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GFT is seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leaderto join our Transportation group inFort Lauderdale, FL  . This role requires regular attendance at our Fort Lauderdale, FL office. 

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What you'll be challenged to do: Our Fort Lauderdale  offices has an immediate opening for an experienced Bridge Inspection Team Leader, with a Certified Bridge Inspector (CBI) licencse.The successful candidate for this position will be primarily responsible for leading the field inspection and completion of the inspection reports for routine and complex bridges and ancillary structures located throughout Florida.  Field assignments may involve travel within the continental United States. No relocation assistance provided. 

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

• Review previous inspection reports and information
• Schedule and coordinate field operations with subcontractors
• Perform field inspection of Fixed and Movable Bridges and Ancillary structures. 
• Assign and lead team members in field and office tasks
• Identify critical findings during field inspection
• Document inspection findings including the use of digital photography
• Operate inspection equipment such as bucket trucks, manlift and underbridge inspection vehicles
• Climb ladders, supervise traffic control set-ups and perform other work in support of inspection activities
• Prepare and review inspection reports, evaluations and recommendations
• Other duties may be assigned as needed
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.

What you will bring to our firm: 

• NBIS Bridge Inspection Team Leader Certification.
• 3-5 years of related Bridge Inspection experience.
• Successful completion of NHI required training: Safety Inspection of in-service bridges (NHI 130055).
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Strong technical writing skills
• Physically capable of performing continuous field work including working at heights, carrying ladders and gear, working in adverse weather conditions, etc.
• Valid Driver's License
• Actively engages multiple perspectives when solving problems, seeks to learn from peers, and encourages reciprocal learning among team members.
• Actively advocates for full inclusion in the workplace, fostering an environment that welcomes diversity and values equity for all employees, partners, clients, and the communities that GFT serves.

What we prefer you bring: 

• Successful completion of NHI Training: Bridge Inspection Techniques for Nonredundant Steel Tension Members (NHI 130078).
• Successful completion of NHI Training: 
• Experience with NCDOT Wigins and AASHTOWare BrM software
• Experience with engineering design software (AutoCAD, OpenRoads Designer, MicroStation, etc.)
• Load rating and design experience
• OSHA 10 HR Certification
• Experience working with state (SCDOT or NCDOT) and local transportation agencies
• Local candidates

Compensation: 

The salary range for this role is $80,000 to $156,000. Salary is dependent upon experience and geographic location. 

Featured Benefits: 

• Comprehensive benefits package including wellness programs, parental leave, and pet insurance, in addition to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Tax-deferred 401(k) savings plan.
• Competitive paid-time-off (PTO) accrual.
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education.
• Commitment to professional development, access to internal and external training programs, and support of active participation in professional organizations
• Incentive compensation for eligible positions.

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:Core Business Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMEmployment Status: Full-Time

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