Bridge Inspection Team Lead — NBIS & Field Leadership

Volkert, Inc.; Tennessee; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

PTO and holidays

Life/AD&D insurance

Job summary

Volkert, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support our Tennessee operations in Brentwood, Chattanooga, or Knoxville. You will lead field inspections, ensure NBIS compliance, and oversee day-to-day activities of a team of inspectors.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years in bridge inspections, NBIS knowledge, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Local travel is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in bridge inspections with NBIS expertise.
• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course with refresher within last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Performing on-site safety inspections of bridges and culverts.
• Leading a team of inspectors in the field during inspections.
• Scheduling and coordinating inspections, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, maintenance of traffic.
• Operating access equipment and other equipment to perform inspections.
• Reviewing and updating bridge inspection reports.
• Developing repair recommendations.
• Reviewing structural analysis data.

Skills

Bridge inspections experience

NBIS knowledge

Advanced writing & communication

In-state travel 50%

Pre-employment drug screening

Driver’s license/MVR

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course (Refresher within 5 years)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Volkert, Inc. is seeking an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support our Tennessee operations in Brentwood, Chattanooga, or Knoxville. You will lead field inspections, ensure NBIS compliance, and oversee day-to-day activities of a team of inspectors.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, 5+ years in bridge inspections, NBIS knowledge, strong writing and communication skills, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Local travel is required.