Technical/Project Manager - Bridge and Structural Design (Finance)

BRIDGE PRACTICE

Michael Baker International has addressed bridge design, construction and preservation challenges with innovative and sustainable solutions. Exemplifying its depth and versatility in the bridge space, Michael Baker International, ranked Number Four by Engineering News-Record in its annual ranking of Bridge Design Firms in the United States, has partnered with clients on a full spectrum of bridge types-from conventional grade separations to major, complex river crossings, including trusses, arches, box girders and cable-stayed bridges.

DESCRIPTION

The Technical/Project Manager is responsible for managing infrastructure projects in the bridge & structural service line. We are looking to hire one Technical/Project Manager in Hamilton and one in Newark. The selected candidate will perform technical or project oversight, staff development, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, and client management for targeted statewide clients. Under the guidance of the Structural Department Manager, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of high visibility projects. You will collaborate with structural engineering team members, Project Managers from other Michael Baker offices around the country and the Regional Bridge Practice Lead, as part of a dynamic team responsible for delivering technical excellence on projects for state, county, and municipal clients. This position has the opportunity to manage staff and a path to Assistant Department Manager, depending on experience level and personal career path preferences.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Individual staff management and mentoring for all structural group staff.
• Coordinates tasks and project schedules.
• Communicates with clients regarding project issues, schedules, and budgets.
• Assists with proposal production and implementing marketing initiatives.
• May serve as the discipline lead responsible for all facets of the task or discipline of the project.
• Performs detailed technical peer reviews.
• Responsible for maintaining technical knowledge through completion of various training initiatives; attending seminars, reviewing professional publications, attending in-house systems/management training.
• Attending professional society meetings; where you will work to develop and maintain relationships with key clients, teaming partners, and potential technical staff hires.
• Verifying that quality standards and project deadlines are met.
• Maintaining client satisfaction.
• Oversight of project safety Health and Safety Plan.
• Direct coordination with the client's Project Representatives.
• Providing regular status reports to Structural Department Manager.

PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, with a concentration in Structural Engineering & Bridge Design, preferred. Master in Structural Engineering, desirable.
• 10+ years of progressive structural related design experience with NJDOT, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey clientele.
• P.E. license in NJ. NY and PA desirable.
• Perform complex structural analysis and prepare design calculations using Midas, AASHTOWare Bridge Rating, STAAD, and other similar software tools.
• Oversee structural details and construction plans in MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
• Excellent time management skills, the ability to multitask and prioritize competing project obligations.
• Strong English language skills, written and verbal, and the ability to prepare professional, well-written proposals, reports and engineering project documents are essential to long-term success in this role.
• Assist with technical aspects of the proposal efforts while supporting Project and Department Management with their efforts to win work.
• Client management skills; demonstrated ability leading and managing the design and detailing of complex bridge projects, with an emphasis on experience and knowledge of structural infrastructures.
• Microsoft Office Suite; advanced knowledge of technical software used in bridge and structural engineering.

BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life, AD&D, short-term, and long-term disability
• Professional and personal development
• Generous paid time off

COMPENSATION

The approximate compensation range for this position is $120,727 - $170,000. 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. The salary range for this position is annual.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 80 years with a legacy of expertise, experience, innovation and integrity.

Based in Pittsburgh and with nearly 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 Affirmative Action/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, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status 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.The Technical/Project Manager is responsible for managing infrastructure projects in the bridge & structural service line. We are looking to hire one Technical/Project Manager in Hamilton and one in Newark. The selected candidate will perform technical or project oversight, staff development, contract management, technical and cost proposal development, and client management for targeted statewide clients. Under the guidance of the Structural Department Manager, the successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of high visibility projects. You will collaborate with structural engineering team members, Project Managers from other Michael Baker offices around the country and the Regional Bridge Practice Lead, as part of a dynamic team responsible for delivering technical excellence on projects for state, county, and municipal clients.