ABOUT THE POSITION
Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Manager | Hybrid | Flexible location
Step into a pivotal growth role at VHB as a Bridge Inspection Team Leader/Manager, where you’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of and shape an industry-leading inspection program across our VHB footprint. In this highly visible position, you will lead, expand, and strategically guide our bridge inspection practice, positioning it for continued growth and innovation. As the practice rapidly scales, you’ll also have the option if you are interested to engage in complex bridge design and load rating work, further broadening your technical and leadership experience.
You’ll collaborate closely with a highly supportive leadership team with deep inspection and design expertise who are committed to investing in your development and empowering you to set the direction for the team. VHB’s culture emphasizes long-term career growth, employee retention, and an industry-leading work/life balance, with flexibility in office location to support your success and well-being.
For the second year in a row, VHB proudly celebrates our selection as a 2026 U.S. Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the Best Managed Company program recognizes outstanding U.S. private companies demonstrating excellence in four key areas: strategy, ability to execute, corporate culture and governance/financial performance. This year, 63 companies across the U.S. have been recognized, with VHB being one of only two AEC firms honored.
Learn more about our Structures practice at VHB: Bridges & Structures | VHB
In this position, you will serve an important role as the team leader in the planning and execution of bridge inspections while leading a team of inspection team members. Tasks would include supervising the development of field notes, assembling record documents, and generating inspection reports upon completion of the inspection. Work will also include communicating with clients, state and government agencies, and abutters to coordinate access and general inspection activities. The work would involve a mix of office and fieldwork. The ideal candidate should possess a “can-do” attitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills, leadership skills, and the ability to work independently as well as with a team in a dynamic, fast-paced, and fun environment. The position includes significant opportunities for personal and professional development and growth within VHB’s emerging bridge inspection practice.
Responsibilities
- Manage and lead a talented group bridge inspectors.
- Manage the inspection team's quality, procedures, workload, and training
- Strategize with senior leadership on the team's development and growth
- Prepare proposals for new inspection contracts with a talented marketing team.
- Planning and performing structural inspections of highway and railroad bridges, culverts, ancillary structures, and buildings in accordance with NHI and AREMA Standards
- Performing quality reviews of bridge inspection report narratives, sketches, photos, and basic repair and rehabilitation cost estimates.
- Managing inspection equipment with a sufficient budget to properly outfit inspection teams with the latest gear
- Mentoring younger staff
- Participate in the growth of the inspection practice across the VHB footprint
Skills & Abilities
- Ability to work at heights, in confined spaces and adjacent to live highway and railroad traffic
- Familiarity with MBTA, MassDOT, AASHTO, and AREMA inspection requirements
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Proactive and self-motivated, with excellent attention to detail and quality
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Enthusiasm to learn, seek out opportunities, and take responsibility
- Ability and willingness to work overnight when required for specific access requirements on roadways and on ROW tracks.
- Experience with vertical lift equipment, under-bridge inspection trucks, and rope access credentials are a plus
Qualifications
- 8+ years of bridge inspection experience required
- B.S. in Civil Engineering (structural emphasis preferred)
- NHI/FHWA Safety Inspection of In-Service Bridges course preferred
- NHI/FHWA Fracture Critical (NSTM) course preferred
- Valid driver's license
Our best estimate of the salary range for this position located in Boston/Watertown, MA is $115,000-170,000 and the position located in Worcester, MA is $110,000-165,000. The final compensation will be based on a variety of factors such as individual qualifications, education, and experience.
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Our people make the difference. We foster a technology-empowered, people‑driven, future‑ready culture where agility, innovation, and collaboration shape how we work every day.
When you join VHB, you’ll find:
- Meaningful work on complex projects with real community impact
- A collaborative, inclusive culture that values curiosity and shared success
- Support to grow your skills and lead through change
- Learning and development supported by evolving tools and technologies, including AI
- Best-in-class benefits and a flexible, hybrid work environment
We’re growing across the East Coast and are consistently recognized as a great place to work. Ready to shape what’s next? Learn more about what sets our employee experience apart and connect with us.
VHB is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. Since our founding, we have intentionally fostered a culture of inclusion and belonging, supported by deep-rooted core values, one of which is diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.
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