Chief of Bridges & Structures Greater Baltimore, MD Area

The Company is seeking a Chief of Bridges & Structures to lead its bridge and transportation structures program. The role oversees planning, design, construction, inspection, maintenance, and rehabilitation projects, managing delivery schedules, budgets, contracts, and consultants. Responsibilities include developing a multi-year capital program, overseeing federally funded projects and grant compliance, and using inspection findings to prioritize asset maintenance and investment. The Chief also leads emergency responses to structural incidents, evaluates alternative project delivery methods, and coordinates staff and infrastructure programs with relevant partners. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, structural engineering, or a closely related field, plus 10 years of progressively responsible engineering, construction, or infrastructure project delivery experience, including five years in a supervisory or management role; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Required qualifications include experience delivering complex bridge or transportation infrastructure projects and managing budgets, schedules, design, construction, and consultant contracts. Candidates should also understand bridge engineering, structural inspection and maintenance, construction practices, applicable standards, and federally funded transportation projects. Knowledge of multimodal design and Complete Streets principles, along with strong leadership, project management, financial management, and communication skills, is essential.

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City of Baltimore