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Bridge Department Manager

Baton Rouge, LA, USFull-time2026-10-30 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Leading a professional or technical discipline department in the design, development, and delivery of project tasks for complex infrastructure projects.

Role type

Senior management-level department manager (bridges/civil engineering)

Builds

Infrastructure projects (bridges, roads, etc.)

Domain

Civil Engineering / Infrastructure

Required skills

Engineering management, budget management, staff recruitment and development, project scope and schedule management, client relations, strategic planning, technical discipline tasks (research, design, specifications)

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Engineering, Professional Engineer (PE) certification, American Institute of Certified Planners (AICP) certification, Project Management Professional (PMP)

Technologies

None stated

Responsibilities

Develops and manages department operating budget; Coordinates department activities, establishes priorities, and assigns staff; Supports firm's strategic plan and sales approach; Implements contracting and project delivery processes; Assists in marketing and client discovery; Recruits, hires, and develops staff; Manages project scope, schedule, budget, and quality; Leads multiple teams supervising 15+ employees

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities