Bridge Inspection Team Leader na ms consultants, inc.

Bridge Inspection Team Leader
ms consultants, inc.
North Carolina or South Carolina

Join our team as an experienced NBIS certified Bridge Inspection Team Leader.  Candidates in South Carolina will be considered for full remote if located in the Charleston area. 

In this role, you’ll partner with the Project Manager to deliver accurate, high-quality inspection and reporting services. While your primary focus will be projects in North Carolina and South Carolina, you’ll also have the opportunity to support new clients as we expand across the Southeast.

About the Bridge Group
Our Bridge Group is one of the fastest growing groups in our firm with opportunities for continued development and career advancement. Our current projects include:

• Numerous Bridge Replacement Projects for NCDOT statewide
• NCDOT Statewide NBIS Bridge & Culvert Inspections
• SCDOT District 6 NBIS Bridge & Culvert Inspections
• Planning and Design Limited Services Agreement with all NCDOT Divisions for review and design work
• NCDOT Feasibility Unit Limited Services Agreement with various task orders

What You Will Do:

• Perform safety inspections of assigned structures, prepare/review reports to ensure all client requirements are met.
• Support the Project Manager in the daily operations of NBIS Inspection contracts, including scheduling, logistics, and required monthly client notifications.
• Mentor and develop less experienced staff by providing instruction, assigning and reviewing work, coaching, training, and guiding them in efficient inspection practices.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Opportunity to assume Program Manager roles as experience allows.
• Opportunity to perform other design tasks as qualifications allow.

What You'll Bring:

We are seeking a motivated professional who is committed to building a long-term career with ms, with a strong desire to grow and develop. Specific requirements include:

Minimum Requirements:

• A strong work ethic with the ability to self-motivate, work independently, and remain highly efficient while working remotely.
• NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification
• Experience performing NBIS bridge inspections
• Thorough knowledge of bridge inspection methods, procedures, and reporting requirements
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (BSCE) from an ABET-accredited program preferred
• Valid Driver’s License with an acceptable motor vehicle record (MVR)
• Willingness and ability to travel on short notice, including multi-week assignments as needed
• Physical ability to:
• Traverse steep embankments, work within confined spaces and at height
• Work in extreme weather conditions
• Lift and carry heavy loads such as ladders across uneven terrain

Training and Certifications:

• Successful completion of the following National Highway Institute (NHI) courses:

• 130055 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges
• or 130056 Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges for Professional Engineers
• 130053 Bridge Inspection Refresher Training (as required to remain current)

• Successful completion of Additional coursework (preferred or willingness to obtain):

• 130078 Fracture Critical Inspection Techniques for Steel Bridges,
• 130087 Inspection and Maintenance of Ancillary Highway Structures,
• 135047 Stream Stability and Scour at Highway Bridges for Bridge Inspectors
• Experience with non-destructive testing methods, preferred

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current approval by NCDOT and/or SCDOT as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader (highly preferred)
• Experience with NCDOT WIGINS software
• Experience with AASHTOWare BrM (Bridge Management) software

Why Choose ms consultants? 

We are proud to be an award-winning engineering, architecture, planning and environmental consulting firm, annually ranking within ENR’s Top 500 Design Firms. We partner with a variety of public and private clients and take pride in the many relationships we have formed by providing quality design solutions since 1963. We are dedicated to helping these clients achieve their goals through integrated, innovative solutions, and outstanding customer service.

As a member of the ms team, we consider your needs as a professional and as an individual outside of work. We offer a career path which provides opportunities for advancement at any level of your career and costs for licensure, certifications, and further education. To support yourself and your family, we offer a robust benefits package with options for health coverage, in addition to life insurance, disability, long-term care, and more. Our comprehensive 401(k) plan with company matching contributions sets you up for the future, from hire to retire. Wherever you are in your personal and professional journey, ms has you covered.

We know work-life balance is important and offer paid time off and flexible work schedules for when you need it, in addition to company paid holiday. Our focus on work-life balance also includes a hybrid work option, giving you the flexibility to work in the office and at home. We’re also able to offer full-time remote work for select position, depending on the role and work requirement.

Our Mission:
By investing in our people, we create comprehensive solutions for communities and clients.

Our Vision:
Our vision is to shape a better tomorrow.

Our Values:
We are accountable. We foster collaboration. We stand for inclusion. We are committed to excellence. We are passionate about our work.

The ms Commitment to Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

ms is a company that actively promotes anti-racist values and fosters an environment of diversity, equity, and inclusion. This means working together to speak out and take action against all forms of racism, bias, and discrimination, not only in our company but in our community and everyday lives. Read more about ms DEI here.

ms consultants, inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. ms fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. ms does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information.