Bridge Inspection Team Lead
Listed on 2026-08-20
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Engineering
Civil Engineering, Environmental Compliance & Protection
GFT
is seeking a
Bridge Inspection Team Leader
to join our Transportation group inFort Lauderdale, FL . This role requires regular attendance at ourFort Lauderdale, FL office.
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Our Fort Lauderdaleofficeshasan immediate opening for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader,with a Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) licencse.
The successful candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for leading thefieldinspection and completion of the inspection reports for routine and complex bridge sand ancillary structureslocated throughout
Florida. Field assignments may involve travel within the continental United States. No relocationassistanceprovided.
- Reviewpreviousinspection reports and information
- Schedule and coordinate field operations with subcontractors
- Perform field inspection of Fixed and Movable Bridges and Ancillary structures.
- Assign and lead team members in field and office tasks
- Identify critical findings during field inspection
- Document inspection findings including the use of digital photography
- Operate inspection equipment such as bucket trucks, manlift andunderbridgeinspection vehicles
- Climb ladders, supervise traffic controlset-upsand perform other work in support of inspection activities
- Prepare and reviewinspection reports,evaluation sand recommendations
- Other duties may be assigned as needed
- Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems,seeksto learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
- NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification.
- 3-5 years of related Bridge Inspection experience.
- Successful completion of NHI required training:
Safety Inspection of in-service bridges (NHI 130055). - Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
- Strong technical writing skills
- Physically capable of performing continuous field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
- Valid Driver’s License
- Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems,seeksto learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
- Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity andvaluesequity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities thatGFTserves.
- Successful completion of NHI Training:
Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NHI 130078). - Successful completion of NHI Training:
- Experience with NCDOTWiginsandAASHTOWare Br Msoftware
- Experience with engineering design software (AutoCAD,Open Roads Designer , Micro Station, etc.)
- Load rating and design experience
- OSHA 10 HR Certification
- Experience working with state (SCDOT or NCDOT) and local transportation agencies
- Local candidates
The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $156,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location.
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.
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