BRIDGE ENGINEER - PROJECT MANAGER in Grand Rapids

Date Posted: Tuesday, May 13, 2025

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🚧 BRIDGE ENGINEER – PROJECT MANAGER 📍 Grand Rapids, MI | Full-Time | $110,000 – $140,000 + Overtime

⚡ Lead Big Projects. Build Bigger Futures. Get Paid Well to Do It.

Are you a civil or structural engineering pro who’s ready to take the reins on major bridge design and construction projects? Want to work for a company with 50+ years of rock-solid stability, a people-first culture, and real opportunities to grow?

We’re looking for a Bridge Project Manager who’s ready to own their projects, lead a talented team, and work directly with clients on high-impact infrastructure across Michigan. And yes — overtime is paid.

💼 What You’ll Be Doing:

  • Manage planning, design & construction of bridges

  • Lead proposals, project strategy, and execution

  • Guide and mentor engineering staff

  • Work closely with MDOT & local clients

  • Build lasting relationships while building big things

🔧 What You Bring to the Table:

  • Bachelor’s in Civil or Structural Engineering

  • 10–15+ years of relevant experience

  • Michigan PE License required

  • MDOT experience is a must

  • NBIS Qualified Team Leader = big plus

  • AutoCAD & MicroStation skills preferred

💰 What You’ll Get:

  • $110,000 – $140,000 base salary 💸

  • Time-and-a-half OVERTIME (cha-ching!)

  • Low-cost BCBS medical, dental & vision

  • Employer-paid life insurance

  • Generous PTO + paid holidays

  • Flex time + hybrid/remote options 🏠

  • 401(k) with 4% match + Roth option

  • Employee-owned company = real stake in the game

🏆 Why This Role Rocks:

  • 50+ years of company stability 📈

  • No corporate red tape — just real engineering

  • Leadership that values YOU and your ideas

  • Projects you can be proud of for decades to come

🎯 Ready to build more than bridges? Build your legacy. Apply now and let’s get moving! 👷‍♂️👷‍♀️

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.