Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Volkert is searching for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to join our Mid Atlantic team located in our Northern Virginia or Maryland office.

What you’ll be doing:

• Performing on-site safety inspections of bridges and culverts
• Leading a team of inspectors in the field during inspections
• Scheduling and coordinating inspections, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, maintenance of traffic
• Operating access equipment and other equipment to perform inspections
• Reviewing and updating Bridge Inspection reports
• Developing repair recommendations
• Reviewing structural analysis data

What you need to have:

• The successful candidate will have experience in conducting field inspections and preparing inspection reports. Candidates should possess a strong working knowledge of NBIS and have advanced writing and communication skills.
• NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course with Refresher Training within the last 5 years
• Minimum of 5+ years of experience in Bridge Inspections with a minimum of 1 year service as a qualified NBIS Team Leader
• 50% Local In-State Travel required
• Strong writing and communication skills
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office
• NHI Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges and Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures Courses preferred but not required
• EIT or P.E. license preferred but not required
• Characteristics of a successful Volkert team member:
  1. Be a brand ambassador for the company who engages in diversity and inclusion,
  2. Be self-motivated to meet individual goals and maintain accountability in a team environment
  3. Exercise initiative and independent judgement in the solution of work problems
  4. Be able to communicate effectively- verbal and written
  5. Be able to multi-task in a team environment

Volkert Perks:

• We offer a hybrid workplace which includes remote, hybrid, and in-office positions
• Competitive compensation
• Flexibility and a positive work/life balance
• Challenging and innovative projects
• Employee referral program
• Professional development
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• 401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matching
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Employer-Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Employer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• Wellness incentives
• Additional voluntary benefits

The words from our Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Thomas A. Hand, PE, capture best how you can make an impact while working for Volkert.

“For nearly a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life. With our commitment to employee ownership and sustainable growth, you can build a career here that really makes a difference.”

– Thomas A. Hand, PE, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer

Volkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.

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