Remote National Bridge Inspection Practice Leader

Garver; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job description

Careers - National Bridge Inspection Practice Leader - REMOTE

Are you a proven leader in bridge inspection with a passion for delivering safe, reliable infrastructure? Garver is seeking a National Bridge Inspection Practice Leader to lead and grow our bridge inspection practice. This role combines technical expertise with strategic leadership, offering the opportunity to lead and build a dynamic team, manage key client relationships, and oversee a portfolio of profitable inspection projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic plan for bridge inspection services.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage a high‑performing inspection team.
• Foster collaboration across design, inspection, and specialized service teams.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships with DOTs and municipalities.
• Lead proposal development, interviews, and presentations.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities for inspection and related services.
• Oversee and manage bridge inspection projects to SNBI and state‑specific standards.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate field operations, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Serve as a technical advisor for inspections, load ratings, and rehabilitation projects.
• Provide guidance on inspection methodologies, reporting, and data management.
• Support integration of advanced tools and technologies in inspection workflows.

Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Completion of NHI Course No. 130055 (Safety Inspection of In‑Service Bridges) and refresher course 130053.
• 10+ years of experience in bridge inspection, with at least 5 years in a leadership or project management role; qualify as a Bridge Inspection program manager.
• Strong knowledge of SNBI standards, AASHTO guidelines, and DOT processes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a proven ability to develop and manage teams.
• Experience preparing scopes, budgets, and schedules for inspection projects.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• NHI Courses: 130078 (Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members), 130091 (Underwater Bridge Inspection).
• Experience with InspectX, AssetWise, AASHTOWare Bridge Management (BrM), and MicroStation.
• Familiarity with asset management software and 3D modeling tools.
• Previous experience leading inspection programs for DOTs or large municipalities.
• Perform load ratings and rehabilitation design using modern engineering tools and best practices.

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