Bridge Inspection Project Manager

For more than a century, Burgess & Niple has helped communities strengthen the infrastructure that supports everyday life. Our teams combine technical expertise with a commitment to improving quality of life, safety and sustainability. At B&N, that legacy shapes meaningful careers. You will collaborate on projects that make a difference, grow alongside experienced teams and contribute to work that has lasting impact.

Lead critical bridge inspection projects that keep communities connected and safe as Bridge Inspection Project Manager in Arizona. This role goes beyond traditional project management; you'll combine hands-on bridge inspection expertise with strategic leadership, managing diverse contracts from simple span structures to complex long-span bridges while building strong client partnerships and mentoring high-performing teams. You'll take full ownership of projects that meet rigorous NBIS standards and SNBI requirements, drive business development, and make a measurable impact on infrastructure that serves millions.

What You'll Do

• Lead bridge inspection projects for local municipalities, ADOT, and other transportation agencies
• Develop, monitor, and maintain project costs, milestones, and deliverables
• Ensure compliance with safety and regulatory permitting requirements
• Develop and track client proposals including scope development, technical and price proposals, and letters-of-interest
• Identifies new markets, develops leads & opportunities, performs business development activities, and pursues new geographies across the desert southwest 
• Develop and/or strengthen relationships with potential clients and teaming partners
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of applicable Codes and Standards for bridge inspection and assessment
• Champion quality assurance and quality control processes to ensure accurate, reliable inspection deliverables
• Prepare budgets, schedules, and risk assessments while identifying potential project challenges.
• Foster strong collaboration and professional development within your team
• Mentor and develop early career bridge inspectors 

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
• Professional Engineer (PE) in AZ, or eligibility for reciprocal licensure within 6 months 
• 8+ years of bridge inspection experience with demonstrated project and staff management capabilities
• Proficiency with AASHTOWare BrM 
• Strong understanding of NBIS (National Bridge Inspection Standards), SNBI (Specifications for the National Bridge Inventory), and AASHTO guidelines
• 2-week NHI/FHWA Bridge Inspection certification, NSTM/FC NHI/FHWA certification, SPRAT or IRATA rope access certification, and NHI Tunnel inspection certification are all desired
• Adaptable and self-motivated with an entrepreneurial mindset as well as a proactive approach to problem solving
• Servant leader committed to fostering collaboration, innovation, and excellence while developing others

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