Chief of Bridges and Structures (NCS) - Department of Transportation

City of Baltimore•Benton, AR

About The Position

The Baltimore City Department of Transportation is seeking a Chief of Bridges and Structures to lead the City's bridge and structural infrastructure program. Reporting to the Chief of Transportation Engineering and Construction, this position oversees planning, design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation of City-owned bridges and transportation structures, including pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, culverts, tunnels, and related infrastructure. The Chief manages a portfolio of capital projects, engineering and construction contracts, infrastructure investment priorities, and project delivery within schedule and budget. The role requires strong project delivery experience, knowledge of federal transportation funding requirements, and the ability to manage complex infrastructure projects from planning through construction. The role also includes management of division staff, operating and capital budgets, procurement activities, and coordination with City agencies and state and federal partners. Candidates under final consideration for appointment to this position of trust must authorize and successfully complete a criminal background check and/or fingerprint screening. All selected candidates, including current City employees, must complete a mandatory six-month probation. The position requires financial disclosure under City Ethics Law, with the initial disclosure due within 30 days of hire.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related field, and ten years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure project delivery, including five years in a supervisory or management role; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated experience delivering complex bridge, structural, or transportation infrastructure projects, including managing design, construction, budgets, schedules, and consultant contracts.
Experience managing federally funded transportation projects and coordinating with FHWA, MDOT SHA, or similar agencies.
Knowledge of bridge engineering, structural inspection and maintenance, construction practices, and applicable federal and state standards.
Knowledge of Complete Streets principles, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure design, and strategies for accommodating and prioritizing multimodal transportation on existing bridges through retrofits.
Strong leadership, project management, financial management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead bridge and structural infrastructure projects from planning and design through procurement and construction, managing schedules and budgets.
Incorporate Complete Streets principles into bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects, including retrofits that improve pedestrian and bicycle access, safety, and connectivity.
Develop a multi-year capital program for bridge rehabilitation and replacement using inspection reports, transportation plans, and City initiatives.
Oversee federally funded transportation projects, including coordination with FHWA and MDOT SHA, compliance with federal-aid requirements, grant administration, and reimbursement.
Evaluate and implement alternative project delivery methods, including Design-Build and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR).
Oversee bridge inspection, load rating, maintenance, and asset management programs; use findings to prioritize maintenance and capital projects, establish performance measures, and reduce the backlog of deficient structures.
Direct engineering and operational responses to bridge strikes, structural failures, emergency closures, and other incidents requiring immediate assessment, stabilization, repair, or replacement.
Direct engineering consultants, construction contractors, and construction management teams; oversee contract performance, quality assurance, budgets, and schedules.
Manage division staff, operating and capital budgets, and procurement activities, and coordinate with City agencies and state and federal partners.