Overview:
We are committed to making a meaningful impact through our work. As a Project Manager 1, you will join our Structural Bridge Team in our Middletown or Shelton, 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.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

• 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

As a valuable part of our Structural Bridge Team, a Project Manager 1 will manage the design and delivery of practical, cost-effective bridge solutions that improve safety and mobility throughout the region with responsibilities such as:

• Lead the planning, design, and execution of municipal bridge projects across Connecticut, including small- to mid-scale bridges, culverts, pedestrian bridges, and rehabilitations
• Serve as the primary liaison with municipal clients, ensuring clear communication, responsiveness, and trusted partnership throughout project delivery
• Supervise the preparation of design documents including structural analyses, construction drawings, specifications, and cost estimates in accordance with CTDOT and local standards
• Work closely with roadway, drainage, environmental, and geotechnical teams to ensure coordinated project solutions
• Oversee and support local and state permitting processes, including Inland Wetlands, Flood Management, and CTDEEP reviews
• Provide technical support during construction, including shop drawing reviews, field visits, and contractor coordination
• Mentor junior engineers, support staff development, and foster a collaborative, problem-solving work environment
• Contribute to proposal writing, scope and fee development, and client interviews to help grow our municipal bridge portfolio