Area Bridge Program Manager

Department: WilkesBarre-PA

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Wilkes-Barre, PA

Description

Welcome to Verdantas, where innovation meets sustainability, and your career finds purpose.  At Verdantas, we are pioneers in delivering a comprehensive suite of environmental consulting, sustainable engineering, cutting-edge modeling, and digital technology services.  Specializing in thriving markets with strong growth trends, we play a pivotal role in shaping sustainable project outcomes across diverse sectors such as power, renewable energy, water resources, government land use, and transportation infrastructure.

Our dynamic team, comprised of environmental scientists, engineers, geologists, and technical specialists, collaborate closely with clients, harnessing state-of-the-art technology to provide highly accurate datasets and models that tackle intricate environmental and infrastructure challenges.  We pride ourselves on going beyond conventional problem-solving; we function as strategic partners, actively assisting clients in realizing their infrastructure and sustainability goals.

Verdantas stands at the forefront with a robust team of nearly 1,500+ professionals, including top-tier scientists, engineers, and technical experts strategically positioned throughout the U.S.  Our commitment to excellence is grounded in a people-focused culture, prioritizing the well-being of our employees, clients, and the communities we serve.  As a reliable partner, Verdantas offers integrated solutions and forward-thinking strategies in environmental consulting, engineering, and digital technology services.

Join us on this journey where your skills and passion align with our mission to create a sustainable future through groundbreaking solutions.  At Verdantas, your career transcends traditional boundaries, and your impact extends far beyond the workplace.  Discover a workplace where your talents thrive, and your contributions make a lasting difference.

The Regional Bridge Practice Leader will be responsible for developing a market strategy, managing the staff within the area’s bridge practice, and achieving operational KPI’s for a multi-state region within the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions of the US. The Regional Bridge Practice Leader will develop business expansion and operational strategies working in combination with Area Leaders, local and national Client Delivery Leaders, and Division Leaders within Verdantas.

Responsibilities:

•  Supervision and career development of the bridge staff including recruiting and retaining key employees
• Proactive management of the current and future skills needed to maintain high-quality deliverables
• Leading a quality management program for the practice including authoring and/or contributing to the Quality Control Manuals for use across the company.  Perform project audits at key milestones, provide constructive feedback, and author corrective action plans as appropriate to successfully complete work within the project scope and fee
• Serve as Sr. Technical in responsible charge of key projects (bridge and similar civil engineering infrastructure) while leading multi-discipline production teams
• Management of bridge opportunities, backlog, and resource work sharing to achieve utilization targets
• Monitor regional bridge practice backlog and maintain a forecast of staffing needs
• Establish and maintain collaborative business relationships across Verdantas offices.  Leverage existing client relationships to help grow the Bridge practice
• Client satisfaction and industry engagement.  
• Develop and execute strategies to expand Verdantas’ position in the market by attending and being recognized at industry events
  
  

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil/Structural Engineering is required. Master's degree is desired
• Minimum 20 years of bridge design including 10+ years of project management experience is required. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience with DOT’s and Toll agencies across PA, MD, DE and the New England states
• Project Management Certification preferred
• Experience managing moderate to complex bridge rehabilitation/ replacement projects involving multiple disciplines such as roadway, drainage, geotechnical etc.; and experience supervising the execution, financial performance, and quality assurance of multiple simultaneous projects
• Must possess a valid Professional Engineering License in PA; additional states preferred with the ability to obtain reciprocity where needed
• Prior experience as Project Manager on moderate and complex level State DOT Bridge Design projects.  Management experience should include varying contact types that include both