Where will you step in?
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Bridge Project Manager, you will join our Transportation team in our Shelton or Middletown, CT office, where you’ll play a key role in delivering vital infrastructure projects across the Northeast. Working with industry experts, you’ll tackle complex challenges that strengthen community resilience and advance environmental sustainability. At Tighe & Bond, you’ll find an engaging, hybrid work environment, a culture of collaboration, and the resources to support your professional growth and development.

Our Bridge Team and Projects
At Tighe & Bond, our bridge engineering team brings decades of experience in delivering innovative, resilient, and community-focused infrastructure across the Northeast. Specializing in the design, permitting, and construction support of a wide range of bridge projects—including vehicular bridges, pedestrian crossings, culverts, and complex structural rehabilitations—we collaborate closely with state DOTs, municipalities, and private clients to meet evolving transportation and environmental needs.

What will you be doing?
As a Bridge Project Manager, you’ll manage the design and delivery of practical, cost-effective bridge solutions—from small roadway crossings to culvert replacements—that improve safety and mobility throughout the region. This role combines project leadership, client engagement, and technical oversight to bring thoughtful infrastructure projects to life. Some of your day-to-day tasks will include:
• Project Management: Lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal bridge projects across Connecticut, including small- to mid-scale bridges, culverts, pedestrian bridges, and rehabilitations.
• Client Coordination: Serve as the primary liaison with municipal clients, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and trusted partnership throughout project delivery.
• Design Oversight: Supervise the preparation of design documents including structural analyses, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with CTDOT and local standards.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Work closely with roadway, drainage, environmental, and geotechnical teams to ensure coordinated project solutions.
• Permitting Support: Oversee and support local and state permitting processes, including Inland Wetlands, Flood Management, and CTDEEP reviews.
• Construction Phase Services: Provide technical support during construction, including shop drawing reviews, field visits, and contractor coordination.
• Team Leadership: Mentor junior engineers, support staff development, and foster a collaborative, problem-solving work environment.
• Proposal Development: Contribute to proposal writing, scope and fee development, and client interviews to help grow our municipal bridge portfolio.

Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license in Connecticut (or ability to obtain promptly).
• Minimum of 10 years of bridge design experience with increasing project management responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications and CTDOT design and permitting processes.
• Proven track record managing bridge projects for municipal clients, including rehabilitations and replacements.
• Proficiency with structural design and analysis tools (e.g., STAAD, RISA, or similar).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage client relationships and technical teams effectively.
• Demonstrated ability to manage project scope, schedule, budget, and quality deliverables.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with Federal and State funding programs such as LOTCIP, STP, and the CTDOT Local Bridge Program.
• Familiarity with hydrologic and hydraulic modeling software such as HEC-RAS.
• Working knowledge of environmental and permitting regulations specific to Connecticut.
• Experience with construction phase services and field problem-solving.
• Active involvement in professional organizations such as ASCE or CSCE.

Your Financial and Wellness Benefits
• Compensation is based on skills and experience as reflected in the pay range below
• Annual Bonus, Profit Sharing, and Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Best in Class Medical Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Wellness Rewards and Reimbursements
• Tuition Reimbursement and Qualified Student Loan Paydown Contributions
• Reimbursements for Licensure/ Certification Preparation and Fees
• Summer Fridays Flextime and Hybrid Work Environment
• Pet Insurance and Adoption Assistance
• Salary: $105, 687 - $138, 714

Ways to Grow Your Career
We provide a structured career path with opportunities for professional development through tuition reimbursement, internal training, conference attendance, and professional memberships. Mentorship from more experienced staff is integral to our culture and part of our commitment to your growth.

Our Culture and Values
We prioritize the well-being of our employees, communities, and environment. We foster a flexible, inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. Our six core values – Integrity, Excellence, Reliability, Commitment, Respect, and Safety – guide our employee-owned company in delivering exceptional service, building trust, and promoting continuous growth. Our team celebrates together at events like our annual Lobsterfest and gives back to our community through our award-winning Make a Difference program. We believe one of our greatest strengths lies in our differences. We are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone feels valued and respected, with opportunities to thrive. By embracing a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we create and cultivate a workplace that reflects the communities we serve, that encourages creativity and drives innovation. We celebrate unique perspectives and strive to build a culture of belonging for all team members. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds as we work together to design a sustainable future for our communities.

More About Tighe & Bond
We are a leading employee-owned engineering, design, and environmental consulting firm, recognized for its commitment to excellence. With a team of over 600 professionals, we provide innovative solutions for land use, water resources, transportation, and environmental challenges throughout the Northeast. As a top 10 ENR New England Design Firm and the 2023 Employer of the Year from SMPS Boston, we are dedicated to building a more sustainable future.