Project Manager for In-service Bridge Inspection

Job Category: Project Management

Requisition Number: PROJE
003309

• Posted :
  October 15, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued—we support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Our Construction Engineering and Inspection team plays a critical role in turning plans into reality—safely, on time, and within budget. We understand that successful construction is a team effort, requiring close coordination between owners, engineers, and contractors. Our experts provide full-service construction administration as well as specialized inspection and testing services for a wide range of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, docks, retaining walls, sign supports, and reservoirs.

If you're a detail-oriented professional who thrives in the fast-paced, hands-on environment of construction and takes pride in delivering quality results, we invite you to join a team that’s building with purpose and precision.

Are you an experienced Certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader interested in taking the next step into team management, or a current manager looking for a new opportunity in the Pacific Northwest
? DOWL is seeking a skilled bridge inspection leader to oversee our in-service inspection portfolio.

In this role, you’ll manage bridge inspection projects for state and local agencies to ensure compliance with the National Bridge Inventory System. In addition, you’ll work with public and private clients on non NBI structures such as culverts and pedestrian bridges.

You’ll also have an opportunity to lead a variety of in-service inspection efforts across the Pacific Northwest, including port and marine structures, water and wastewater facilities, dams, and irrigation infrastructure.

At DOWL you’ll also be able to manage bridge and structural design or construction engineering management projects if that aligns with your experience and career goals.

This position offers autonomy and resources to grow our inspection services throughout the region.

The Project Manager for In-Service Bridge Inspection is responsible for winning, managing, monitoring, and delivering projects that are high-quality, profitable and result in client satisfaction. People in this position have a broad technical background across a variety of disciplines, strong communication and organizational skills, and the ability to quickly assimilate complex technical information in order to make informed decisions. The person in this position will demonstrate an advanced understanding of managing single-discipline projects, a basic understanding of managing aspects of a multidisciplinary project and learn how to fit each task together for successful marketing strategy followed by successful project delivery.

A Project Manager for In-Service Bridge Inspection must demonstrate a high level of technical proficiency along with providing trusted leadership and guidance to less experienced team members as necessary. This position requires a seller-doer mentality and includes business development, client relations, staff leadership and business management responsibilities. This role also requires excellent interpersonal skills, a strong work ethic, solid judgement, and a desire to learn and grow.

The Project Manager for In-Service Bridge Inspection is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply…