Project Manager - Bridges (Kansas City)
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LocationUS-MO-Kansas City
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience7+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
First seenOct 18, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
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Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis in structural engineering
Minimum of 7 years experience on a variety of engineering projects
Must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE)
Experience managing bridge projects and tracking financial performance of projects
Demonstrated leadership ability
Extensive experience with the design of different bridge components including superstructures, substructures and foundations
Advanced technical proficiency, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving ability
Experience executing engineering designs with aid of software such as OpenBridge, MDX, RISA, MIDAS or equivalent
Knowledge of CADD software including Bentley MicroStation
Master's degree with an emphasis in structural engineering
15 years experience preferred on a variety of engineering projects
Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) or on track to take the SE exam
Skills
OpenBridge
MDX
RISA
MIDAS
Bentley MicroStation
About the company
Wishing you could have an ownership stake in the company you are working for? Founded in 1898, Burns & McDonnell is an award-winning engineering, architectural, construction, environmental, and consulting services firm. We are 100% employee-owned, with regional and project offices nationwide. Our transportation practice is seeking a Structural Engineer (Bridges) to join our Kansas City, Missouri office. This opportunity may also be available in our other offices for the right candidate.
About the role
Our Burns & McDonnell bridge practice is expanding in the Midwest region and is seeking qualified candidates to support our clients on meaningful and challenging projects. This role will serve our bridge department, providing an opportunity to build your career as part of our team, recognized as a regional leader in bridge services. Primary focus would be on structural designs including structural steel, reinforced concrete, prestressed concrete, and foundations of all types. Clients include state DOTs, municipalities, railroads, transit agencies, port authorities and private industrial entities.
The Project Manager (Bridges) will lead structural design project teams and play a key role in our seller/doer approach to project delivery. Our ideal candidate is someone who can independently manage all aspects of projects from business development, scope and fee development, staffing plan development, project oversight, quality management and financial performance.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
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Work with a multi-discipline team of engineers and technicians to manage bridge projects and complex structural designs.
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Client development and management. Maintain client relationships and engage in marketing activities such as proposal writing.
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Contract preparation and negotiation; scope and fee development.
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Project planning, budgeting, and scheduling; and the establishment of critical project financial objectives and performances.
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Lead bridge production teams from concept, through the design and construction plan process, adapting structural plans according to budget constraints, design factors and client needs.
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Mentor and develop staff engineers and interns.
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Responsible for design quality and accuracy of engineering plans within desired budget and scope. Responsible for QA/QC process adherence.
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Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
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Responsible for ensuring client satisfaction goals and expectations are met.
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Makes independent decisions on engineering problems and selects appropriate structural solutions that are cost effective and constructible.
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Apply theoretical knowledge and technical experience to tackle uncommon and complex structural configurations, while mentoring others in the process.
Requirements
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Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, with an emphasis in structural engineering. Master’s degree with an emphasis in structural engineering strongly preferred.
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Minimum of 7 years experience, 15 years preferred, on a variety of engineering projects.
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The candidate must be a licensed Professional Engineer (PE). Licensed Structural Engineer (SE) or on track to take the SE exam is desirable.
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Experience managing bridge projects and tracking financial performance of projects.
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Demonstrated leadership ability.
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Extensive experience with the design of different bridge components including superstructures, substructures and foundations is required.
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Candidate must possess advanced technical proficiency, critical thinking skills, and problem-solving ability.
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Experience executing engineering designs with aid of software such as OpenBridge, MDX, RISA, MIDAS or equivalent.
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Knowledge of CADD software including Bentley MicroStation.
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Burns & McDonnell is making the world a better place every day. When we take on some of the world’s toughest challenges, we’re putting the industry’s best thinking to work, striving to create amazing success for our clients and amazing careers for our employee-owners. Our staff of more than 7,000 engineers, architects, construction professionals, scientists, consultants and business professionals is constantly growing.
We have offices and projects across the U.S. and around the globe. We are proud to rank among FORTUNE magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Our culture, powered by 100% employee ownership, plays a major role in getting us there. Each employee brings a high level of commitment to every project. Clients have shown their appreciation of this dedication, rewarding us with a 90% repeat business rate and decades-long partnerships. That’s pretty cool for a firm that started as a small engineering consulting shop back in 1898.
At Burns & McDonnell, you’ll have the opportunity to make a difference while fulfilling your personal and professional ambitions. Our entrepreneurial culture lets you guide your destiny and shape the path your career travels. And with hundreds of service specialties, your career and development options are endless.
Are you ready to create amazing?
Burns & McDonnell is an Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans
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