Bridge Inspection Team Leader

Bridge Inspection Team Leader
ms consultants, inc.
Raleigh, NC or Columbia/Charleston, SC

We are seeking an experienced NBIS certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Candidates in South Carolina will be considered for full remote if located in the Charleston or Columbia areas.  The successful candidate will work with the project manager to provide high quality inspection and reporting services.  Primary duties will be initially focused in North Carolina and South Carolina; and will include additional Southeast states and clients as we expand into new locations.

About the North Carolina Bridge Group
Our Raleigh Bridge Group is one of the fastest growing groups in our firm with opportunities for continued development and career advancement. Our current NC projects include:

• Numerous Bridge Replacement Projects for NCDOT statewide
• NCDOT Statewide NBIS Bridge & Culvert Inspections
• SCDOT District 6 NBIS Bridge & Culvert Inspections
• Planning and Design Limited Services Agreement with all NCDOT Divisions for review and design work
• NCDOT Feasibility Unit Limited Services Agreement with various task orders

What You Will Do:

• Perform safety inspections of assigned structures, prepare/review reports to ensure all client requirements are met,
• Assist the Project Manager in the day-to-day operations of the NBIS Inspection contracts to include scheduling, logistics, and required monthly notifications to the clients.
• Mentor staff which may include providing general instruction, assigning, and reviewing work, coaching, and training, providing guidance and instruction in the proper and most efficient methods of accomplishing tasks,
• Perform other responsibilities as required or assigned.

What You'll Bring:

We are looking for someone who is committed to building a career at ms with a willingness to continue to grow and develop.  Specific requirements include:

• A strong work ethic with the ability to self-motivate, work independently, and maintain a high degree of efficiency working remotely,
• Current qualification and experience under the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS),
• BSCE from an ABET accredited college/university or related is preferred
• Successful completion of the following National Highway Institute (NHI) courses:
  • Or 130056 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers,
• 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges,
• 130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training (as required to be current),
• Thorough knowledge of bridge inspection methods and procedures, and inspection reporting procedures,
• Travel on short notice and for several weeks per month as needed,
• Physical ability to traverse steep embankments, work within confined spaces and at height, withstand working in extreme weather conditions,
• Lift/carry up to 100 pounds on uneven terrain,
• Possess a valid Driver License and acceptable MVR,
• Current approval by NCDOT as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader (preferred),
• Experience with NCDOT WIGINS software (preferred),
• Experience with BrM (AASHTOWare Bridge  Management) (preferred).
• Experience with non-destructive testing methods.  Certification through ASNT (NDT Level II preferred)
• Successful completion of additional FHWA-NHI coursework (recommended):
• 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges,
• 130087 Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures,
• 135047 Stream Stability and Scour at Highway Bridges for Bridge Inspectors

Why Choose ms consultants? 

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning, and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holidays. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select positions, depending on the role and work requirement.

Our Mission:  

By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.

Our Vision:  

Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values:  

We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.

The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and take action against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.

ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.