Chief of Bridges and Structures (NCS) - Department of Transportation

Baltimore Convention Center; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 117,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

FSA

Job summary

The City of Baltimore Department of Transportation seeks a Chief of Bridges and Structures to guide the city's bridge and transportation structures program. You will manage planning, design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation of City-owned bridges and related infrastructure, including pedestrian facilities and retaining walls.

This role requires extensive project delivery experience, knowledge of federal funding, and the ability to manage complex programs from planning

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead complex bridge and structural projects including planning, design, procurement, and construction.
• Experience managing design contracts, budgets, schedules, and consultant teams.
• Knowledge of Complete Streets and multimodal transportation planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead bridge and structural projects from planning through construction with accountability for scope, budget, and schedule.
• Develop multi-year capital programs using inspection data and transportation plans.
• Oversee coordination with FHWA, MDOT SHA, and other agencies on federal funding and compliance.
• Evaluate alternative delivery methods (e.g., Design-Build, CMAR) to accelerate delivery.

Skills

Project management

Bridge engineering

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in civil engineering

Job description

Chief of Bridges and Structures (NCS) - Department of Transportation# The City of Baltimore Job Opportunities## Chief of Bridges and Structures (NCS) - Department of TransportationApply: Charles L. Benton, Jr. Building: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: End Date: December 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply): R0020273**THIS IS A NON-CIVIL SERVICE POSITION** ***Salary Range:******$117,119.00 - $193,172.00 Annually*** ***Starting Pay:******$155,145.50 Annually*****Get to Know Us**Welcome to the City of Baltimore! Experience the reward of a fulfilling career and enjoy the added element of excitement in a vibrant, diverse atmosphere. The City of Baltimore offers limitless opportunities to help drive social impact, both on the job and in the community, while serving its citizens. Join us in making Baltimore a great place to live and work. In the City of Baltimore, we hire great people and provide them with the skills and opportunities to grow toward their career aspirations. If you are looking for a career change or are interested in learning more, explore our opportunities and benefits programs. We are excited to have you as a part of the City of Baltimore Team! The city offers medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, optional life, AD&D, and FSA plans. This office also supplies wellness programs, support groups, and workshops. You can learn about our benefitshere*:* https://humanresources.baltimorecity.gov/hr-divisions/benefits**Job Summary**The Baltimore City Department of Transportation (BCDOT) is seeking a Chief of Bridges and Structures to lead the City's bridge and structural infrastructure program. Reporting to the Chief of Transportation Engineering and Construction, this position oversees the planning, design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation of City-owned bridges and transportation structures, including pedestrian bridges, retaining walls, culverts, tunnels, and related infrastructure. The Chief will manage a portfolio of capital projects, oversee engineering and construction contracts, establish infrastructure investment priorities, and ensure projects are delivered on schedule and within budget. The position requires strong project delivery experience, knowledge of federal transportation funding requirements, and the ability to manage complex infrastructure projects from planning through construction.**Essential Functions*** Capital Project Delivery: Lead bridge and structural infrastructure projects from planning and design through procurement and construction, with responsibility for schedules, budgets, and successful delivery. Incorporate Complete Streets principles into bridge rehabilitation and replacement projects, including retrofitting existing structures to improve pedestrian and bicycle access, safety, and connectivity.* Capital Program Development: Utilize data obtained from bridge inspection reports, transportation plans, and City initiatives to develop a multi-year capital program for bridge rehabilitations and replacements.* Federal Funding: Oversee federally funded transportation projects, including coordination with FHWA and MDOT SHA, compliance with federal-aid requirements, grant administration, and reimbursement.* Alternative Delivery: Evaluate and implement project delivery methods, including Design-Build and Construction Manager at Risk (CMAR), to accelerate delivery, manage costs, and improve construction outcomes.* Bridge Inspection and Asset Management: Oversee bridge inspection, load rating, maintenance, and asset management programs. Translate inspection findings into prioritized maintenance and capital projects, establish performance measures, and reduce the backlog of deficient structures.* Emergency Response: Direct engineering and operational responses to bridge strikes, structural failures, emergency closures, and other incidents requiring immediate assessment, stabilization, repair, or replacement.* Contract and Consultant Management: Direct engineering consultants, construction contractors, and construction management teams. Oversee contract performance, quality assurance, project budgets, and schedules.* Division Leadership: Manage division staff, operating and capital budgets, procurement activities, and coordination with other City agencies and state and federal partners.**Minimum Qualifications****Education:** Have a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Structural Engineering, or a closely related field. **AND** **Experience:** Have ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, construction, or infrastructure project delivery, including five (5) years in a supervisory or management role. **OR** **Equivalency Notes:** Have an equivalent combination of education and experience.**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities*** Demonstrated experience delivering complex bridge, structural, or transportation infrastructure projects, including management of design, construction, budgets, schedules, and consultant contracts.* Experience managing federally funded transportation projects and coordinating with FHWA, MDOT SHA, or similar agencies.* Knowledge of bridge engineering, structural inspection and maintenance, construction practices, and applicable federal and state standards.* Knowledge of Complete Streets principles, pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure design, and strategies for accommodating and prioritizing multimodal transportation on existing bridges through retrofits.* Strong leadership, project management, financial management, and communication skills. **Additional Information****Background Check**Eligible candidates under final consideration for appointment to positions identified as positions of trust will be required to complete authorization for a Criminal Background Check and/or Fingerprint screening, and must be successfully completed.**Probation**All persons, including current City employees, selected for this position must complete a 6-month mandatory probation.**Financial Disclosure***This position is required to complete a Financial Disclosure pursuant to Sections 7-7, 7-8, and 7-9 of the City Ethics Law. T*he initial financial disclosure must be submitted within 30 days of hire.Baltimore City Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to a workplace that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. The City of Baltimore prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, ancestry, creed, national origin, disability status, genetics, marital status, military service, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Applicants requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Department of Human Resources directly. Requests for accommodation should not be attached to the application.