Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Manager

VHB; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class benefits

Meaningful work on complex projects

Learning and development support

Job summary

VHB is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Manager in Wethersfield, CT, to lead and expand their bridge inspection practice. Responsibilities include supervising a skilled team, planning and executing inspections, and collaborating with senior leadership on complex bridge design projects.

Ideal candidates will bring 8+ years of experience in bridge inspection, along with a B.S. in Civil Engineering. The position offers a flexible hybrid work environment and attractive compensation based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of bridge inspection experience.
• Completion of NHI/FHWA courses preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of bridge inspectors overseeing quality and training.
• Plan and conduct inspections of various structures.
• Mentor junior staff and manage inspection equipment.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Proactive attitude

Ability to work at heights

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

Job description

Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Manager

Hybrid – flexible location.

Overview

Responsible for the leadership and expansion of VHB’s bridge inspection practice across our footprint. The role involves planning and executing bridge inspections, managing a skilled team, ensuring quality, and collaborating with senior leadership to grow the practice. Successful candidates may also engage in complex bridge design and load‑rating work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of bridge inspectors, overseeing quality, procedures, workload, and training.
• Strategize team development and growth in partnership with senior leadership.
• Prepare proposals for new inspection contracts in collaboration with the marketing team.
• Plan and perform structural inspections of highway, railroad bridges, culverts, ancillary structures, and buildings in compliance with NHI and AREMA Standards.
• Review inspection report narratives, sketches, photos, and basic repair/rehabilitation cost estimates for quality.
• Manage inspection equipment and budget to outfit teams with current gear.
• Mentor junior staff and support the expansion of the inspection practice across VHB.

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces, and adjacent to live highway or railroad traffic.
• Familiarity with MBTA, MassDOT, AASHTO, and AREMA inspection requirements.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Enthusiasm to learn, seek opportunities, and take responsibility.
• Willingness to work overnight and in challenging access situations.
• Experience with vertical lift equipment, under‑bridge inspection trucks, and rope access credentials is a plus.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of bridge inspection experience.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred).
• Completion of the NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges course preferred.
• Completion of the NHI/FHWA Fracture Critical (NSTM) course preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.

Salary

Boston/Watertown, MA: $115,000–170,000. Worcester, MA: $110,000–165,000 (final compensation based on qualifications).

Benefits & Development

• Meaningful work on complex projects with community impact.
• Collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success.
• Support to grow skills and lead through change.
• Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies.
• Best‑in‑class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.