Bridge Inspection Team Lead

Job Description

WHAT WE DO:

Founded in 1956, Dunaway is a multidisciplinary professional services firm offering Survey, Civil and Structural Engineering, Planning + Landscape Architecture, and Construction Inspection Services (CIS), in addition to Environmental and Geographic Information Systems (GIS), SUE (Subsurface Utility Engineering), and ROW (Right-of-Way) services.

For over seventy years, Dunaway has been a trusted client advisor, committed to improving lives in the communities we serve. Supported by a team of 370+ professionals with eight offices across Texas, including Fort Worth, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Farmersville, Houston, and Midland.

WHO WE ARE:

The Dunaway Difference is our three foundational components (represented by the waves in our logo):
Core Values, One Heart and Profitable Growth. The combination of these three pillars creates a feeling and experience that is uniquely Dunaway.

One heart, all rowing in the same direction in unison together, while continuously seeking to exemplify our core values of Integrity, Respect, Honesty, Technical Excellence, Attitude of Service, Sense of Urgency and Responsiveness in everything we do.

Just like a crew race, we always look forward with the finish line in mind. Because when we win, our employees do too. Through our profitable growth, we provide opportunities, such as Profit‑sharing, career advancement, and stability – just to name a few. These are just some of the reasons we were just named a Top Firm to Work for by Zweig!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: As the Team Leader – Bridge Inspections, you’ll lead and coordinate bridge inspection activities within your assigned district or division. Working under general guidance from the Bridge Inspection Program Manager, District Bridge Engineer, or District Engineer, you’ll oversee inspection planning, execution, documentation, and follow‑up actions to ensure compliance with FHWA and TxDOT standards. This role plays a critical part in protecting the safety, integrity, and long‑term performance of bridge infrastructure through accurate evaluations, sound engineering judgment, and effective team leadership.

This position is remote, with a strong preference for candidates located in the Austin or Dallas‑Fort Worth area.

Once selected to join our team, you will:

• Lead bridge inspection teams performing routine, special, and emergency inspections in accordance with the FHWA Bridge Inspector’s Reference Manual and TxDOT Bridge Inspection Manual
• Plan, coordinate, and manage the district bridge inspection program to ensure inspections are completed on schedule and in full regulatory compliance
• Review, approve, and maintain inspection reports, condition ratings, photographs, and data within TxDOT bridge management systems
• Evaluate bridge conditions, identify deficiencies, and recommend repairs, load restrictions, or other corrective actions
• Conduct immediate inspections of damaged bridges and recommend temporary or permanent repairs or closures when necessary
• Develop and implement bridge maintenance and repair programs based on inspection findings
• Coordinate load posting activities and follow‑up actions with TxDOT maintenance staff and local governments
• Perform quality control reviews of inspection work completed by staff and consultants to ensure adherence to TxDOT and FHWA standards
• Monitor consultant inspection contracts, including performance, deliverables, billing documentation, and overall contract compliance
• Research plans, as‑built drawings, and historical inspection data to prepare for routine, underwater, NSTM, and complex inspections
• Perform or oversee underwater and NSTM inspections (as qualified), maintaining compliance with required training and safety standards
• Track critical findings, scour documentation, and maintenance follow‑ups to ensure timely resolution
• Support bridge replacement and rehabilitation planning by evaluating deterioration and assisting with capital improvement prioritization
• Collaborate with design, maintenance, and construction teams to integrate new structures into the bridge inventory
• Ensure all inspection activities comply with OSHA regulations, TxDOT safety policies, and…