Bridge Inspection Team leader/Manager

VHB•Watertown, MA

14d•$110,000 - $170,000•Hybrid

About The Position

VHB is offering an exciting opportunity for a Bridge Inspection Team leader/Manager to oversee and grow our bridge inspection practice within our Structures footprint. With our group rapidly expanding, this role will also provide a unique opportunity to also work on bridge design and load ratings in support of workload if desired. You will be working alongside a highly supportive leadership team with extensive inspection and design experience. Our company culture prioritizes employee retention and promotes an industry-leading work/life balance with some flexibility on office location. VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent ' Best Place to Work ' Recent VHB Accolades: 2025 U.S. Best Managed Company – Awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal . Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB In this position, you will serve an important role as the team leader in the planning and execution of bridge inspections while leading a team of inspection team members. Tasks would include supervising the development of field notes, assembling record documents, and generating inspection reports upon completion of the inspection. Work will also include communicating with clients, state and government agencies, and abutters to coordinate access and general inspection activities. The work would involve a mix of office and fieldwork. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment. The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB’s emerging bridge inspection practice.

Requirements

8+ years of bridge inspection experience required
PE license
B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course preferred
NHI/FHWA Fracture Critical (NSTM) course preferred
Valid driver's license
Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and adjacent to live highway and railroad traffic
Familiarity with MBTA, MassDOT, AASHTO, and AREMA inspection requirements
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality
Strong organizational and time management skills
Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility
Ability and willingness to work overnight when required for specific access requirements on roadways and on ROW tracks.

Nice To Haves

Experience with vertical lift equipment, under-bridge inspection trucks, and rope access credentials are a plus

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a talented group bridge inspectors.
Manage the inspection team's quality, procedures, workload, and training
Strategize with senior leadership on the team's development and growth
Prepare proposals for new inspection contracts with a talented marketing team.
Planning and performing structural inspections of highway and railroad bridges, culverts, ancillary structures, and buildings in accordance with NHI and AREMA Standards
Performing quality reviews of bridge inspection report narratives, sketches, photos, and basic repair and rehabilitation cost estimates.
Managing inspection equipment with a sufficient budget to properly outfit inspection teams with the latest gear
Mentoring younger staff
Participate in the growth of the inspection practice across the VHB footprint