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

Baltimore City•Baltimore, MD

4d•$117,119 - $193,172

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, the Chief 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, and infrastructure investment priorities, ensuring projects are delivered on schedule and within 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.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 management of 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, budgets, and delivery.
Incorporate Complete Streets principles into bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects, including retrofits to 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, federal-aid compliance, 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, procurement activities, and coordination with City agencies and state and federal partners.