Bridge Inspection Team Leader

GFT is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Lead to join our Bridge Group in Austin, TX! This role follows a hybrid work model, requiring regular attendance at either our Austin, Houston, or Fort Worth, TX Offices.

What you'll be challenged to do:

GFT has an opportunity for a BridgeInspection Team Leader in our growing Texas practice. Projects include non-redundant steel tension member (NSTM) bridge inspections, routine bridge inspections, special bridge inspections, bridge load ratings, new structure design, as well as the inspection and rehabilitation or repair of existing structures for both roadways and railroads. Candidates will be responsible forleading field structure inspections, leading structural design tasks on projects, monitoring and adhering to budgets and schedules, performing QC or QA reviews, and working with other staff in completing projects. Applicants must possess strong technical skills, excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to travel for projects site visits, the ability to work in the field conducting bridge inspections approximately 30% of the timeand must be able to work well in a team environment on multi-disciplinary projects.

In this capacity, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following:

• Preparation and modification of technical reports, specifications, plans, construction schedules, and designs for structures.
• Reviews project design for general compliance with engineering principles, company standards, and customer contract requirements, and related specifications.
• Coordinates activities concerned with technical developments, scheduling, and manpower, resolving engineering design problems
• Evaluates and approves design changes, specifications, and drawing releases.
• Assures that the project is completed within the allocated period of time and within the budget that has been assigned.
• Assist Client Managers on proposals to clients.
• Coordinates and leads Staff Meetings
• Assures the project meets quality control and quality assurance guidelines.
• Maintain professional, technical, and supervisory skills by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

At GFT, a privately held AEC firm, we innovate where transportation, water, power, and buildings converge. We call this the Infrastructure of Life. We measure our success by the strength of our relationships - that's why we're the employer of choice for 5,000+ of the industry's brightest engineers, planners, architects, inspectors, designers, and more.

Our clients choose us for our expertise and prefer us for our nimble approach, creativity, and personal touch. Backed by over a century's experience, together we're building a lasting legacy for future generations: stronger communities, a healthier planet, and better lives.

GFT: Ingenuity That Shapes Lives is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veterans' status or other characteristics protected by law.

Unsolicited resumes from third party agencies will be considered the property GFT.

GFT does require the successful completion of a criminal background check for all advertised positions.

Location: Austin, TX; Houston, TX; Fort Worth, TX
Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Employment Status: Full-Time

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