Structural Inspection Team Leader (Manufacturing)
Are you looking to advance your career in structural inspection and take the next step by leading projects in a firm nationally recognized for its structural engineering? Are you interested in providing leadership for various structural inspection projects in New England, from some of the largest bridges to municipal projects? If so, then GPI has a place for you!
GPI's success is built around its seven strategic objectives, which start with employee satisfaction. As an employee-owned company, we work together as a team with a common goal to succeed. We actively solicit input from every team member and implement change to ensure that our culture is driven by clear and open communication, respect, and going the extra mile for each other.
About the Job:
GPI is seeking a full-time Structural Inspection Team Leader for our New England branch. This ideal person can be based in our Wilmington, MA, or Boston, MA, office. GPI offers flexible work schedules with the ability to split time between working in the office and from home. This position provides an exceptional opportunity for career growth as the selected candidate will have a wide range of responsibilities and the ability to influence the success of our people and projects.
In this role, you will enjoy working with an exceptional and collaborative team of professionals. You will lead the inspections of in-service infrastructure such as bridges and culverts, report their condition, and recommend repairs. You will serve an essential role as the team leader in the planning and executing structural inspections. You will lead a team of inspection members and help grow our New England structural inspection practice.
Responsibilities:
Perform on-site structural condition inspections on highway and railroad bridges and culverts in accordance with industry and client standards.
Assist in the preparation of Bridge Load Ratings.
Work independently and work as a team member.
Assist with the development of plans/sketches using AutoCAD.
Prepare reports to document observed conditions and recommend repairs.
Operate access equipment such as mobile elevated work platforms, aerial drones, and remotely operated underwater vehicles.
Work will also include communicating with clients and abutters to coordinate access and general inspection activities.
Manage the inspection team's quality, procedures, workload, and training.
Strategize with senior leadership on the team's development and growth.
Performing quality reviews of bridge inspection report narratives, sketches, photos, and basic repair and rehabilitation cost estimates.
Mentoring younger staff
Assist in preparing proposals for new inspection contracts with a talented marketing team.
Requirements:
5-10+ years of experience conducting structural inspections
Bachelor's Degree in Structural or Civil Engineering or closely related field
Ability to work at height and adjacent to active traffic
Basic proficiency with technical writing, office automation, software, spreadsheets, technology, and tools.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel).
The ideal candidate will also have the following:
EIT Certificate or PE License
Working knowledge of AutoCAD
Rope access credentials
Aerial drone pilot license
NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course
NHI/FHWA Fracture Critical (NSTM) course
Recreational or commercial diving certifications are a plus
Qualify as a bridge inspection team leader as required by Title 23 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Section 650.309(b) or have the ability to obtain within 3 months).
