Overview

Civil Project Manager - Structural/Bridge

Westwood Professional Services, Inc.

Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a Civil Project Manager to join our team in our Fort W orth, TX office. Our ideal candidate will have 5+ years of bridge project experience who are willing to continue to build and grow a structural and bridge engineering department. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Create, build, and grow a bridge engineering department.
• Responsible for structural design of bridges and ancillary transportation structures for TxDot and municipal clients.
• Field review of existing bridges designated for replacement or rehabilitation.
• Prepare preliminary bridge design and structure survey reports.
• Coordinate various project activities with project team including geotechnical investigation, hydrology and hydraulics, environment reports and permitting, survey and roadway design.
• Prepares or directs the structural design, specifications, and plans.
• Provide professional and technical support to multiple Westwood projects.
• Day-to-day support and input to internal and external Project Managers.
• Communicate project details with clients, agencies and the public.
• Mentor, train and/or supervise the work of less experienced engineers and/or technical support personnel
• Ensures division, regional, and company values, policies and practices are consistently followed within the survey service
• Lead by example – display solid judgment, good values, trust, honesty, openness, and professionalism
  
  
  

Required Skills

• Bridge inspection experience a plus.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented with an ability to contribute to a positive work environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Familiar with TxDOT Bridge Manual and Facilities Development Manual.
• Familiar with AASHTO LRFD design code.
• Working knowledge of Microstation or AutoCAD.
• Proficient with bridge engineering software, such as Leap Bridge, Eriksson or similar
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail and check the quality of own and others’ work.
• Ability to use sound engineering judgment.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively, which includes planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Travel may be needed on an occasional basis.
  
  
  

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in civil/structural engineering from an ABET accredited college.
• Experience creating TxDot Design plans
• Licensed Professional Civil Engineer (PE) in Texas (or capable of obtaining within 6 months)
• 5+ years of bridge/structural engineering work experience required.