Lead critical bridge inspection projects that keep communities connected and safe as Bridge Inspection Project Manager in Arizona. This role goes beyond traditional project management; you'll combine hands-on bridge inspection expertise with strategic leadership, managing diverse contracts from simple span structures to complex long-span bridges while building strong client partnerships and mentoring high-performing teams. You'll take full ownership of projects that meet rigorous NBIS standards and SNBI requirements, drive business development, and make a measurable impact on infrastructure that serves millions.
What You'll Do - Lead bridge inspection projects for local municipalities, ADOT, and other transportation agencies
- Develop, monitor, and maintain project costs, milestones, and deliverables
- Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory permitting requirements
- Develop and track client proposals including scope development, technical and price proposals, and letters-of-interest
- Identifies new markets, develops leads & opportunities, performs business development activities, and pursues new geographies across the desert southwest
- Develop and/or strengthen relationships with potential clients and teaming partners
- Apply comprehensive knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards for bridge inspection and assessment
- Champion quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure accurate, reliable inspection deliverables
- Prepare budgets, schedules, and risk assessments while identifying potential project challenges.
- Foster strong collaboration and professional development within your team
- Mentor and develop early career bridge inspectors
Skills & Qualifications - Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- Professional Engineer (PE) in AZ, or eligibility for reciprocal licensure within 6 months
- 8+ years of bridge inspection experience with demonstrated project and staff management capabilities
- Proficiency with AASHTOWare BrM
- Strong understanding of NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards), SNBI (Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory), and AASHTO guidelines
- 2-week NHI/FHWA Bridge Inspection certification, NSTM/FC NHI/FHWA certification, SPRAT or IRATA rope access certification, and NHI Tunnel inspection certification are all desired
- Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
- Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others
Learn More To learn more about B&N, our culture and what we offer, visit: www.burgessniple.com/careers/perks-culture
