Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Bridge Inspection Team LeaderAre we the road to your future?We are currently searching for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader to support our Gulf Region located in Brentwood, Chattanooga, or Knoxville, TN.To be considered for this position, applicants must have, at minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.What You'll Be Doing:Performing on-site safety inspections of bridges and culvertsLeading a team of inspectors in the field during inspectionsScheduling and coordinating inspections, personnel, vendors, stakeholders, maintenance of trafficOperating access equipment and other equipment to perform inspectionsReviewing and updating bridge inspection reportsDeveloping repair recommendationsReviewing structural analysis dataWhat You Need To 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 yearsMinimum of 5+ years of experience in bridge inspections with a minimum of 1 year service as a qualified NBIS Team Leader50% Local In-State Travel requiredStrong writing and communication skillsBasic knowledge of Microsoft OfficeAbility to pass a pre-employment drug screening to ensure a safe and productive work environment. Volkert adheres to federal guidelines, which may include testing for substances such as marijuana. Please note that federal regulations may differ from state-specific guidelinesValid driver's license and a satisfactory motor vehicle report (MVR) Bonus points if you have:Knowledge of TDOT's bridge inspection processNHI Fracture Critical Inpsection Techniques for Steel Bridges and Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures CoursesWhy Volkert?Volkert is employee owned and a Top 100 design firm, committed to providing clients with creative solutions for sustainability, including improvements to infrastructure, the environment, and natural resources. Founded in 1925, Volkert is celebrating a century of serving our employees, clients, partners, and communities.Key Benefits:Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)Medical, Dental, & Vision401(k) retirement savings plan + employer matchingPaid Time Off (PTO) and holidaysEmployer-Paid Life/AD&D insuranceEmployer-Paid short-term disability and long-term disabilityWellness incentivesStudent Debt Retirement MatchAdditional voluntary benefitsThe 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 a century, Volkert has done meaningful work that improves our infrastructure and quality of life throughout our communities. We are proud of our one-hundred-year legacy and humbled by the opportunities ahead of us as we look forward to our next century of service. 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 OfficerEOE-Race/Sex/Vets/DisabledVolkert does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies or fee-based recruitment services.