Bridge Section Manager

Join Us:

Lead with Expertise as a Bridge Section Manager — Advance Resilient Infrastructure for Connected Communities

Are you ready to make a meaningful impact by applying your advanced engineering skills to some of the most complex transportation structures? Do you excel at navigating intricate technical challenges and leading projects that improve safety, mobility, and long‑term infrastructure reliability?

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a Bridge Section Manager to join our Bridge Team in Albany, NY, where you’ll guide the planning, design, and delivery of innovative bridge and structural solutions across diverse transportation networks. This is your opportunity to take ownership of high‑impact projects, mentor emerging engineers, and help strengthen the built environment for the communities we serve.

What You'll Do:

• Organize, direct, and coordinate activities related to bridge infrastructure projects, from initial assessment through planning and design
• Collaborate with team leadership to manage and motivate a high-performing group of technical professionals, ensuring excellence in project delivery and achieving team utilization goals
• Effectively manage project budgets, scope, and schedules to deliver successful outcomes for critical bridge initiatives
• Engage with clients, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met and expectations are exceeded throughout each phase

What You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil or Structural Engineering required; Master’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years progressive engineering experience required; previous project or team management experience preferred
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required
• Expert knowledge of the respective engineering discipline with a proven ability to apply best practices across various areas
• Advanced proficiency with engineering, computational, and modeling software (Revit, AutoCAD, MicroStation, etc.), as well as Microsoft Office
• Strong understanding of QA/QC procedures, business practices, and engineering laws
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment
• Proven ability to lead a team and manage relationships across the company
• An articulate and persuasive communicator, both one-on-one and in front of large groups
• Strategic thinker with the ability to guide and motivate team activity and resolve issues with urgency
• Experience with project budgeting preferred; basic understanding of accounting processes
• Knowledge of MS Project, Primavera P6, and Deltek Vision preferred
• Participation in professional engineering societies/organizations preferred

Why You'll Love It Here:

• Lead challenging bridge projects that support safety and sustainability
• Mentor and inspire junior engineers dedicated to delivering innovative solutions
• Collaborate with talented professionals across disciplines in a flexible work environment

Curious about the impactful work our Bridge team is doing? Discover our innovative projects and commitment to sustainable solutions by visiting: chasolutions.com/solutions/transportation/.

Salary Range:

$120,000 - $140,000

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards. 

Culture/EEO Statement:

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways – always searching, never settling – to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is forward leaning, welcoming, and always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of belonging and collaboration, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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