Senior Project Manager – Bridge Inspection
About the role
Job Description
What We’re Looking For:
The Senior Project Manager - Bridge Inspection will oversee the planning, inspection and safety evaluations of state and locally owned bridges and review inspection reports. You will work with others in planning and executing the safety and fracture-critical inspections of state and locally owned bridges in addition to preparing inspection reports.
\*See the Hernando de Soto Bridge Emergency Repair Video (Full Version) https://youtu.be/ykUSzMy7R\_g which highlights the importance of this role within the communities we serve.
What You’ll Do:
Manage and work closely with the New Jersey team to coordinate and perform inspections, evaluate bridge and conditions and review reports, identify maintenance needs, properly code the structure inspections in I-forms, load rating analysis, meet with clients to advise of priority maintenance items, and to ensure timely submission of inspection documents.
Direct Bridge Inspection Group with PM and Inspection tasks, attendance at client meetings and leadership-based assignments.
Oversee inspection assistants and project managers, coordinate traffic control sub-contractors, schedule man-lifts and under-bridge cranes for inspections.
Use hand tools, ladders, under-bridge cranes and other equipment necessary for proper evaluation of bridges.
Feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are helping to address some of our nation’s most critical infrastructure challenges while building the future of our organization!
Contribute to proposals, business development, and client relationships.
What You Need to Succeed:
Bachelor's degree in Structural Engineering or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis, or equivalent work experience.
15+ years of experience in bridge inspection and design.
NJ and/or NY Professional Engineer (PE) License, or the ability to obtain within six months through reciprocity.
NBIS Certified Bridge Safety inspector who has taken the two-week FHWA-NHI Bridge Safety Inspection courses.
Bridge Load Rating Experience is a plus.
Familiar with structural design software and AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications.
Fracture Critical inspection experience a plus.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Valid U.S. driver’s license
Compensation:
The approximate compensation range for this position is $180,000 - $210,000. This compensation range is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation is dependent upon factors such as education, qualifications, experience, skillset, and physical work location.
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About Us
Michael Baker International, a leading provider of engineering and consulting services, including design, planning, architectural, environmental, construction and program management, has been solving some of the world’s most complex infrastructure challenges for more than 85 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.
Based in Pittsburgh and with over 100 offices nationwide, we partner with clients on everything from roads, bridges, tunnels, mass transit, and airports, to water treatment plants, arctic oil pipelines, environmental restoration and specialized overseas construction. We serve as a trusted adviser to the communities we serve, making them safer, more accessible, more sustainable and more prosperous.
We provide visionary leadership in facilitating transformational change for our clients. Our work delivers differentiating innovations and dedicated experts who challenge the status quo and share a world of diverse experience and an impassioned entrepreneurial spirit. We deliver quality of life.
We Make a Difference.
Michael Baker International is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Michael Baker International provides equal employment opportunity for all persons, in all facets of employment. Michael Baker International maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks.
We encourage all qualified applicants to apply for any open position for which they feel they are qualified and all will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy or childbirth, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, status with regard to public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status.
EEO is the Law. Applicants to and employees of Michael Baker International are protected under Federal law from discrimination.
\*It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
\*There is no current application deadline. Michael Baker will continue to accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or no longer needed.
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Job Info
Job Identification
309883
Posting Date
09/15/2026, 07:33 PM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
One Gateway Center, Newark, NJ, 07102, US
(Hybrid)
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Structural or Civil Engineering with structural emphasis, or equivalent experience, plus 15+ years in bridge inspection and design.
- NJ and/or NY Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain within six months; NBIS Certified Bridge Safety Inspector with FHWA-NHI course completion.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license and strong verbal and written communication skills.
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