Senior Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Neel-Schaffer, Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Company Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary Life and Accidental Coverage

401(k) Retirement Plan with company-m;

Job summary

Neel-Schaffer, Inc. in Nashville seeks an experienced Senior Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join the transportation structures team. Travel may be required as project locations change.

The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of bridge inspection experience, leading field teams and delivering inspection services for transportation clients. This role involves planning inspections, supervising staff, coordinating access and traffic control, and preparing inspection documentation and reports for

Qualifications

• Fifteen+ years of bridge/transportation structure inspection experience, with lead experience on field teams.
• Must meet NBIS Team Leader qualifications and refresher requirements.
• Strong knowledge of bridge inspection procedures, deterioration mechanisms, documentation, NBIS and DOT/FHWA requirements.
• Experience leading inspection crews, coordinating traffic control and access, and maintaining safe field operations.
• Ability to review notes, photos, quantities, and reports for quality and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Plan and perform bridge inspections and supervise staff.
• Coordinate access and traffic control needs.
• Prepare and review inspection documentation and reports.
• Work with project managers and clients to deliver projects.
• Balance field and office work while ensuring safety and technical excellence.

Skills

Bridge inspection experience

Team leadership

NBIS knowledge

DOT/FHWA requirements

Inspection documentation

Travel readiness

Communication skills

Inspection tools

Valid driver's license

Education

Professional Engineer licensure

Tools

Inspection documentation tools

Basic computer applications

Job description

NASHVILLE, TN

Neel-Schaffer has an opportunity for an experienced Senior Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our growing transportation structures team. Travel may be required on a temporary basis as project locations change.

The ideal candidate will have at least fifteen years of bridge inspection experience, including demonstrated success leading field inspection teams and delivering bridge inspection services for transportation clients. This role will involve planning and performing bridge inspections, supervising staff, coordinating access and traffic control needs, preparing and reviewing inspection documentation and reports, and working closely with project managers and clients to support successful project delivery. The selected candidate should be comfortable working in both field and office settings and have strong knowledge of bridge components, deterioration mechanisms, inspection procedures, and applicable NBIS and client-specific requirements. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to meaningful infrastructure projects while helping maintain quality, safety, and technical excellence across the inspection program.

• 15+ years of bridge inspection and/or transportation structure inspection experience, with demonstrated experience leading field teams and delivering bridge inspection assignments


• Must meet or be able to meet applicable NBIS Team Leader qualifications and maintain required training and refresher requirements


• Strong working knowledge of bridge inspection procedures, structural elements, common deterioration mechanisms, documentation practices, and applicable DOT/FHWA requirements


• Experience leading inspection crews, coordinating traffic control and access needs, and maintaining a safe and efficient field operation


• Ability to review inspection notes, photographs, quantities, and reports for quality, accuracy, and completeness


• Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Proficiency with basic computer applications and inspection documentation tools


• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed for project assignments


• The following certifications are preferred:
  
  
  
  • FHWA-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training and applicable refresher training
  
  
  • State DOT bridge inspection team leader approval, where applicable
  
  
  • Nonredundant Steel Tension Member (NSTM) inspection training or certification
  
  
  • Underwater, rope access, snooper truck, or other specialized access/inspection training, as applicable
  
  
  • Professional Engineer (P.E.) licensure is a plus
  
  
  
  

Neel-Schaffer offers an excellent employee benefits package that includes:

• Health insurance, including Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options


• Prescription Drug coverage


• Dental and Vision Insurance


• Short-term and Long-term Disability


• Company Paid Life Insurance


• Voluntary Life and Accidental Insurance


• 401(k) Retirement Plan, with robust company match and investment assistance

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