Bridge Inspection Statewide Manager

This Opportunity 

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Technical Manager for our Chicago Bridge Inspection & Preservation  Group. This is a hybrid position, and you can be based out of our downtown Chicago, IL office. You will assist the Midwest District's Bridge Inspection Technical Excellence Center (TEC) Lead on a full-time basis with business development and winning bridge inspection and repair work for IDOT, CDOT and other transportation agencies.  

You will utilize your education, licensure, and relevant work experience to perform independently and complete evaluation of the condition, function and load carrying capacity of structures and their individual components. These evaluations may form the basis of recommendations to facility owners for repair, rehabilitation, or replacement. 

Your Impact  

• Support in the preparation of proposals, tasks, reports, and other documents. ideas effectively and professionally to an engineering and non-engineering audience. 
• Demonstrated high-level of self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment. 
• Works independently with minimal oversight and provides guidance and leadership to junior team or project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC. 
• Physically capable of performing continuous field work, including working at heights and in close quarters, climbing, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc. 
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to think critically and solve problems. 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented structure. 
• Valid, unrestricted driver's license. 
• Ability to supervise, train and direct the work of team members. 
• Cognizant of time and budget management. 
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies. 
• Must successfully complete and pass WSP's Motor Vehicle screening. 

 Who You Are 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited institution. 
• 8+ years of experience in bridge design, load rating, and inspection (NBIS) contracts with IDOT, CDOT, and/or Cook County and other transportation clients. 
• Project Manager/Team Leader in IDOT and other states as necessary.  
• Extensive successful management of bridge design and inspection projects for IDOT and CDOT.  
• Attendance of NHI Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course 
• Attendance of additional NHI courses (e.g., NSTM, LRFR and Scour related)  
• Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing bridge inspections in accordance with the requirements of specific Bridge Owners, but in all cases, in compliance with the National Bridge Inspection Standards (NBIS) and the AASHTO Manual for Condition Evaluation of Bridges. 
• Liaison with client field/facility staff, lead/assist with communicating critical condition findings. 
• Direct other field team members. 
• Enforce safe operations in the field. 
• Create or assist with creating and/or reviewing all design plans and required inspection reports. 
• Ensure technical compliance with all applicable standards and specifications. 
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct and adhere to Support the Midwest District and National Bridge Inspection group in performing bridge, ancillary, culvert inspections in different jurisdictions as required. 
• WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Additional FHWA/NHI Training - (130078) Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges/Nonredundant Steel Tension Steel Members (130087) Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures. 
• Experience with the inspection of railroad and complex bridges, tunnels and ancillary structures. 
• Familiar with or certifications in various NDT techniques and UAS applications 
• Familiar with our certifications in rope access techniques and/or UAS operations. 

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 (all locations): $160,000-$200,000

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.