Bridge Inspection Statewide Manager – Illinois

WSP • Chicago, IL

8d • $160,000 - $200,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

WSP is seeking a Technical Manager for its Chicago Bridge Inspection & Preservation Group. This is a hybrid position based in the downtown Chicago, Illinois office. On a full-time basis, the manager will assist the Midwest District's Bridge Inspection Technical Excellence Center Lead with business development and winning bridge inspection and repair work for IDOT, CDOT, and other transportation agencies.

The role independently evaluates the condition, function, and load-carrying capacity of structures and their components. Evaluations may inform recommendations to facility owners regarding repair, rehabilitation, or replacement. The manager supports proposal and document preparation, oversees and guides team members, manages project time and budgets, and ensures quality, safety, and compliance with applicable standards. The role may also support bridge, ancillary structure, and culvert inspections in different jurisdictions as required.

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 as a project manager or team leader for IDOT and other states as necessary.
• Extensive 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.
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills, including communicating bridge inspections according to bridge-owner requirements and in compliance with NBIS and the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges.
• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight and to communicate effectively with engineering and non-engineering audiences.
• Strong self-leadership, attention to detail, multitasking, prioritization, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented structure.
• Ability to supervise, train, and direct team members.
• Awareness of time and budget management.
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license and successful completion of WSP's Motor Vehicle screening.
• Ability to perform continuous field work, including working at heights and in confined spaces, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, and working in adverse weather.
• Proven commitment to workplace safety and ability to comply with WSP health, safety, drug/alcohol, and harassment policies.
• Responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct, and adherence 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 non-destructive testing (NDT) techniques and unmanned aircraft system (UAS) applications.
• Familiarity with rope access techniques and/or UAS operations.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Midwest District's Bridge Inspection Technical Excellence Center Lead with business development and securing bridge inspection and repair work for IDOT, CDOT, and other transportation agencies.
• Independently evaluate the condition, function, and load-carrying capacity of structures and their components, and support recommendations for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement.
• Support preparation of proposals, tasks, reports, design plans, and other documents.
• Manage bridge design and inspection projects and serve as a project manager or team leader.
• Provide guidance and leadership to junior team and project members, and supervise, train, and direct team members.
• Liaise with client field and facility staff and lead or assist with communicating critical condition findings.
• Direct field team members and enforce safe field operations.
• Create, assist in creating, and/or review design plans and required inspection reports.
• Ensure technical compliance with applicable standards and specifications, including NBIS and owner requirements.
• Support bridge, ancillary structure, and culvert inspections in different jurisdictions as required.
• Manage time and budgets and adhere to quality assurance and quality control requirements.
• Uphold workplace safety and comply with WSP policies, its Code of Conduct, and related procedures.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior