Area Leader

About the role

RS&H is seeking an experienced and dynamic Michigan Bridge Inspection Area Leader to support the continued growth of our national bridge inspection and preservation practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and delivery of bridge inspection programs throughout Michigan.
• Provide oversight of inspection scoping, work planning, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Partner with clients to develop technical approaches that align with NBIS requirements and support long-term asset management objectives.
• Serve as a technical leader for bridge and ancillary structure inspection and evaluation projects.
• Mentor inspection staff and promote best practices, technical excellence, and consistency across projects.
• Identify and pursue bridge inspection, preservation, asset management, and ancillary structure opportunities across Michigan.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with transportation agencies, clients, and strategic partners.
• Support proposals, interviews, pursuits, and growth initiatives that expand RS&H's market presence.
• Develop and execute strategies to grow bridge inspection services throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region.
• Identify emerging market opportunities and position RS&H to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with national teams to expand service offerings, capabilities, and technical resources.
• Serve as Project Manager and Technical Lead for major bridge inspection contracts.
• Manage project delivery, budgets, staffing, schedules, and client communication.
• Lead, mentor, and develop technical staff while fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Lead QA/QC initiatives and support the development of inspection standards, procedures, and best practices.
• Champion innovation in bridge preservation, asset management, and inspection technologies.
• Drive consistency in technical delivery, client service, and operational excellence across the region.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited university required.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license required with ability to obtain comity in additional jurisdictions as needed.
• Minimum 12 years of progressive bridge and structural inspection experience.
• Completion of NHI Bridge Safety Inspection Training.
• Demonstrated experience inspecting bridges, retaining walls, culverts, complex transportation structures, and construction engineering projects.
• Experience evaluating bridge structures and developing life-cycle maintenance and rehabilitation strategies.
• Proven experience managing and mentoring engineering and inspection staff.
• Working knowledge of AASHTO BrM, Bentley AssetWise, Microsoft 365, and transportation asset management systems.

Benefits

• Paid Vacation, Personal Time Off, and Holiday Pay
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Certification and Licensure Support

Company Information

• RS&H was founded in 1941 and provides construction management services as one of its primary business practices since 1984.
• RS&H’s Transportation-Construction Management Practice serves numerous state departments of transportation, mobility/transportation authorities, turnpike/toll authorities, rail/port authorities, municipal/county governments, and private clients throughout the United States.
• The Company is employee-owned and offers career advancement opportunities, pet insurance, cellphone stipend, and company vehicle.