Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Project Manager

Ulteig

Bridge Inspection Team Leader managing NBIS Routine, Rope Access, or Underwater inspections. Overseeing project scope, schedule, budget, and collaborating with clients and engineering teams.

Posted 5/16/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado, Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $123,600 - $160,700 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage at the project manager or deputy project manager level, performing and supervising NBIS Routine, Rope Access, or Underwater bridge inspections for our clients as a member of our bridge team.
Own scope, schedule, and budget for inspection assignments; plan multi‑day field efforts (traffic control, equipment, specialty access); coordinate with clients and owners; ensure reports meet agency/client standards and QC expectations.
Apply up-to-date, standard bridge inspection techniques to lead NBIS Routine, Rope Access, or Underwater bridge inspections and minor and ancillary structure inspections.
Provide practical rehabilitation recommendations based on the observed conditions.
Conduct load ratings based on gathered field data and as-built plans.
Perform inspections using Non-Destructive Testing and visual inspection methods using specialized access equipment.
Work closely with supervisors and guide assistant team leaders.
Prepare or QC inspection reports according to our client’s specifications.
Work closely with business and engineering staff across multiple offices and technical disciplines.
Work on projects associated with multiple State DOTs.
Travel up to 50% of each month.

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent preferred.
Civil Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or the ability to obtain one in 6 months is preferred.
Minimum 6+ years of bridge inspection experience, 8+ with project management experience is preferred.
Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) Entry Level Tender/Diver, Air Diver, or Air-Diving Supervisor certification is preferred.
Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) certification is preferred.
Successful completion of the National Highway Institute (NHI) training course #130055 "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges" or #130056 "Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers" is required.
Successful completion of the National Highway Institute (NHI) training course # 130078 "Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges" is preferred.
Successful completion of the National Highway Institute (NHI) training course # 130091 "Underwater Bridge Inspection" is preferred.
Ability to lead and manage others in the field with minimal oversight.
Experience using Non-Destructive Testing methods is preferred.
Exposure to UAS or confined space is preferred.
Working knowledge of bridge inspection methods and procedures.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible Workplace
Employee Ownership
Competitive Pay
Comprehensive Benefits Package
Collaborative Environment
Innovative Culture

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Hard Skills & Tools

bridge inspectionNon-Destructive Testingload ratingstraffic controlspecialty accessvisual inspection methodsrehabilitation recommendationsfield data analysisproject managementengineering principles

Soft Skills

leadershipteam managementcommunicationcoordinationproblem-solvingattention to detailclient relationsorganizational skillssupervisory skillscollaboration

Certifications

Civil Professional Engineer (PE)ADCI Entry Level Tender/DiverADCI Air DiverADCI Air-Diving SupervisorSPRAT certificationNHI course #130055NHI course #130056NHI course #130078NHI course #130091