Highway Bridge Project Manager

Experience Required

2 - 20 years

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Compensation

$ / yearly

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

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Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe transportation is more than movement, it's the foundation of connected, thriving communities. As part of HDR's Transportation Business Group, you'll help shape the systems that move people and goods safely, efficiently, and sustainably. From designing resilient highways and iconic bridges to advancing transit, passenger and freight rail, aviation, federal transportation ports and marine infrastructure, your work will directly support economic vitality, public safety, sustainable and resilient communities and quality of life. We bring together planners, engineers, architects, construction management staff, environmental, strategic communications, economists, management consultants and specialists across disciplines to solve complex mobility challenges with innovation, technical excellence, and a deep understanding of community needs. Whether you're modernizing aging infrastructure or pioneering next-generation transportation solutions, your contributions will help define the future of mobility. This isn't just a job, it's a chance to lead progress, drive meaningful impact, and leave a legacy of smarter, more connected transportation networks. We are all employee-owners at HDR, which is the foundation of our collaborative culture that connects employees around the world.

In the role of Bridge Project Manager, we'll count on you to:

Plan and manage all aspects of small to medium single-discipline engineering projects or large, routine projects

Foster and develop client relationships for yourself and your staff

Independently coordinate work of engineers and balance planning team throughout entire project's development

Establish client relations and be involved with marketing, contractual, design and production meetings

Track financial aspects of projects and coordinate or adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to schedule

Collaborate with peers and team members to create a cohesive practice

Perform complex structural planning, analysis and design for all structural aspects of transportation projects to ensure completion of documents on schedule

Work on projects that typically include bridge (steel plate girder, prestress concrete, segmental and cable-stayed), box culvert, and interchange design for highway projects

Select standard bridge engineering/design procedures, develop structural details using specialized structural design and analysis software, and perform structural load calculations and assist with geometric layout and quantity development

Review, assign work and/or check design calculations, estimates, and specifications produced by junior engineers and EITs

Mentor younger staff and support continued development

Perform other duties as needed

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's degree in Engineering

A minimum 2 years project management experience

PMP certification

Experience using Microsoft Office Suite, MicroStation, AutoCAD, MathCAD, LARSA

Experience mentoring junior staff

Proficiency with seismic design and detailing of bridges

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team environment

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Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

7 years related experience inclusive of a minimum 2 years experience in project management

Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

MS Office and MS Project experience is required

Demonstrated leadership skills

An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

What We Believe

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

Our Commitment

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

We provide a comprehensive benefits package that promotes employee ownership, employee health, performance, and success, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, an employee assistance program, paid time away, parental leave, paid holidays, a retirement savings plan with employer match, employee referral bonus and tuition reimbursement. The expected compensation range for this position depends upon skills, experience, education and geographical location. (Stated benefits are for full-time regular positions. Temporary and part-time roles eligible for limited benefits.) {Montana}: $110,656- $158,080

Primary Location:United States-Montana-Missoula

Other Locations:United States-Montana-Billings, United States-Montana-Helena, United States-Montana-Kalispell, United States-Montana-Bozeman, United States-Montana-Butte

Industry:Bridges

Schedule:Full-time

Employee Status:Regular

BusinessClass:Bridges and Structures

Job Posting:Jun 27, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.

USA: We are a Federal Contractor, Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified candidates regardless of minority, veteran, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or any other status protected by law.

CANADA: We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.

AUSTRALIA: We consider all qualified candidates regardless of gender, ethnicity, country of birth, political or religious affiliation, health status, or any other status protected by law.

At HDR, health and safety matters.

For some positions, you may be required to provide drug and alcohol testing, before or during employment, based on our Drug Testing and Drug Free Workplace Policy.

If you are required to drive for us, we require a valid driver's license and compliance with our vehicle policy.

Is this a registered apprenticeship?

False

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

194063

Job Type

Full Time