HARDESTY & HANOVER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC · 3 days ago
Team Leader
Hoboken, NJ
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expHARDESTY & HANOVER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC is a trusted full-service infrastructure engineering firm with over 600 professionals across 32 offices nationwide. They are seeking a Bridge Inspection Team Leader to lead NBIS-compliant inspections of complex bridges and structures while ensuring safety, accuracy, and compliance with federal, state, and local requirements.
Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering
Responsibilities
Serve as the qualified Team Leader for NBIS-compliant routine, in-depth, special, emergency, fracture-critical, and underwater inspections as applicable
Lead and supervise field inspection teams in accordance with FHWA National Bridge Inspection Standards, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, NJDOT Bridge Inspection Manual, and agency-specific requirements
Conduct detailed field inspections of bridges, culverts, overhead signs, retaining walls, and other structures using appropriate access equipment in varying weather, traffic, and field conditions
Evaluate and document bridge conditions including element-level ratings, critical findings, fatigue-prone details, scour conditions, nonredundant steel tension members, and structural deficiencies
Prepare and review inspection documentation including field notes, sketches, photographs, and electronic data entries
Oversee preparation and submission of inspection reports, NBI and SNBI data, flagging documentation, and repair or rehabilitation recommendations
Coordinate inspection logistics with Assistant Team Leaders, inspectors, access equipment vendors, traffic control personnel, and subcontractors
Communicate inspection findings and project status with clients and agency representatives
Ensure inspection deliverables are accurate, complete, properly signed and sealed, and submitted in accordance with regulatory deadlines
Maintain current knowledge of evolving NBIS requirements, FHWA guidance, AASHTO interims, and state-specific inspection policies
Support use of emerging inspection technologies including UAV operations and digital modeling where applicable
Contribute technical input to proposals and client presentations related to bridge inspection services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
Active Professional Engineer license in New York or New Jersey
Minimum of three years of bridge inspection experience meeting FHWA NBIS Team Leader qualification requirements
FHWA or NHI-approved comprehensive bridge inspection training and required refresher or NSTM courses
Demonstrated experience leading NBIS-compliant inspections for public agency clients
Strong knowledge of NBIS regulations, AASHTO Manual for Bridge Evaluation, SNBI element ratings, condition assessment, and flagging procedures
Physical capability to perform demanding field work, including working at heights, in confined spaces, around traffic, and in varying weather conditions
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to lead field teams effectively
Preferred
Recent experience with NJDOT, NJTA, Port Authority of NY & NJ or similar agencies
Experience with rope access, climbing inspection methods, or underwater inspection is a plus
Benefits
Competitive salary
Benefits package
401(k)
Company
HARDESTY & HANOVER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC
HARDESTY & HANOVER CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, LLC is a company based out of 1501 BROADWAY, New York, New York, United States.
51-200 employees
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