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Job Title


Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Project Manager


Company : Ulteig Engineers, In


Location : Aurora, CO


Created : 2026-04-20


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

DescriptionThe OpportunityUlteig is seeking a qualified Bridge Inspection Team Leader, Project Manager who will manage at the project manager or deputy project manager level, performing and supervising NBIS Routine, Rope Access, or Underwater bridge inspections for our clients as a member of our bridge team. If you are seeking to apply your leadership skills and do not want to be at a desk every day, yet still apply your engineering skills, this position could be for you. We believe our personnel are the foundation of successful project delivery and client satisfaction, with a strong emphasis on culture and work-life balance. The selected candidate will be involved with the inspection of highway structures and the design of small to large multi-disciplinary projects. The candidate will also have an opportunity to perform and/or lead bridge and structural design work and/or perform bridge load ratings. This role will be a mix of field and office work. Candidates must be self-motivated with excellent communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative team environment with strong attention to detail.Ulteig is a 100% employee-owned company with an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Program) and 401k contribution for eligible employees after one year of service with 1000 hours.What You'll Do- Manage at the project manager or deputy project manager level, performing and supervising NBIS Routine, Rope Access, or Underwater bridge inspections for our clients as a member of our bridge team.- Own scope, schedule, and budget for inspection assignments; plan multiday field efforts (traffic control, equipment, specialty access); coordinate with clients and owners; ensure reports meet agency/client standards and QC expectations.- Apply up-to-date, standard bridge inspection techniques to lead NBIS Routine, Rope Access, or Underwater bridge inspections and minor and ancillary structure inspections.- Provide practical rehabilitation recommendations based on the observed conditions.- Conduct load ratings based on gathered field data and as-built plans.- Perform inspections using Non-Destructive Testing and visual inspection methods using specialized access equipment.- Work closely with supervisors and guide assistant team leaders.- Prepare or QC inspection reports according to our client's specifications.- Work closely with business and engineering staff across multiple offices and technical disciplines.- Work on projects associated with multiple State DOTs.- Travel up to 50% of each month.What We Expect from You- B.S. in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent preferred.- Civil Professional Engineer (PE) licensure or the ability to obtain one in 6 months is preferred.- Minimum 6+ years of bridge inspection experience, 8+ with project management experience is preferred.- Association of Diving Contractors International (ADCI) Entry Level Tender/Diver, Air Diver, or Air-Diving Supervisor certification is preferred.- Society of Professional Rope Access Technicians (SPRAT) certification is preferred.- Successful completion of the National Highway Institute (NHI) training course #130055