Structural Asset and Program Manager

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WSP is initiating a search for a Structural Asset and Program Manager to provide program-level ownership and stewardship of the Illinois Tollway’s structural assets, including bridges, structural walls, overhead sign structures, plaza canopies, communication towers and other structural systems. This role will connect inspection findings, asset condition, maintenance needs, repair programming, capital planning, project scoping, and annual reporting into a coordinated structural asset management program.

This position is designed for a respected leader who combines strong technical judgment with an asset-management mindset. The successful candidate will look beyond individual inspections or projects to understand condition, risk, lifecycle needs, and investment priorities, helping the Illinois Tollway maintain structural assets in a state of good repair.

The Structural Asset and Program Manager will be supported by inspection teams, engineers, technical specialists, and subject matter experts, providing access to deep institutional knowledge and technical resources. The role requires a blend of structural engineering expertise, project management, data-informed decision-making, team management, and coordination with Illinois Tollway departments and partner agencies.

• Structural Asset Program Leadership
  Report through and work in close partnership with the GEC Trust Indenture Manager to manage inspections for structural assets.
  Provide ownership and stewardship for bridges, structural walls, overhead sign structures, plaza canopies, communication towers and other assigned structural assets from inspection and condition assessment through maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and replacement.
  Work closely with the Agency Program Manager to meet IDOT and FHWA bridge inspection and reporting requirements.
  Establish a clear, coordinated view of structural asset condition, risk, priority needs, planned work, and remaining gaps across maintenance and capital programs.
  Translate structural condition information into practical recommendations that balance operational needs and lifecycle performance.
  Coordinate structural asset priorities across inspection, design, construction, maintenance, planning, and programming stakeholders.
  Establish and maintain program governance, procedures, roles, quality expectations, and controls for structural inspection and condition‑assessment programs.
  Evaluate and improve workflows and business processes across structural asset inspections and operations.
• Inspection and Condition Assessment Coordination
  Lead and coordinate the overall inspection programs for bridges, structural walls, overhead sign structures, plaza canopies, communication towers and other structural assets, ensuring inspection cycles, assignments, deliverables, and follow‑up actions are aligned.
  Promote consistent and innovative inspection practices, documentation, engineering judgment, quality control, data entry, and escalation of urgent or high‑risk conditions.
  Confirm identified deficiencies are clearly documented, prioritized, assigned, and tracked through resolution, with appropriate interim monitoring or risk‑reduction measures are implemented.
  Coordinate with technical specialists and…