Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Manager

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc.; Wethersfield (CT); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. seeks a Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Manager to oversee an expanding bridge inspection practice. The role includes leading a team of inspectors, coordinating field and office work, and interfacing with clients and authorities.

Hybrid work with flexible location is offered, with opportunities in Boston/Watertown, MA or Worcester, MA based on project needs. Ideal candidates have 8+ years in bridge inspection, a PE license, and a Civil Engineering degree.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of bridge inspection experience required.
• PE license required.
• B.S. in Civil Engineering or structural emphasis preferred.
• NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course preferred.
• NHI/FHWA Fracture Critical (NSTM) course preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a talented group bridge inspectors.
• Manage the inspection team's quality, procedures, workload, and training
• Strategize with senior leadership on the team's development and growth
• Prepare proposals for new inspection contracts with a marketing team
• Plan and perform structural inspections of bridges, culverts, and related structures
• Perform quality reviews of reports, sketches, photos, and cost estimates
• Manage inspection equipment and budget; mentor junior staff
• Contribute to growth of the inspection practice across the VHB footprint

Skills

Bridge inspection

Leadership

Communication

Team management

Safety awareness

Overnight work

Education

B.S. in Civil Engineering

PE license

Tools

NHI/FHWA courses

Job description

Bridge Inspection Team leader/Manager

Job Locations

US-MA-Watertown | US-CT-Wethersfield

ID

2025-5307

Category

Engineering

Type

Regular Full-Time

Career Stage Type

Experienced

# of Openings

1

Overview

ABOUT THE POSITION

Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Manager | Hybrid | Flexible location

VHB is offering an exciting opportunity for a Bridge Inspection Team leader/Manager to oversee and grow our bridge inspection practice within our Structures footprint. With our group rapidly expanding, this role will also provide a unique opportunity to also work on bridge design and load ratings in support of workload if desired. You will be working alongside a highly supportive leadership team with extensive inspection and design experience. Our company culture prioritizes employee retention and promotes an industry-leading work/life balance with some flexibility on office location.

VHB has been at the forefront of delivering impactful, innovative projects and have achieved significant milestones in recent years, while offering employees an industry leading workspace with exceptional benefits that have propelled us to being a consistent 'Best Place to Work'

2025 U.S. Best Managed Company - Awarded by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal.

Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB

In this position, you will serve an important role as the team leader in the planning and execution of bridge inspections while leading a team of inspection team members. Tasks would include supervising the development of field notes, assembling record documents, and generating inspection reports upon completion of the inspection. Work will also include communicating with clients, state and government agencies, and abutters to coordinate access and general inspection activities. The work would involve a mix of office and fieldwork. The ideal candidate should possess a "can-do" attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment. The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB's emerging bridge inspection practice.

Responsibilities

Manage and lead a talented group bridge inspectors.
• Manage the inspection team's quality, procedures, workload, and training
• Strategize with senior leadership on the team's development and growth
• Prepare proposals for new inspection contracts with a talented marketing team.
• Planning and performing structural inspections of highway and railroad bridges, culverts, ancillary structures, and buildings in accordance with NHI and AREMA Standards
• Performing quality reviews of bridge inspection report narratives, sketches, photos, and basic repair and rehabilitation cost estimates.
• Managing inspection equipment with a sufficient budget to properly outfit inspection teams with the latest gear
• Mentoring younger staff
• Participate in the growth of the inspection practice across the VHB footprint

Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and adjacent to live highway and railroad traffic
• Familiarity with MBTA, MassDOT, AASHTO, and AREMA inspection requirements
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility
• Ability and willingness to work overnight when required for specific access requirements on roadways and on ROW tracks.
• Experience with vertical lift equipment, under-bridge inspection trucks, and rope access credentials are a plus

Qualifications

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

Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $115,000-170,000 and the position located in Worcester, MA is $110,000-165,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.

Building what's next, together.

Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, peopledriven, futureready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.

When you join VHB, you'll find:

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

We're growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what's next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.

VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. 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.

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