Our client, a
leading regional engineering firm with 600+ employees and a strong presence across the Southeast
, is seeking a
Bridge Department Manager
to lead their structural team in Tennessee. This is a
strategic leadership opportunity
for a seasoned bridge engineer ready to manage a department, drive technical excellence, and shape the future of transportation infrastructure across the state.

Bridge Department Manager will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the bridge engineering department, including staff oversight, resource planning, and workload distribution
• Overseeing the design and analysis of highway bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other structural elements
• Ensuring quality control and compliance with TDOT, AASHTO, and other applicable standards
• Managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships to ensure successful delivery
• Supporting business development and proposal efforts, including TDOT and municipal pursuits
• Collaborating with regional leadership to assist East Region states (GA, SC, AL) on structural projects, including railroad work
• Driving innovation in bridge design and inspection practices
• Contributing to P3 and alternative delivery proposals for major transportation initiatives
• Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative, growth-focused team culture
• Representing the firm at client meetings, industry events, and public forums
• Contributing to strategic planning and growth initiatives alongside firm leadership

The ideal candidate will have:

• 8+ years of bridge/structural engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of TDOT standards and procedures
• Proven experience managing teams and delivering complex DOT projects
• Familiarity with bridge inspection and rating programs
• Proficiency in structural design software (e.g., LEAP Bridge, OpenBridge, LARSA, STAAD, or similar)
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain quickly)
• Advanced knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• A strategic mindset and passion for team development

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive compensation + annual performance-based bonuses
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for long-term wealth building
• Fully paid health insurance premiums
• Generous PTO and parental leave
• Monthly development seminars and Project Manager development program
• Flexible schedules with limited remote work options
• Community engagement and philanthropic initiatives
• Opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth

Ready to take the next step?
Apply now to join a growing regional firm where your leadership and bridge design expertise will help shape the future of infrastructure in Tennessee.

Desired Skills and Experience
Our client, a leading regional engineering firm with 600+ employees and a strong presence across the Southeast, is seeking a Bridge Department Manager to lead their structural team in Tennessee. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for a seasoned bridge engineer ready to manage a department, drive technical excellence, and shape the future of transportation infrastructure across the state.

Bridge Department Manager will be responsible for:

Leading and managing the bridge engineering department, including staff oversight, resource planning, and workload distribution

Overseeing the design and analysis of highway bridges, culverts, retaining walls, and other structural elements

Ensuring quality control and compliance with TDOT, AASHTO, and other applicable standards

Managing project budgets, schedules, and client relationships to ensure successful delivery

Supporting business development and proposal efforts, including TDOT and municipal pursuits

Collaborating with regional leadership to assist East Region states (GA, SC, AL) on structural projects, including railroad work

Driving innovation in bridge design and inspection practices

Contributing to P3 and alternative delivery proposals for major transportation initiatives

Mentoring junior engineers and fostering a collaborative, growth-focused team culture

Representing the firm at client meetings, industry events, and public forums

Contributing to strategic planning and growth initiatives alongside firm leadership

The ideal candidate will have:

8+ years of bridge/structural engineering experience

Strong knowledge of TDOT standards and procedures

Proven experience managing teams and delivering complex DOT projects

Familiarity with bridge inspection and rating programs

Proficiency in structural design software (e.g., LEAP Bridge, OpenBridge, LARSA, STAAD, or similar)

Professional Engineer (PE) license in Tennessee (or ability to obtain quickly)

Advanced knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications

Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

A strategic mindset and passion for team development

Benefits include but are not limited to:

Competitive compensation + annual performance-based bonuses

401(k) match up to 6%

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for long-term wealth building

Fully paid health insurance premiums

Generous PTO and parental leave

Monthly development seminars and Project Manager development program

Flexible schedules with limited remote work options

Community engagement and philanthropic initiatives

Opportunities for advancement and long-term career growth

Ready to take the next step?

Apply now to join a growing regional firm where your leadership and bridge design expertise will help shape the future of infrastructure in Tennessee.