Bridge Inspection Project Manager / Team Leader

BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions.  Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Seven by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.

DESCRIPTION

Are you a seasoned Bridge Inspection Engineer who thrives in the field but values flexibility and balance? Do you enjoy leading teams, mentoring rising talent, and diving into complex evaluation and analysis challenges? If so, this is your moment. 

Michael Baker is actively seeking a Bridge Inspection Project Manager / Team Leader to join our Florida practice as we continue to grow and expand our nationally recognized Bridge Inspection services. You will work with others in planning and executing the safety inspections of state and locally-owned bridges in addition to preparing inspection reports.

• Independently manage inspection projects and communicate with clients.
• Compute monthly estimates of work completed and submit estimates for payment.
• Candidate will supervise 0-5 inspectors and carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. 
• Responsibilities include marketing, interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing and resolving problems.
• Coordinate and perform field inspections, evaluate bridge conditions and write reports, identify maintenance needs, properly code the structure inspections in the owner’s bridge management system and ensure timely submission of inspection documents.
• Candidate will use hand tools, ladders, under-bridge inspection vehicles, and other equipment necessary for the inspection of on-system and off-system bridges, inspection for all bridge types including culverts, pre-stressed beam bridges, cast-in-place concrete bridges, steel girder bridges, steel truss bridges, and timber bridges.
• Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping to address some of our nation’s most critical infrastructure challenges while building the future of our organization!

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of Bridge Inspection experience and proficiency with FDOT bridge inspections.
• Qualified Team Lead with FDOT.
• Has successfully completed National Highway Institute (NHI) training course # 130055, “Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges”.
• Has successfully completed NHI training course # 130053 “Bridge Inspection Refresher Training” within the past 5 years, if course # 130055 noted above was taken more than 5 years ago.
• Some Project Management experience
• Valid U.S. Driver’s license
• Strong attention to detail and ability to self-start
• Excellent external and internal, oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and BlueBeam
• Strong leadership skills; including maintaining internal and external relationships
• Ability to work in an outdoor environment for extended periods. Work performed from within lane closures, ground, ladders, boats, man-lifts, or under bridge inspection equipment.
• Willingness to travel in state and out of state, overnight stays may be required (all costs reimbursed). 

Optional but Bonus Points:

• Active Professional Engineer license in the state of Florida
• Project Management experience with FDOT
• Has successfully completed NHI training course # 130078, “Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges” (now known as Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NSTMs)).
• Bridge Load Rating or Design Experience
• National certification as a tunnel inspection team leader
• SPRAT certification
• Underwater inspection experience (ACDI certification)

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $104,980 to $163,949. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting.  Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.

 

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Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a