Bridge Inspection Team Lead
Bridge Inspection Lead
Central & Eastern Pennsylvania
York | Camp Hill | Allentown | Fort Washington | Philadelphia
Lead. Grow. Influence.
A nationally recognized, employee-owned engineering consulting firm is seeking a Bridge Inspection Lead to oversee and expand its bridge inspection operations across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced bridge inspection professional who wants to move beyond project execution and into a strategic leadership role. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing bridge inspection operations, leading and mentoring technical staff, cultivating client relationships, and driving continued growth with PennDOT and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission. Based on the provided job description.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and manage bridge inspection operations across Central and Eastern Pennsylvania
- Serve as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader on key assignments
- Develop and maintain relationships with PennDOT Districts, PennDOT Central Office, and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
- Oversee project delivery, staffing, workload forecasting, and resource allocation
- Mentor and develop bridge inspection professionals
- Manage departmental budgets and financial performance
- Lead proposal development, technical submissions, and pursuit strategies
- Collaborate with structural engineering teams throughout Pennsylvania
- Support business development efforts and help expand market presence
What We're Looking For
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in Pennsylvania
- Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or a related field
- 10+ years of progressive bridge inspection experience
- Strong PennDOT bridge inspection background
- Experience working with multiple PennDOT districts, Central Office, and/or the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission
- Knowledge of BMS2, BMS3, and PennDOT BAR7
- Demonstrated leadership and staff management experience
- Strong communication and client relationship skills
Preferred
- Project management experience
- Business development experience
- Supervisory experience
- Bridge design experience
Why This Opportunity Stands Out
✅ Lead one of the region's established bridge inspection programs
✅ Manage and grow a team across multiple Pennsylvania offices
✅ High visibility with PennDOT and Turnpike clients
✅ Direct influence on staffing, operations, and business development
✅ Clear path for continued advancement as the practice grows
✅ Employee-owned company with ESOP participation
✅ Strong transportation and bridge backlog
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