Bridge Inspection Statewide Manager – Illinois

WSP•Chicago, IL

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Technical Manager for its Chicago Bridge Inspection & Preservation Group. This hybrid position may be based in the downtown Chicago, Illinois office. The role supports the Midwest District’s Bridge Inspection Technical Excellence Center Lead on a full-time basis, including business development and winning bridge inspection and repair work for IDOT, CDOT, and other transportation agencies. The manager independently evaluates the condition, function, and load-carrying capacity of structures and their components. Evaluations may inform recommendations to owners regarding repair, rehabilitation, or replacement. The position also leads and supports bridge inspection, design, load-rating, and repair work; coordinates with clients and field teams; and ensures technical compliance, quality, and safe field operations. Fieldwork may involve heights, confined spaces, climbing, carrying equipment, and adverse weather.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited institution.
At least 8 years of experience in bridge design, load rating, and NBIS inspection contracts with IDOT, CDOT, Cook County, and/or other transportation clients.
Experience serving as a project manager or team leader on IDOT and other states’ projects as necessary.
Successful management of bridge design and inspection projects for IDOT and CDOT.
Attendance at the NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course.
Attendance at additional NHI courses, such as NSTM, LRFR, and scour-related courses.
Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to communicate technical findings to engineering and non-engineering audiences.
Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and provide guidance and leadership to team members.
Strong attention to detail, critical thinking, problem-solving, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented structure.
Ability to perform continuous fieldwork, including working at heights and in close quarters, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, and working in adverse weather.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and successful completion of WSP’s Motor Vehicle screening.
Ability to supervise, train, and direct team members.
Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
Ability to adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Additional FHWA/NHI training, including Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges/Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (130078) and Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures (130087).
Experience inspecting railroad and complex bridges, tunnels, and ancillary structures.
Familiarity with or certifications in nondestructive testing (NDT) techniques and UAS applications.
Familiarity with or certifications in rope-access techniques and/or UAS operations.

Responsibilities

Support the preparation of proposals, tasks, reports, and other documents.
Assist with business development and winning bridge inspection and repair work for IDOT, CDOT, and other transportation agencies.
Evaluate structures and their components for condition, function, and load-carrying capacity, and provide recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement.
Manage bridge design and inspection projects for IDOT, CDOT, and other transportation clients.
Conduct and communicate bridge inspections in accordance with owners’ requirements and applicable NBIS and AASHTO standards.
Liaise with client field and facility staff and lead or assist with communicating critical condition findings.
Direct, supervise, train, and guide field team members and junior project staff.
Enforce safe field operations and adhere to quality assurance and quality control requirements.
Create, assist with creating, or review design plans and required inspection reports.
Ensure technical compliance with applicable standards and specifications.
Support the Mid-Atlantic District and National Bridge Inspection group with bridge, ancillary structure, and culvert inspections in different jurisdictions as required.
Manage time and budgets, and exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
Disability coverage
Life insurance
Retirement savings
Paid sick leave
Paid vacation or other personal time
Paid parental leave
Paid time off for bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings