Bridge Engineering Operations Lead

We are SLR Consulting (US), a 500+ coast-to-coast team of advisory, environmental/engineering, and regulatory professionals. We deliver environmental and sustainability services to our clients through the integration of over 30 advisory, technical environmental, and engineering disciplines to help clients address some of their most complex challenges around sustainability. We are Making Sustainability Happen.

The Bridge Engineering Operations Lead is responsible for the operational leadership, performance, and growth of the bridge engineering practice. This role provides strategic oversight of project delivery, resource management, technical quality, financial performance, and team development across bridge and transportation infrastructure projects. The Operations Lead works closely with Transportation Engineering Practice Lead and Bridge Design Lead to ensure successful project delivery, achievement of business objectives, and development of a high-performing bridge engineering team.

The position includes participation in business development and marketing efforts aimed at driving practice growth across key geographies based on the firm's strategic growth plans. Working @ SLR With us, there is no doubt you’ll grow your subject-matter expertise and industry knowledge. We care about investing in our employees for the long-run, and if you ask our team, they’ll tell you that’s just one of the many benefits of working here.

We want to be a place where you can experience career growth and satisfaction for many years. Here’s what else you’ll enjoy as part of our team: Competitive total compensation package including medical, dental, orthodontia, vision, FSA/HSA, generous PTO accrual, 10 paid holidays, 401(k) retirement account with company matching program, company paid life insurance, short & long term disability insurance, and employee assistance program.

The salary range for this position is $185,000-195,000. Final agreed upon compensation will be commensurate with individual education, professional designation, experience, internal parity, and location. Full-time, permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and advancement Key Responsibilities: Operations & Project Delivery Lead day-to-day operations of the bridge engineering practice.

Monitor project performance, schedules, budgets, and resource utilization. Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality engineering services across all bridge projects. Identify and manage operational risks and implement corrective actions as needed. Support the Bridge Design Lead and project managers in resolving delivery challenges and escalating issues appropriately. Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational efficiency and project delivery.

Resource Management Develop and manage workforce planning strategies to align staffing resources with project demands and competing project schedules. Coordinate resource assignments across offices, regions, and business units. Monitor staff utilization and workload balancing. Support recruitment planning, workforce forecasting, and succession planning. Collaborate with the Practice Lead to identify staffing gaps and skill development needs.

Financial Performance Support development and execution of annual business plans and growth objectives. Monitor project financial performance including revenue, profitability, backlog, utilization, and work-in-hand. Review project budgets, forecasts, and earned value metrics. Assist business unit leadership in achieving financial targets and operational KPIs. Identify opportunities to improve project delivery profitability and operational efficiency.

Administer timely and accurate invoicing. Technical Leadership & Quality Promote technical excellence and adherence to engineering standards and best practices. Support implementation of quality management systems and project reviews. Ensure compliance with client requirements, industry standards, and regulatory re