Bridge Inspection Project Manager

GFT is seeking a Bridge Inspection Project Manager  to join our Transportation group in Tampa, FL. This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at our Tampa, FL office.

Working on the Transportation team at  GFT offers the opportunity to engage in transformative projects that enhance transportation infrastructure and improve community connectivity. Whether working on highways and bridges or traffic engineering, our team excels in resilient, sustainable design and construction, delivering innovative solutions that address the complexities of modern, multimodal roadway systems and ensure safe, efficient, and reliable travel for all​. Explore some of our signature Transportation projects here.

What you’ll be challenged to do: Our Tampa, Fl office GFT is seeking an emerging or established engineering leader with experience in bridge inspection and project management. This role will be responsible for leading the field inspection and completion of inspection reports for routine and complex bridges located throughout Florida DOT Districts 1 and 7. Additional duties may include performance of structural design/analysis; the preparation of bridge load rating reports; and the preparation of construction documents, project specifications and quantity/cost estimates. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs, including oversight of entry-level staff engineers and attending client meetings. Field assignments may involve travel within the continental United States. No relocation assistance provided.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:  

• Project Leadership
• Perform project management and engineering tasks related to the management and completion of tasks related to the FDOT bridge inspection program, managing a diverse team of subconsultants.
• Oversee preparation of inspection schedules, review of inspection reports, and other functions necessary to coordinate all aspects of the project.
• Attend meetings and interaction with clients. Effective written and oral communication skills are imperative.
• Oversee project delivery by providing direction and oversight to project team members for the completion of field inspections, report development, work order recommendations, and work order issuance.
• Communicate timely and effectively with Florida Area leadership.
• Oversee Team Members
• Support and develop team members
• Schedule regular status meetings / in-person meetings with team members

• Regularly reviewing schedules to prevent delinquent inspections and report submittals.
• Develop/Manage labor projections for the team

• Facilitate resourcing for the team
• Review/Oversee project budgets
• QA/QC – Work with team members to ensure quality expectations are being met.
• Develop contingency and team member transitions plans, identify successors and provide mentorship. 
• Employee Management
• Ensure focus on creating a work environment that retains top talent, creates development opportunities for employees, communicates performance concerns, mentors, supports positive morale, and strategically acquires new talent.
• Team Emergency Response
• Perform follow-up on-site reviews of critical findings when needed.
• Coordinate client requests for urgent and emergency response, including providing on-site expertise at damaged structures to facilitate FDOT decision-making to close bridges or adjust traffic control to maintain traffic to the extent possible. It is anticipated that the Bridge Inspection Project Manager will be the primary responder to these situations.
• Work with the inspection team to provide hurricane response, including coordination and scheduling of teams.
• Coordination with others
• Work with Division Leader to ensure optimal utilization / workload by sharing work as necessary across multiple teams.

• Technical Expertise:
  • Serve as Confirming Engineer to sign and seal final inspection reports, when needed.
  • Participate in FDOT Feasible Action Review Committee meetings, providing technical assistance for the asset manager and FDOT to determine work orders to issue and identify candidates for FDOT’s bridge repair program.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from a 4-yr accredited college or university.
• Registered as a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida, or ability to obtain within 3 months
• 15 years of related Bridge Inspection experience.
• Qualifications to be a team leader per the National Bridge Inspection Standards.

• Completion of FHWA-NHI-130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges, with refreshers to maintain current approved status
• Experience leading a team.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong technical writing skills
• Valid Driver’s License
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What we prefer you bring: 

• Successful completion of NHI Training: Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NHI 130078), Underwater Bridge Inspection (NHI 130091), and Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures (NHI 130087)
• Experience with FDOT’s AASHTOWare BrM software
• Load rating and repair design experience
• Experience working with state (FDOT) and local transportation agencies
• Local candidates

Compensation:

The salary range for this role is $80 to $120 per hour, determined by years of experience.

Featured Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships – that’s why we’re the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry’s brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century’s experience, together we’re building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives. GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives™ is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans’ status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions. 

Location:  Tampa, FL Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Employment Status: Full-Time

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