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About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering from an ABET‑accredited institution.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required; multi‑state licensure (NC & SC preferred).
• 12+ years of progressive experience in bridge inspection under NBIS, including leadership of complex programs, districts, or regions.
• Demonstrated experience managing bridge inspection programs for NCDOT, SCDOT, and/or comparable transportation agencies.
• Proven success leading senior technical leaders and managing multi‑state or district‑level teams.
• Strong understanding of QA/QC, safety management, risk mitigation, project delivery, and financial performance.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder‑management skills with technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel within NC and SC as required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Civil or Structural Engineering.
• Advanced FHWA/NHI training (e.g., fracture‑critical inspection, load rating, scour).
• Experience with complex bridges, rail bridges, tunnels, or ancillary structures.
• Familiarity with advanced inspection technologies (UAS, NDT, rope access).
• Prior experience in district, regional, or multi‑state leadership roles within bridge inspection or transportation infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, direction, and mentorship to statewide Bridge Inspection TEC Leads, ensuring technical excellence, staff development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Establish and maintain consistent inspection practices, QA/QC standards, and delivery processes across North and South Carolina.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, collaboration, and ethical decision‑making aligned with WSP policies and values.
• Partner with regional and national leadership to anticipate workforce needs, identify skill gaps, and support strategic hiring aligned with current and future DOT programs.
• Ensure all bridge inspection activities comply with NBIS, the AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, and applicable state‑ and client‑specific requirements.
• Provide senior technical review and guidance for complex inspections, including load ratings, fracture‑critical bridges, scour evaluations, ancillary structures, and specialty inspection programs.
• Serve as the district‑level technical authority for inspection methodologies, risk management, QA/QC, and adoption of innovative inspection technologies (e.g., UAS, NDT, rope access).
• Identify, mitigate, and escalate technical, contractual, and delivery risks to protect WSP and its clients.
• Lead and support business development efforts for bridge inspection and related services across NC and SC, including pursuit strategy, proposals, fee development, and client interviews.
• Serve as a key participant in Go/No‑Go decisions, pursuit risk assessment, and staffing strategy for district opportunities.
• Maintain and expand strong relationships with NCDOT, SCDOT, local agencies, and transportation clients, acting as a senior and trusted client advisor.
• Coordinate with District, Regional, and National Business Line leadership to align pursuits with national growth priorities and market strategy.
• Provide executive oversight for statewide and multi‑year bridge inspection programs, including IDIQ and on‑call contracts.
• Oversee district‑level workload planning, staffing utilization, and resource sharing across North and South Carolina.
• Accountable for district revenue growth, backlog development, operating margin, and financial performance, in alignment with regional and national targets.
• Support development of annual business plans, revenue forecasts, and tactical action plans for the district.
• Act as a senior liaison with clients, regulatory agencies, industry organizations, and internal WSP leadership.
• Collaborate with other WSP disciplines to support cross‑selling and integrated infrastructure solutions.
• Represent WSP as an industry leader in bridge inspection services throughout the Carolinas, supporting thought leadership and innovation initiatives.

Benefits

• comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.