Illinois Bridge Group Manager - $10,000 Signing Bonus

Company: Hanson Professional Services
Location: Lisle
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Hanson Values Integrity | Commitment | Quality | Relationships | Innovation If you’re looking for a firm that encourages innovative thinking and challenges you every day, with an opportunity to learn and advance, a career at Hanson is right for you. The belief in sustainability within our company’s practices creates a focus on client success and partnerships that are important to our communities and our environment. Illinois Bridge Group Manager Hanson is seeking an experienced Illinois Bridge Group Manager within our Infrastructure Market to manage our growing bridge team that is working on some of our region’s most high- profile and large-scale structural projects. The office location for this position is in our Downtown Chicago, Lisle, Peoria or Springfield, IL offices. A Day in the Life of a Bridge Group Manager at Hanson Here’s a snapshot of what you would do in this role: Lead a growing, dynamic, bridge group in the Illinois market by developing staff, delivering structural projects, and assisting in pursuing exciting opportunities. Perform complex engineering calculations, utilize computer software for analysis and design, and work efficiently with other team members for project completion. Lead the bridge portion of projects for the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Illinois Tollway (Tollway) and Municipal/Local Government transportation projects throughout the state of Illinois. Manage bridge staff in Illinois and determine staffing needs for projects. Evaluate and report short term and long term backlog for IDOT and Tollway. Collaborate and establish working relationships with project managers, senior technical staff and other project disciplines on significant projects across the country. Preparation of specifications, details, and construction plans for complex projects. Assign duties and mentor mid-level staff and technicians. Assist in project winning pursuits and proposal development. Assist in development of project scopes and fees. Represent Hanson’s bridge group to clients, potential recruits, and professional organizations. Other duties as assigned. What We’re Looking For We feel the following qualifications would set you up for success in this role: Experience with MicroStation or OpenBridge Modeler is preferred. Experience with MS Office Suite preferred. Experience with structural design software packages such as Bentley OpenBridge Designer is desirable. Experience with Midas Civil or Larsa4D is desirable. Soft Skills: Must be able to communicate complex technical concepts to engineers, clients, and/or public stakeholders. Must be able to build effective relationships with internal and external client bases. Must be able to work independently and as a team member to problem solve and learn new technical skills. Interest in experiencing a variety of assignments is important. Education/Experience: Target 10 years of experience of highway bridge design, minimum experience of 8 years. Railway bridge design experience is desirable. Registration as a Professional Engineer (P.E.) and Structural Engineer (S.E.) in the state of Illinois. Master’s degree in Structural Engineering is desirable. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and experience: Demonstrated experience with IDOT and Tollway design practices, development of bridge plans and standards, as well as Municipal/Local Government transportation standards and related discipline projects. Experience on projects with complex bridge types and components that require unique solutions. Participation with technical and professional society organizations to understand and lead new industry developments. Working with and managing project staff. Working at Hanson: Must be able to collaborate remotely with colleagues in other offices. Must be willing to accept periodic out-of-town travel assignments. Must be willing and able to work periodic overtime to meet project demands and deadlines Salary Range: $150,000 - $215,000 Signing Bonus: $10,000 Benefits Our focus on people means we offer a generous benefits program to help you create a solid foundation for health and security throughout your career, including: Competitive compensation Performance bonuses 401(k) with matching contribution Employee Stock Ownership Plan Comprehensive health & well-being plans Financial wellness plans Work-life balance programs Want to know more? Visit our benefits page for all the details. Culture We understand that selecting a job is about more than the day-to-day tasks. It’s important to feel like you belong and safe to grow and progress along your career path. You’ll find that at Hanson. We have an inclusive, diverse workforce awaiting to connect with you and numerous opportunities to cultivate your career, including: Monthly educational webinars Leadership training Lunch & learn development sessions 24/7 access to thousands of skill-building courses Mentorship opportunities Award-winning internship program Employee recognition And so much more! AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EEO — EMPLOYER We do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or agencies/staffing firms. Resumes are only accepted from recruiters and agency/staffing firms if a signed agreement is in place at the inception of the recruiting effort and authorized for a specified position.

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