Leading Bridge Construction Specialist, for COWI in North America

In collaboration with RyQ Ingeniería, the Consorcio RyQ-COWI NA is responsible for the design review, inspection, and supervision of the construction of a suspension bridge across the Chacao channel in Chile on behalf of the Client, the Ministry of Public Works.When completed, the bridge will form an important link in the Chilean transportation infrastructure, connecting the mainland with the Chiloé Island, some 1,000 km south of Santiago. Replacing today’s car ferries with a dual carriageway fixed crossing, the bridge will enhance future development in the sparsely populated southern regions of Chile.

Shape the Future with Us

COWI is seeking an experienced Leading Bridge Construction Specialist who brings a deep understanding of construction techniques and procedures, as well as client interfacing skills. In this position, you will join our integral team of experts and will be based on-site in the Region “Los Lagos”, Chile. Your primary task in our team will be to perform site supervision duties during the project construction of the main suspension cables, deck hangers and the orthotropic superstructure deck of the Chacao Channel Bridge on behalf of the client. This is an on-site, contract role with an expected duration of 2 years with possibilities for extension.

Your key responsibilities will be to:

- Plan, organize, and direct daily operations for bridge construction inspection, including liaison with the Contractor on site
- Carry out and coordinate daily inspections of site activities and critical reviews of construction progress, leading a team of onsite Inspection Engineers
- Assign, coordinate and review technical submissions, working closely with our team of engineering experts
- Find practical solutions for issues occurring during construction, and coordinate engineering input when needed
- Oversee the preparation of various reports




- Report the results of the inspections to COWI’s Chief Construction Engineer
- Develop and mentor other construction service staff, and
- Perform other duties as assigned.

COWI is a leader within our field because our employees are leaders within theirs. We invite you to learn from the best and expand your potential in a supportive environment, where we collaborate on shaping tomorrow's societies. Alongside your manager, you outline the path for your development and build your expertise on a day-to-day basis.

Your skills. Our team. Together we design the future.

The first step to success in this role is that you are eager to collaborate with the people around you, whether they are colleagues, partners, or customers. Developing ties with others is something you do by acting respectfully and delivering on your promises. And you never get set in your ways but keep exploring new insights and ways to improve.

On top of that, you will have:

- A University Degree in Civil Engineering from an accredited post-secondary institution
- A minimum of 10 years' professional experience on large-scale bridge projects, and progressively more senior experience in construction management and supervision
- Knowledge and experience in orthotropic steel deck construction/installation, including heavy lifting and vessel operations, lifting gantry erection and operations, catwalk and cable installation, field welding and bridge deck surface finishing
- The ability and willingness to travel
- A working visa in Chile, or be eligible to obtain one




- Effective communication skills in both verbal and written form are essential; English fluency, spoken and written, is required, and Spanish language skills are desirable
- Team management and project management experience

A place to work and so much more

At COWI, we work together with our customers to shape a sustainable and liveable world. We do it by applying our knowledge and curiosity - and sometimes even our courage - to create the solutions the world needs today to enable a better tomorrow. We support our customers’ transition towards increased sustainability. We strive to lead by example by embedding environmental management, social responsibility and good governance into our business practices and the options we provide to our customers.

We value differences and development and cultivate an environment of belonging and having fun. Because that is what brings out the best in you, at work and at home.

With offices primarily located in the Nordic region, the UK, North America and India, we are currently more than 8,000 people who bring their expertise in engineering, architecture, energy and environment into play.

Get to know us even better at our website,www.cowi.com, where you can learn more about our projects, our strategy, what we want to achieve and what life is like at COWI.

Equal opportunity employer

COWI provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, COWI complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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📌 Leading Bridge Construction Specialist, for COWI in North America (Los Lagos)
🏢 COWI A/S
📍 Los Lagos