Bridge Project Manager in Kensington, Connecticut at The Berlin Steel Construction Company

The Berlin Steel Construction Company is a full-service specialty contractor, primarily with structural steel and miscellaneous metals. We design, fabricate, and erect structures in the Northeast and in other parts of the country. We have 2 fabrication facilities, 4 erection operations facilities, and 6 office locations that provide engineering and management of projects. We are a 100% employee-owned company (ESOP) with a desire for growth. We service the private commercial, public, institutional, and industrial markets.

We’re currently seeking a skilled and motivated Bridge Project Manager to oversee a variety of exciting and technically complex bridge projects. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and collaborator with a solid foundation in structural or bridge construction. You’re someone who can manage contracts, problem-solve in the field, and coordinate across internal and external teams to ensure every project is delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee project management for vehicular bridges, pedestrian crossings, culverts, and structural rehabilitations
• Understand the scope of work in the contract to establish project objectives and schedules
• Travel to job sites and support site work as needed (e.g., measurements, inspections, troubleshooting)
• Serve as the liaison with contractors, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams
• Monitor all contractual, technical, and financial aspects of each project
• Notifies Customer of potential changes per the contract’s notice provisions. Prepares change order estimates, with assistance from Estimating when necessary, and negotiates pricing with customers.
• Obtains authorization/approval from customers for additional scope and schedule prior to performing additional work.
• Timely communicates all pertinent info, i.e., schedules, changes, cost events, etc., to the appropriate departments
• Prepares accurate cost-to-complete data for monthly accounting review of each project
• Monitors and expedites RFIs, detail drawings, etc. as required to support the project’s schedules. Serve as a liaison for any issues that occur

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Construction Management (preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of construction experience, at least 2 years experience as a Project Manager is preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to negotiate, problem-solve, and manage multiple priorities
• General computer proficiency required; experience with Bluebeam is a plus
• Must hold a valid driver’s license and meet company driving requirements
• Comfortable with navigating active job sites. Performing this duty may require being able to balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, or crawl.

Why Join Us?

• To be part of an employee-owned company where your contributions matter
• Lead impactful infrastructure projects that shape the future
• Enjoy a collaborative team environment with safety and excellence at its core
• Competitive pay, benefits, and growth opportunities

We are an EOE.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with The Berlin Steel Construction Company.