Director - Transportation (Bridge Inspection)
POSITION OVERVIEW
As a Director at LJA Transportation, you will be responsible for leading and shaping the growth of LJA’s Bridge Inspection Program. You will collaborate with a team of professionals to support business development, marketing, and the strategic management of projects and teams to deliver best-in-class services to public agencies. In this role, you will set the tone for a strong culture of safety, ensure technical excellence, optimize resources, and mentor staff to reach their full potential. You will serve as a key driver in expanding LJA’s bridge inspection program.
TYPICAL DAY
- Serving as technical resource for bridge inspections
- Establishing, documenting, and implementing bridge inspection procedures and quality control practices for bridge inspections
- Developing, training, and leading inspection staff
- Serving as Project Manager for identified contracts and pursuits
- Managing, scheduling and performing bridge inspections
- Preparing and reviewing bridge inspection reports
- Performing or checking load ratings
- Supporting business development efforts
- Serving as a key driver in expanding LJA’s bridge inspection program
REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering
- Licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas
- Qualified Bridge Inspection Team Lead in the State of Texas
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 12+ years of progressive structural engineering experience
- 7+ years of NBIS bridge inspection experience. Experience performing bridge inspections in Texas is desired
- Recent experience with National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and Specifications for National Bridge Inspection (SNBI)
- Current on NBIS Requirements to Serve as a Qualified Team Lead
- Proven leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities, with strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills
- Proficiency with load ratings and load rating software
IDEALLY, YOU SHOULD ALSO HAVE
- Strong attention to detail, exceptional work ethic, and proven ability to mentor others
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
LEVEL UP WITH LJA
At LJA, we’re 100% employee-owned. This drives results, rewards ambition and supports long-term success for every team member. With almost 100 locations and 3,000+ employee-owners (and growing), we’re building something big! We want you to be part of it. Your future grows here.
- Generous Time Off: PTO, paid holidays, and a full office closure between Christmas and New Year’s.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple plan options for health, dental, and pets. Along with mental health support.
- Family Support: Paid maternity and parental leave to help you focus on what matters most.
- Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and in-house courses provided by our Learning and Development team.
- Referral Bonuses: Know great talent? Get rewarded for helping us grow.
- Community Impact: Company-sponsored volunteer days and philanthropic initiatives.
- Career Growth: Great internal mobility opportunities to advance your career.
- Fun Culture: LJA social events, employee sports teams, bring your kid to work day, etc.