Bridge Inspection Supervisor

About the role

The Area Bridge Inspection Manager directs and oversees the bridge inspection program for the assigned inspection area. Duties include bridge inspection program planning and management, inspection quality control, and supervision of bridge inspectors. This position works closely with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager in the Bridge Bureau to help ensure that statewide goals of the bridge inspection program are met.

Responsibilities

• Directs and oversees the bridge inspection program for the assigned inspection area.
• Plans and manages the bridge inspection program.
• Ensures inspection quality control.
• Supervises bridge inspectors.
• Works closely with the Bridge Inspection Program Manager to meet statewide goals.
• Collaborates with the District Project Delivery Engineer for indirect supervision.

Requirements

• Desired Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited Engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis.
• Experience: Registration as a Professional Engineer in Montana, and 2 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 1 year of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader; or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field from an ABET accredited program, and proof of passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 4 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader; or 7 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, or 5 years of in-service bridge inspection experience and 2 years of bridge inspection related experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader; or a minimum of 1 year of supervision or leadership experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: Montana Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
• Other Qualifications: Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, or a related field from an ABET accredited Engineering program that includes civil structural engineering courses in structural analysis.
• Experience: Registration as a Professional Engineer in Montana, and 2 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 1 year of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader; or Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Technology, or a related field from an ABET accredited program, and proof of passage of the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) exam, and 4 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader; or 7 years of in-service bridge inspection experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader, or 5 years of in-service bridge inspection experience and 2 years of bridge inspection related experience with a minimum of 2 years of experience as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader; or a minimum of 1 year of supervision or leadership experience.
• Certifications/Licenses: Montana Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader.
• Other Qualifications: Graduate degrees with concentrations in structural analysis and design will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Ability to manage and coordinate bridge inspection programs.
• Knowledge of bridge inspection procedures and standards.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Culture of public service and a commitment to work/life balance.
• Potential hybrid remote work arrangement available.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Access to Montana Health Centers, low-cost clinics for state employees and their families.
• State Retirement plan and additional savings opportunities (deferred compensation).
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
• Relocation assistance may be offered to the successful candidate at the time of offer.

Pay

• $80,000 - $100,000 annually based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

• Full-time position.

Contact

To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, and all required materials before midnight on the closing date. For more information, please contact MDT People Operations Bureau.