Bridge Inspection Lead - Field Operations

GFT; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

PTO accrual

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development support

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Transportation group. This role requires regular attendance at the Fort Lauderdale office and may involve travel within Florida as part of field assignments.

The successful candidate will hold NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification, 3–5 years of related inspection experience, and complete NHI training (Safety Inspection of in-service bridges).

Qualifications

• NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification is required.
• 3–5 years of related bridge inspection experience.
• Completion of NHI training: Safety Inspection of in-service bridges (NHI 130055).
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong technical writing skills and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead field inspection and oversee inspection reports for bridges and ancillary structures.
• Schedule and coordinate field operations with subcontractors.
• Perform field inspections of fixed and movable bridges and ancillary structures.
• Assign and lead team members in field and office tasks.
• Identify critical findings during field inspection and document findings with photos.
• Operate inspection equipment such as bucket trucks and underbridge inspection vehicles.
• Climb ladders, supervise traffic control setups, and support inspection activities.
• Prepare and review inspection reports, evaluations and recommendations.
• Engage with multiple perspectives to solve problems and promote peer learning.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Technical writing

Driver's license

Leadership in field teams

Field inspection coordination

Education

NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AASHTOWare BrM

NHI training courses

Job description

GFT in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Transportation group. This role requires regular attendance at the Fort Lauderdale office and may involve travel within Florida as part of field assignments.

The successful candidate will hold NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification, 3–5 years of related inspection experience, and complete NHI training (Safety Inspection of in-service bridges).