Structure Inspection Program Manager

The Structures Inspection Program Manager is a licensed engineer responsible for leading the performance, administration, planning, and documentation of MetroLink’s Structures Inspection Program. This role actively maintains the Agency's inspection policy, ensures compliance with regulatory standards, manages structural inspection activities and consultants, and provides engineering support for the inspection, maintenance, and repair of all structural assets within the MetroLink system. Job Responsibilities Supports the Director of MOW Engineering with technical and administrative tasks related to structural assets. Updates and maintains MetroLink's Structures Inspection policy. Manages scheduling and budgeting for the Structures Inspection Program. Administers consultant contracts for structure inspections, design and construction services. Serves as the primary liaison for consultants performing structure inspections; plans and coordinates activities across departments and remains aware of completion status. Performs structural inspections on a variety of assets, including bridges, tunnels, retaining walls, culverts, parking garages, and buildings. Evaluates structural deficiencies, assigns condition ratings, prioritizes repairs based on criticality, and reviews inspection reports. Reviews structural and civil engineering plans, specifications, and calculations for code compliance and construction feasibility. Assesses field conditions with sound engineering judgment to provide recommendations and help implement deviations from plans or specifications as needed. Provides engineering support for inspections, design, maintenance, and repairs of rail structures and MOW facilities. Assists with and manages structural repair projects to ensure project integrity, documentation, and quality assurance. Ensures competent project personnel are involved at required times. Prepares project reports, correspondence, and project updates to communicate progress and identify issues. Maintains strong communication and interacts professionally across organizational levels; engages stakeholders and executive staff when needed to resolve problems affecting the scheduled completion of inspections and repairs. Proactively anticipates and prepares for field changes and emergencies; develops and adapts plans to changing conditions. Manages and updates Geographic Information System (GIS)-based structure databases, asset inventories, and condition assessments per Federal Transit Administration (FTA) requirements and provides updates to Metro's asset management program. Contributes to the development and maintenance of project design criteria, specifications, standard operating procedures (SOP), and other policy documents as needed. Provides leadership to staff supporting the structural inspection and maintenance program.