Structure Inspection Program Manager

Bi-State Development Agency of the Missouri-Illinois Metropolitan District • St. Louis, MO

4d • $97,130 - $129,500

About The Position

The Structures Inspection Program Manager is a licensed engineer responsible for leading the performance, administration, planning, and documentation of MetroLink’s Structures Inspection Program. The role maintains the Agency’s inspection policy, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, manages structural inspection activities and consultants, and provides engineering support for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of structural assets across the MetroLink system.

The position supports the Director of MOW Engineering and provides leadership to staff supporting the structural inspection and maintenance program. It manages program scheduling and budgets, consultant contracts, inspection and repair coordination, structural asset records, and project reporting. The role also reviews engineering plans and reports, evaluates structural deficiencies, and assists with structural repair projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil or structural engineering.
• At least 7 years of related professional experience.
• At least 2 years of leadership experience.
• Professional Engineer (P.E.) licenses in Missouri and Illinois; an Illinois Structural Engineer (S.E.) license may be accepted in lieu of the Illinois P.E.
• Certification as a National Bridge Inspection Program Manager and Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
• Ability to obtain Tunnel Inspection Team Leader qualification within one year.
• Strong understanding of federal, state, and local regulations related to structure inspections and construction.
• Proficiency in civil and structural design principles and construction techniques.
• Familiarity with building materials, construction standards, and engineering best practices.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings, specifications, calculations, and reports.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and asset management database software.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to estimate construction costs and conduct life-cycle cost analyses.
• Ability to maintain certification as a National Bridge Inspection Program Manager and Team Leader, and National Tunnel Inspection Team Leader.
• Ability to respond to emergency calls involving MetroLink or MOW Facility structures to provide assessments.
• Ability to travel independently frequently, including 3–5 days per week to multiple locations in a day.
• Ability to work in or near water, including safely working from a boat.
• Ability to travel overnight for inspection certification training.
• Must operate a motor vehicle and possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to climb, scale, and descend structures such as bridges, retaining walls, and scaffolding.
• Comfort working at elevated heights using ladders, manlifts, scaffolds, or aerial equipment while properly using fall protection systems.
• Ability to walk long distances (at least 10 miles per week) on uneven or unstable surfaces, including ballast track, embankments, and construction zones.
• Ability to crawl, bend, stoop, and enter confined or restricted spaces for certain tasks.
• Ability to lift, carry, and handle inspection tools, safety equipment, and documentation devices weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Manual dexterity to operate testing devices and access inspection areas.
• Adequate vision, with or without correction, to inspect structural components closely and read engineering drawings.
• Good hearing and situational awareness when working near active railways or construction zones.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather, including heat, cold, humidity, dust, rain, and snow, and in dusty, noisy, and potentially hazardous environments.

Responsibilities

• Support the Director of MOW Engineering with technical and administrative tasks related to structural assets.
• Update and maintain MetroLink’s Structures Inspection policy.
• Manage scheduling and budgeting for the Structures Inspection Program.
• Administer consultant contracts for structure inspections, design, and construction services.
• Serve as the primary liaison for structure inspection consultants; plan and coordinate activities across departments and track completion status.
• Perform structural inspections of bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, culverts, parking garages, and buildings.
• Evaluate structural deficiencies, assign condition ratings, prioritize repairs based on criticality, and review inspection reports.
• Review structural and civil engineering plans, specifications, and calculations for code compliance and construction feasibility.
• Assess field conditions using sound engineering judgment, recommend and help implement deviations from plans or specifications when needed.
• Provide engineering support for inspection, design, maintenance, and repair of rail structures and MOW facilities.
• Assist with and manage structural repair projects, ensuring project integrity, documentation, quality assurance, and involvement of competent project personnel at required times.
• Prepare project reports, correspondence, and updates to communicate progress and identify issues.
• Communicate professionally across organizational levels and engage stakeholders and executive staff to resolve issues affecting scheduled inspections and repairs.
• Anticipate and prepare for field changes and emergencies, adapting plans to changing conditions.
• Manage and update GIS-based structure databases, asset inventories, and condition assessments in accordance with FTA requirements, and provide updates to Metro’s asset management program.
• Contribute to project design criteria, specifications, standard operating procedures, and other policy documents.
• Provide leadership to staff supporting the structural inspection and maintenance program.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage starting on the first day.
• Four weeks of paid time off each year.
• Ten paid holidays annually plus a floating birthday holiday.
• Company-sponsored 401(k) retirement plan.
• Supplemental benefits through Unum, including off-the-job accident, critical illness, whole life, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Wellness program with free health screenings.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support and resources.
• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
• Gym discounts at Club Fitness, The Edge Fitness Clubs, and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village.
• Access to nine onsite gyms available 24/7.
• Free MetroLink and MetroBus access.
• Discounted cell phone plans.

What This Job Offers

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