Meet McGill Vice President and Virginia Office Regional Manager, Danny Bridges
DANNY’S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE FIRM AND OUR CLIENTS
“In 1988 someone approached me about an open position as an engineering associate at McGill, and I am happy to have been here ever since!” said Danny.
With a career spanning over nearly four decades in project management, project review, and design in the areas of water, wastewater, site development, and roadways, McGill Vice President and Virginia Office Regional Manager Danny Bridges has proven himself to be an invaluable asset to the firm and our clients.
One of Danny’s key strengths is his ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders to facilitate productive discussions. This skill has been critical in ensuring the success of complex civil projects that require input from various parties. Whether it’s working with municipal clients on capital improvement plans, public infrastructure projects, system development fee studies, or rate studies, Danny has consistently demonstrated his ability to navigate challenging situations and find solutions that meet the needs of all involved.
Danny’s impact at McGill extends beyond his technical expertise. He has played a pivotal role in mentoring and guiding the next generation of engineers within the firm, sharing his wealth of knowledge and experience to help them grow and develop in their careers. His leadership has been instrumental in creating a supportive and empowering work environment where individuals can thrive and contribute to the firm’s success.
DANNY’S WORK HISTORY WITH MCGILL
Starting as an Engineering Associate, Danny has steadily risen through the ranks, holding positions such as Project Engineer, Project Manager, Director of Operations, and Principal. He currently serves as the Virginia Office Regional Manager and is one of the firm’s Vice Presidents. Through the years, Danny has built an impressive portfolio of successful projects, showcasing his expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional results.
Danny’s extensive experience has made him a go-to resource for some of McGill’s most challenging projects. His ability to provide comprehensive technical solutions and maintain open lines of communication with clients has earned him a reputation for professional integrity and accountability.
Danny has been involved with some of McGill’s largest and most challenging projects, and he has earned the respect of many long-term local government clients.
Danny has worked on such a wide variety of projects for our clients and credits that opportunity to McGill’s willingness to add on services by saying, “McGill started out in two arenas – water / wastewater and civil / site, but we have had enough wisdom to really look and see when we needed to expand into other service areas and I think we have done that well and appropriately.”
Danny has worked with multiple municipal clients in the development of planning efforts, including capital improvements plans, and he has assisted clients with developing projects related to infrastructure improvements, including water, wastewater, and site-related projects.
Danny has also provided review on several studies, including system development fee studies, and has had extensive experience participating in water and wastewater rate studies, providing project management and engineering support to the project team. He has led many engineering projects for McGill and provided guidance and technical assistance for numerous water and wastewater system rate studies.
DANNY’S PERSPECTIVE ON MCGILL’S CULTURE
When asked about what aspects of the firm’s culture have kept him motivated throughout the decades, Danny responded, “That is such an easy answer for me – it is work life balance. McGill was prioritizing work life balance long before it became a buzz phrase and I think that says a lot about who we are as a firm. I have a wife and two children, and the company has always allowed me to prioritize them.”
McGill is so proud to have a large group of tenured employees who have proven that the culture of where you work is something that needs to be prioritized.
“I really didn’t have any expectations when I came to McGill since I was so early on in my career, but I will say this – I have not been disappointed,” said Danny. “I’ve had the opportunity to work closely with all three of our presidents over the history of the firm and with all of them it’s never just been about the bottom line. It’s always been above all else relationships with our clients and our employees.”
DANNY’S HOPE FOR MCGILL IN THE VIRGINIA MARKET
“I am thrilled about McGill’s presence and expansion into the Virginia market. With our presence in Williamsburg over the last 6 years and our recent opening of our office location in Roanoke – the broader picture is that we are excited to be even more accessible to our clients across the width of the commonwealth,” explained Danny.
“Our vision, to sum it up, is we want to continue to put the firm in a position to be able to service our clients from one end of Virginia to the other.”
DANNY’S IMPACT ON MCGILL
As McGill continues to expand our portfolio and take on new challenges, Danny’s role as a leader and mentor will continue to be invaluable. His ability to build strong relationships with our clients, navigate complex project requirements, and provide strategic guidance will be essential in ensuring the firm’s continued success and reputation for excellence.
LEARN MORE
Click here to read more about McGill’s presence in Virginia and visit our careers page to learn more about how you can join our team and make an impact across the commonwealth.
