Bridge Inspection Deputy Project Manager

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Bridge Inspection Deputy Project Manager to join our exceptional Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Team in Virginia!

This role can sit out of our offices in Richmond, VA, and Virginia Beach, VA.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with bridge inspection experience interested in becoming a Deputy Project Manager. At WSP, we are driven by inspiring the right people to be part of our future-focused business objectives. Our devotion to teamwork has allowed us to build communities and expand our skylines.

Be a part of a collaborative team of experts and contribute to projects that help shape our communities and our future.

Here at WSP, anything is within our reach and yours as a WSP employee. Come join us and help shape the future!

Your Impact

• Work with our Bridge & Infrastructure Inspection Managers on a variety of inspection-related projects.
• Work as a Deputy Project Manager on Bridge, Tunnel & Ancillary Inspection projects.
• Perform scheduling for multiple, concurrent inspection teams, including subconsultants.
• Obtain third-party work and right of entry permits.
• Develop subconsultant and vendor agreements and Purchase Orders.
• Work with cross-functional teams in executing project work.
• Work as an individual or as part of a cross-functional team of engineers, architects, planners, and scientific professionals to execute project work on multiple concurrent projects.
• Provide guidance and training to entry-level engineers.
• Support a variety of engineering tasks with the goal of developing technical, social, and ethical skills.
• Assist with project research, field work, and preliminary design calculations and analysis.
• Support preparation of cost proposals and scope of work documents. 
• Assist in collecting and maintaining project documentation.
• Complete training on assignment specific tasks.
• Remain current in latest structural engineering techniques and practices.
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.

Who You Are
Required Qualifications

• Nationally Certified Bridge Inspector (NCBI) certification through the successful completion of an FHWA approved comprehensive bridge inspection training course.
• 7+ years of experience in bridge, tunnel or ancillary inspection or design or other infrastructure related work.
• Proficient knowledge of structural engineering principles, practices, process, design/build, and the application to project work-related issues.
• Demonstrated interest in structures, transportation or related field and have a strong desire to advance skills related to WSP’s work and projects.
• This position has the potential to work 25% of the time in the field and 75% in the office.
• Successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record Check and a valid Driver’s License are required.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience.
• Ability to work independently and provide guidance and leadership to junior team or project members.
• Advanced proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is required.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
• Ability to work schedules that are conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Occasional travel, including potential overnight stays, may be required depending on project-specific requirements.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Successful completion of the NHI Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members (NSTM) course.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred.
• A member of and/or actively participates in local professional practice organizations.
• Relocation assistance may be available for qualified candidates.

WSP Benefits

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.

Compensation

Expected Salary: $107,000 - $159,000

WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.

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