Bridge Inspection Team Lead

Gannett Fleming, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits and insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development opportunities

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to guide field inspections and oversee report completion for bridges across Florida. The role requires NBIS leadership and a CBI license with travel within the continental US.

Expect coordination with subcontractors, site safety, and rigorous documentation. The ideal candidate will lead field teams, perform inspections using standard equipment, and produce detailed inspection reports and recommendations, supported

Qualifications

• NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification required.
• 3–5 years of bridge inspection experience.
• Completion of NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of in-service bridges.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel for field work.
• Proficiency with MS Office and strong technical writing.
• Ability to travel within the continental United States.

Responsibilities

• Review previous inspection reports and information.
• Schedule and coordinate field operations with subcontractors.
• Perform field inspection of fixed and movable bridges and ancillary structures.
• Lead team members in field and office tasks.
• Identify critical findings during field inspections.
• Document inspection findings with digital photography.
• Operate inspection equipment (bucket trucks, manlifts, underbridge inspection vehicles).
• Climb ladders, supervise traffic control setups, and perform related duties.
• Prepare and review inspection reports, evaluations, and recommendations.

Skills

Team leadership

Field inspection

Technical writing

Problem solving

Education

NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification

NHI 130055 Safety Inspection of in-service bridges

Valid driver’s license

Tools

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

MS Office

Job description

GFTis seeking aBridge Inspection Team Leaderto join our Transportation group inFort Lauderdale, FL . This rolerequires regular attendance at ourFort Lauderdale, FL office.

Working on the Transportation team atGFT.Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do:

OurFort Lauderdaleofficeshasan immediate opening for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader,with a Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI)licencse.The successful candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for leading thefieldinspection and completion of the inspection reports for routine and complex bridgesand ancillary structureslocated throughoutFlorida. Field assignments may involve travel within the continental United States. No relocationassistanceprovided.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Reviewpreviousinspection reports and information
• Schedule and coordinate field operations with subcontractors
• Perform field inspection ofFixed and Movable Bridges and Ancillary structures.
• Assign and lead team members in field and office tasks
• Identifycritical findings during field inspection
• Document inspection findings including the use of digital photography
• Operate inspection equipment such as bucket trucks, manlift andunderbridgeinspection vehicles
• Climb ladders, supervise traffic controlset-upsand perform other work in support of inspection activities
• Prepareand reviewinspection reports,evaluationsand recommendations
• Other duties may be assigned as needed
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems,seeksto learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What you will bring to our firm:

• NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification.
• 3-5 years of related Bridge Inspection experience.
• Successful completion of NHI required training: Safety Inspection of in-service bridges (NHI 130055).
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong technical writing skills
• Physically capable of performing continuous field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems,seeksto learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity andvaluesequity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities thatGFTserves.

What we prefer you bring:

• Successful completion of NHI Training: Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NHI 130078).
• Successful completion of NHI Training:
• Experience with NCDOTWiginsandAASHTOWareBrMsoftware
• Experience with engineering design software (AutoCAD,OpenRoadsDesigner, MicroStation, etc.)
• Load rating and design experience
• OSHA 10 HR Certification
• Experience working with state (SCDOT or NCDOT) and local transportation agencies
• Local candidates

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $156,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.

Featured Benefits:

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location:Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

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Applicants in the City of San Francisco- Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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