Bridge Inspection Team Lead

Gannett Fleming; 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) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Incentive compensation

Job summary

GFT in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to manage field inspections, report writing and team coordination for complex bridge projects. The role requires NBIS certification, 3–5 years of experience, and willingness to travel within the continental US; relocation assistance is not provided.

The position emphasizes leadership of field operations, safety, and accurate documentation using photography and inspection equipment, with strong MS Office and technical-writing

Qualifications

• NBIS Bridge Inspector Certification required.
• 3-5 years of related bridge inspection experience.
• Successful completion of NHI training specified (130055).
• Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel).
• Strong technical writing skills and valid driver's license.
• Commitment to inclusion and diversity in the workplace.

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.
• Assign and lead team members in field and office tasks.
• Identify critical findings during field inspection.
• Document inspection findings including the use of digital photography.
• 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 multiple perspectives and encourage peer learning.

Skills

Bridge inspection

Team leadership

Technical writing

MS Office

Education

NBIS Bridge Inspector Certification

NHI Safety Inspection training (NHI 130055)

NHI Bridge Inspection Techniques (NHI 130078)

Tools

MS Office Suite

AutoCAD

OpenRoads Designer

MicroStation

AASHTOWare BrM

NCDOT Wigins

Job description

What You Will Do:

GFTis seeking aBridge Inspection Team Leaderto join our Transportation group in Fort Lauderdale, FL. This rolerquires regular attendance at our Fort Lauderdale, FL office.

Working on the Transportation team at GFT.

Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

Whatyou'llbe 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 willbe responsible forthe 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.

Education | Experience:

• 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.

Company Overview:

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.

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

Location:

Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Employment Status: Full-Time

Applicants in the County of Los Angeles-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

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.

Applicants in the State of California-Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the California Fair Chance Act.