Bridge Inspection Team Lead

Johnson, Mirmiran & Thompson•Herndon, VA

About The Position

Clark Nexsen, a JMT Company, is seeking a motivated and experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader for its growing bridge safety inspection practice. The role leads bridge inspection teams, performs structural condition assessments, and prepares inspection reports compliant with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS). It also involves leading engineering design tasks or subtasks in a specialized discipline, applying project management and engineering principles, and coordinating with design and project engineers to deliver work on schedule, within budget, and to quality standards. The position is open to candidates ranging from EITs with inspection experience to licensed PEs with senior-level expertise. Candidates without a PE license but with substantial inspection experience are encouraged to apply. The role requires an average of 50% travel and may involve work outside normal working hours, including nighttime and weekends. Work is performed outdoors in varied terrain and weather, and may involve heights, work over water, and confined spaces. Immigration sponsorship or support is unavailable except for qualified candidates eligible for TN visa classification.

Requirements

Bridge inspection experience; the role is open to EITs with inspection experience and to experienced licensed PEs.
Ability to effectively use current company software for word processing, email, accounting, and information management.
Ability to prepare effective, concise documents and correspondence.
Ability to make presentations to a variety of groups.
Client-oriented attitude and desire to provide outstanding professional services.
Commitment to personal professional development, colleagues, and the firm.
Commitment to advancing the engineering profession.
Ability to travel an average of 50% of the time.
Ability to work outside normal working hours, including nighttime, and on weekends.
Ability to work outdoors in varied terrain and all types of weather.
Ability to stand, walk, and climb for 8 or more hours a day.
Ability to lift 50–60 pounds and operate bridge safety inspection equipment.
Ability to work at heights, over water, and in confined spaces.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to pass a VDOT background check.

Nice To Haves

NCEES Record to facilitate licensure through reciprocity.
Active participation in NSPE, ASCE, or another related professional organization.
PE license; candidates without a PE license but with substantial inspection experience will also be considered.

Responsibilities

Serve as an Inspection Team Leader for NBIS bridge safety inspections.
Prepare accurate and complete bridge safety inspection reports.
Perform or assist in developing and calculating bridge element quantities and load ratings.
Review bridge safety inspection reports prepared by other engineers and inspectors.
Direct, supervise, and review calculations and work products produced by inspectors, EITs, PEs, and CADD technicians, as appropriate.
Provide technical guidance to bridge staff.
Prepare scope and fee proposals for proposed bridge inspection projects.
Meet with clients to prepare and validate scopes of work and maintain positive client relationships.
Prepare marketing and presentation materials as directed and support company marketing and business development activities.
Follow applicable project, Service Line, and Company quality assurance and quality control procedures.
Adhere to project budgets and schedules.
Coordinate with vendors, subconsultants, and owners or agencies in office and field settings, as appropriate.
Seek guidance from Senior Bridge Engineers and Section Heads to resolve technical and coordination issues and conflicting criteria.
Work with, respond to, and take direction from Managing Principals, Section Heads, Service Line Leaders, and other senior management.
Assist Section Heads in developing new or revised processes and procedures.
Represent Section Heads when they are unavailable.
Lead staff training sessions and participate in team meetings and coordination with team members.
Mentor and monitor the professional development of junior bridge inspection staff.
Provide input to Section Heads on annual staff performance reviews.
If managing others, lead and manage team members through setting expectations and goals, providing feedback, holding one-to-one meetings, and coaching to support their growth and development.
Perform other related duties as assigned.